October 2025 Year: 5 Issue: 57 Feed Additive INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE FOR ANIMAL FEED & ADDITIVES INDUSTRY Dr. Antonio Ricci, Anitox The critical relationship between feed quality and gut health in livestock Jolien van Soest, Orffa Additives BV An often-overlooked solution towards improving sustainability Dr. Laura Niehues, Balchem Turbo charging diets with increased dietary lysine www.feedandadditive.com Global Feed Flavors and Sweeteners Market Gut Health in Farm Animals
Publisher Muhammed Akatay akatay@feedandadditive.com Editor-in-Chief Derya Gülsoy Yıldız derya@feedandadditive.com Editor Zeynep Demirkaya editor@feedandadditive.com Advertising Coordinator Özlem Akatay ozlem@feedandadditive.com Sales & Marketing Berfin Onğulu berfin@feedandadditive.com SM Marketing Lisa Atakul marketing@feedandadditive.com Art Director Burak Varol graphic@feedandadditive.com Circulation & Data Responsible Amine Şengün info@threeplusmedia.com Ataturk St. Metropol Istanbul Ste. Block C1, No:376 Atasehir, Istanbul/TURKEY Phone: +90 850 220 5064 E-Mail: info@feedandadditive.com Web: www.feedandadditive.com Publication Type: Periodic (Monthly) EDITOR As we enter the final quarter of 2025, there is a noticeable flurry of activity in the animal nutrition and health industry. A series of acquisitions, partnerships, investment decisions, and strategic reorganizations indicate that global competition is now shaped not only by products but also by technology, sustainability, and scale. Notable developments during this period include announcements such as: dsm-firmenich aiming to completely exit the animal nutrition & health business in 2025, the decision by ADM and Alltech to establish a new feed joint venture, Kemin's acquisition of CJ Bio's enzyme and fermentation subsidiary CJ Youtell Biotech, and BASF's search for a strategic partner for its feed enzymes unit. These moves reflect not only the companies' own growth targets but also the trends of the industry's future. Competition in enzyme technologies, the quest to increase the effectiveness of functional additives, and the centralization of sustainability in production processes form the fundamental motivations behind these steps. Similarly, De Heus' new investments in Asia and Africa reveal that global feed producers are now focusing not only on increasing volume but also on regional diversity and supply chain resilience. These expansion strategies signal a long-term belief in the rapidly growing Southeast Asian market and Africa's young and dynamic agricultural economies. On the other hand, the phytogenic nutrition partnership between Bewital Agri and MartinBauer indicates that the interest in natural and plant-based solutions is no longer a temporary trend but a permanent paradigm shift. The collective message of all these developments is this: The sector, which is intensifying its focus on efficiency, innovation, and sustainability, is entering a new era. In this issue of Feed & Additive Magazine, you will see traces of this transformation and the shifting power balance in the industry. You can also find new research and solutions focusing on gut health in farm animals. Enjoy your reading... We look forward to seeing you in the next issue... The Industry on the Verge of a New Era Derya Gulsoy Yildiz © Three Plus Media | All rights reserved. Reproduction, in whole or in part, is prohibited without the written permission of the publisher. *DISCLAIMER: All views and ideas expressed in articles published in the magazine reflect the point of views of the author(s), not that of the Editor-in-Chief, Editors, Editorial Board or Publisher of Feed & Additive Magazine. The Editor-in-Chief, Editors, Editorial Board and Publisher assume no responsibility or liability in such cases. The publisher does not give any warranty and representation to the accuracy or completeness of the contents and data published in the magazine. All responsibility of the contents, articles and information published in the magazine belongs to the authors. The publisher and the authors cannot be held responsible for any damages resulting from the use of the whole or part of the content of the magazine. feedandadditive
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CON T E N T S 30 ISSUE FOCUS GUT HEALTH IN FARM ANIMALS 41 THE CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FEED QUALITY AND GUT HEALTH IN LIVESTOCK Dr. Antonio Ricci, Anitox 44 HARNESSING POLYPHENOLS: FIGHTING FREE RADICALS Dr. Vincent Jacquier, Agrifirm 46 SEAWEED BLENDS: A NATURAL ROUTE TO RESILIENT GUT HEALTH IN LIVESTOCK Declan Hanniffy & Rafaela Kava, Ocean Harvest Technology 51 NUTRITION-DRIVEN GUT HEALTH Edward Manchester, Ecolex Animal Nutrition 32 SUPPORTING POULTRY RESILIENCE FROM WITHIN: NUTRITION-DRIVEN IMMUNITY & GUT HEALTH Dr. Tim Goossens & Ir. Olga Lemâle & Dr. Amine Mellouk, Adisseo 38 OLIVE BY-PRODUCTS IN POULTRY FEED: EFFECTS ON MEAT QUALITY Dr. María del Mar Campo, University of Zaragoza — Spain 56 UNDERSTANDING THE ANTIOXIDANT DEFENSE By Lallemand Animal Nutrition ADVERTORIAL
CON T E N T S 60 MINERAL NUTRITION: AN OFTEN-OVERLOOKED SOLUTION TOWARDS IMPROVING SUSTAINABILITY Jolien van Soest, Orffa Additives BV 65 OPTIMIZING DAIRY SUSTAINABILITY: AMINO ACID BALANCING By Kemin EMENA Ruminant Team SUSTAINABILITY TRADE TIDES 68 TURBO CHARGING DIETS WITH INCREASED DIETARY LYSINE Dr. Laura Niehues, Balchem Animal Nutrition & Health 72 HOW ORGANIC ACIDS IN WATER IMPROVE WEANED PIGLET PERFORMANCE INTO FATTENING PHASE Karolina Von Zuben Augusto & Giseli Heim, Trouw Nutrition ARTICLE F3 launches $200K global fish-free feed challenge 19 Orffa and Sea Forest team up to combat methane in ruminants 21 Why is Innovafeed halting US insect protein operations? 26 Adisseo highlights innovative feeding strategies for European dairy sector 89 De Heus India opens new animal feed factory 96 CPM|Crown adds plant operations to Lifecycle360 11 Kemin acquires CJ Bio’s enzymes and fermentation subsidiary 15 Agrifirm Hungary joins UBM Group 13 76 FEED ADDITIVES: FIRST-HALF RESULTS OUTSHINE UNCERTAIN OUTLOOK Stefan Schmidinger, Kemiex NEWS MARKET REPORT GLOBAL FEED FLAVORS AND SWEETENERS MARKET 80 Derya Gulsoy Yıldız, Feed & Additive Magazine
6 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2025 Australia’s feed industry is undergoing a transformation, driven by innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to quality. At the forefront of this evolution is the Stock Feed Manufacturers’ Council of Australia (SFMCA)—the national body representing over 90% of the country’s compound feed manufacturers. A UNIFIED INDUSTRY VOICE With more than 185 manufacturing sites producing over 10 million tonnes of feed annually, SFMCA plays a critical role in supporting sectors ranging from poultry and dairy to aquaculture and equine nutrition. Its structure—comprising state branches and a Federal Council— enables coordinated action on national priorities such as ingredient supply, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship. Membership in SFMCA requires adherence to FeedSafe®, the industry’s integrity accreditation program, which enforces rigorous standards in manufacturing, sourcing, and delivery. Advancing Milling & Nutrition: A New Benchmark In May 2025, SFMCA co-hosted the inaugural Advancing Milling & Nutrition (AMN) Conference in Melbourne. The event attracted 330 delegates from 11 countries and featured over 100 technical presentations across four streams: Milling & nutrition, animal nutrition, equine science, and flour milling. Keynote speakers, including Professor Robert van Barneveld and Dr. Geoffrey Annison, addressed emerging trends in protein production, gut health, and consumer-driven nutrition. The conference also introduced the AMN Innovation Award, celebrating practical, non-commercial innovations in feed manufacturing. Sustainability in Action SFMCA is actively developing a Sustainability Framework to guide the industry’s environmental and ethical practices. Initiatives include: • bagMUSTER Stewardship Program for responsible packaging disposal, • Sustainable and deforest free soybean standards, • Collaboration with the Feed Ingredients and Additives Association of Australia (FIAAA) to reduce antimicrobial resistance through a targeted stewardship program. These efforts reflect the Council’s commitment to aligning feed production with broader agricultural and environmental goals. FEEDSAFE®: RAISING THE BAR The FeedSafe® program, endorsed by the Agricultural Ministers’ Forum, remains central to SFMCA’s quality assurance strategy. It mandates annual third-party audits and compliance with a Code of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), covering everything from raw material sourcing to customer complaint resolution. LOOKING AHEAD With feed demand surpassing 10 million tonnes in 2024 and the poultry sector leading growth, SFMCA’s role in ensuring quality, safety, and innovation is more critical than ever. As the industry navigates challenges such as labour shortages and climate variability, the Council’s collaborative approach with government and industry partners will be key to sustaining momentum DRIVING INNOVATION AND INTEGRITY IN AUSTRALIA’S FEED INDUSTRY David Bray Chairman Stock Feed Manufacturers’ Council of Australia LEAD ARTICLE
FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE 7 October 2025 The Future of Animal Nutrition Starts Here © 2025, Cargill Incorporated. All rights reserved. Experience our new brand portfolio of science-based solutions, developed with our passion and commitment to move animal agriculture forward. Come see what the new era of micronutrition and health solutions brings. Micronutrition & Health Solutions Proven animal performance. With purpose.
NEWS 8 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2025 ADM, one of the global leaders in innovative solutions from nature, and Alltech, a global player in agriculture, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to launch a North American animal feed joint venture, bringing together decades of experience and capabilities to create new advantages for customers. Alltech will contribute its USbased Hubbard Feeds and Canada-based Masterfeeds businesses, including 18 feed mills in the US and 15 in Canada, and ADM will contribute its 11 US feed mills. The joint venture will be majority-owned by Alltech and governed by a board with equal representation from each parent company. “As the animal nutrition industry continues to reshape itself to support a growing global population, Alltech and ADM are bringing together passionate teams, proven products and shared values to ensure enhanced advantages for our customers,” the companies said in a joint statement. “We’re evolving with purpose to offer an industry-leading range of products and solutions for livestock, equine, backyard and leisure animals.” ADM and Alltech have a longstanding relationship, tracing back to ADM being Alltech’s first customer. The new venture will offer an opportunity to align their complementary North American feed strengths, including the expertise of their teams, extensive manufacturing capabilities, deep experience in nutrition science, and well-recognized and respected existing product portfolios. Read more>> ADM and Alltech to launch animal feed joint venture Photo: Freepik In a pioneering move for the aquafeed industry, Veramaris partnered with Merwetank B.V. to construct a bulk algae oil storage tank in Dordrecht, near Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Set to be operational from mid-Q4 2025, the facility is expected to significantly enhance supply security and logistics efficiency for Veramaris customers. The new tank will improve supply security for its customers in Europe by allowing more Veramaris algae oil to be shipped in bulk—alongside other high-volume raw materials—directly to coastal aquafeed factories, reducing costs, complexity, and carbon emissions. Merwetank, a specialist in food-grade bulk logistics, will operate the tank, which includes advanced features to preserve product quality and integrity. “This new setup brings our product much closer to customers’ existing supply chains,” said Holger Kinzel, CFO of Veramaris. “It’s a great example of how we’re scaling up with our partners to support bulk deliveries and the continued growth of sustainable aquaculture.” Veramaris highlights that it is the first in the industry to offer bulk storage and support bulk delivery of algae oil at this scale. The product holds FAMI-QS certification, underscoring the company’s commitment to quality, safety, and transparency. In addition, Merwetank is FSSC 22000 and GMP+ certified, ensuring the highest standards across the entire supply chain. Read more>> Veramaris partners with Merwetank for algae oil supply chain Photo: Veramaris
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2025 9 International technology group Andritz launched its latest extrusion innovation – the ExMax S1021 – at the VICTAM LATAM event, held from September 16-18, 2025, in São Paulo, Brazil. Andritz highlights that the new extruder responds to the growing demand for safer, more sustainable pet food and aqua feed by helping producers achieve consistently high-quality nutrition, improved food safety, and greater efficiency, while reducing operating costs and unplanned downtime. Developed in collaboration with industry producers, the ExMax S1021 reportedly combines a hygienic design with advanced automation to make production cleaner, more reliable and easier to control, while minimizing waste. “The ExMax S1021 is not just about capacity – it’s about giving producers greater control, cleaner operations, and consistently higher product quality,” said Danny Cummins, Head of Product Management at Andritz Feed & Biofuel. “Producers worldwide are under pressure to deliver safer, more sustainable feed at lower cost. This technology is designed to meet these demands and help them remain competitive in fast-growing markets like those in Latin America.” The ExMax S1021 features the patented DensiFlex™ system, which automates control of cooking and expansion to ensure product uniformity. Its hygienic, stainless-steel design simplifies cleaning and minimizes the risk of cross-contamination — two key concerns for producers of pet food and aqua feed, Andritz remarks. Read more>> A new study, conducted by Skretting in collaboration with Aker QRILL Company, has found that feeds containing QRILL Aqua can help Atlantic salmon perform better during one of the most challenging phases of their lifecycle: The transition from freshwater to seawater. Aker QRILL Company states that this is the first study on the impact of QRILL Aqua from a commercial-scale field trial during the seawater transfer period. The seawater transfer period is a known bottleneck in salmon farming, marked by appetite suppression, osmoregulation stress, increased disease risk, and higher mortality rates. Industry figures show that a large share of losses occur during the first months at sea, creating both economic and fish welfare concerns. “By combining Skretting’s feed expertise with QRILL Aqua’s proven nutritional benefits, we were able to test under real farming conditions. This is a strong example of how collaboration can advance solutions for the industry,” expresses Kjetil Berge, R&D Leader, Skretting. The 116-day trial, conducted at a commercial salmon farm in Harstad, Norway, compared a commercial diet containing 15% fishmeal to one in which 10% krill meal (QRILL Aqua) was used, thereby reducing the fishmeal by one-third. The study reports that salmon fed the QRILL Aqua diet: • Consumed 3% more feed, • Achieved 22% lower mortality, • Exhibited 4.8% higher growth. Read more>> Andritz launches extruder for pet food and aqua feed New Study: Krill meal supports salmon during seawater transfer Photo: Andritz Photo: Courtesy of Aker QRILL Company
NEWS 10 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2025 UTRIX S.A.L. announced its official expansion into the Jordanian market, marking an important milestone in the company’s regional growth journey. To celebrate the launch, UTRIX hosted a threeday program at its headquarters in Lebanon in September 2025, welcoming 24 Jordanian industry attendees, nearly 90% of the country’s poultry sector, for technical sessions, collaboration, and a guided visit to the company’s production plant in Zahlé. “We are proud to welcome our partners and customers from Jordan and to deepen our commitment to the market,” said Dr. Wael Abdelrahman, Head of Marketing at UTRIX. “Our mission is simple: Help producers achieve healthier, more sustainable animal production through innovative solutions and services. Producing locally allows us to ensure prompt delivery and consistent product freshness and quality that customers can rely on.” The program featured two days of technical presentations and one day dedicated to a plant tour. Guests saw first-hand UTRIX’s GMP+ manufacturing standards and quality systems, making it the only GMP+ certified feed additive manufacturer in Lebanon and across the MENA region. A keynote address was delivered by Dr. Africa Fernandes of Vetworks, titled “Mycotoxins in Practice: Situation, Consequences and Control”. Read more>> UTRIX expands into Jordanian animal nutrition market Photo: Utrix Kasetsart University has a new broiler research unit now, developed in cooperation with the Novus team in Thailand. The unit is located at the Animal Science Learning Center at the Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture at Kamphaeng Saen, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus. The facility is designed to generate high-impact research and practical insights for broiler producers operating in tropical environments across Southeast Asia. While the facility is open to research collaborations with any industry partners, Novus explains that it specifically supported the development to help expand the company’s capability to validate nutritional technologies in the region. Novus has previously partnered with Kasetsart University on research trials for CIBENZA® Enzyme Feed Additives, MINTREX® Bis-Chelated Trace Minerals and NEXT ENHANCE® 150 Feed Solution in real-world conditions, reflecting the genetics, management styles, and climatic challenges unique to the region. “This is a significant milestone in how we support our customers in Thailand and Indochina,” said Nannapas Moonsap, Regional Sales Director – Thailand and Indochina, Novus. “Local broiler producers are navigating a rapidly changing production landscape. With this facility, we can partner more closely than ever before to create science-based solutions tailored to their operations.” The unit was launched in collaboration with the Department of Animal Science at Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus, one of the region’s most respected agricultural institutions. Read more>> Novus and Kasetsart University open broiler research unit Photo: Novus
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2025 11 CPM|Crown expanded its Lifecycle360™ offerings to include plant operations. With this addition, Lifecycle360 is now a suite of eight support services that help oilseed, renewable fuels and specialty processing companies streamline and optimize the full lifecycle of their facilities, from pre-engineering to long-term maintenance needs. The company had launched Lifecycle360™ in early 2025. The company highlights the plant operations service as being designed for clients seeking to enhance all facets of their operations, including the plant itself, production processes, equipment and the employees. Plant operations engages Crown’s mechanical, process and automation experts to look holistically at the customer’s full facility and team and help identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities in technologies, training and other areas that can maximize levels of efficiency, productivity and capacity. Each plant operations consultation begins with an on-site assessment, leading to a full analysis with solution recommendations that might include equipment or one or more of the other seven Lifecycle360 support services. The objective is to help customers accomplish both quick and long-term wins for their team and business. Lifecycle360 plant operations services include: • Preventative maintenance plans • Shutdown steam purge planning and support • Debottlenecking • Process safety management/ Hazard analysis • Operating procedures (SOPs, start-ups, shutdowns, clean outs) • Virtual plant monitoring • Smart operating controls improvements • Asset integrity/reliability Read more>> CPM|Crown adds plant operations to Lifecycle360 Superior Animal Feed Solutions We build equipment that just runs. CPM is the world’s leading provider of innovative and automated solutions for new equipment and aftermarket. Photo: CPM|Crown
NEWS 12 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2025 Worldwide, sustainability is a growing concern, especially in animal production, as this sector contributes notably to greenhouse gas emissions. Animal feed and formulation play a pivotal role here, since the feed contributes largely to the environmental impact of animal production. A part of the solution comes from animal nutrition and health, with implementation of nutritional strategies that improve feed efficiency and reduce environmental footprint. To guide its customers on their sustainability journey, Adisseo built SustainWay, a dedicated service structured around four different steps. One of these steps emphasizes feed formulation. To address this, Adisseo introduced a new module within its ADICT tool, enabling nutritionists, sustainability managers, and other professionals to balance feed nutrition, cost efficiency, and environmental impact. Through the ‘ADICT sustainability module’, Adisseo points out that users can: • Extract environmental impact values for many ingredients and origins (GFLI database) and hence integrate them into the formulation software, • Formulate feeds with three dimensions: nutrition, economy and sustainability, • See where the ‘environmental impact hotspots’ are in the feed and see how certain changes influence the total carbon footprint of the diet (and other impact categories) and the feed cost. By combining innovative nutritional products and solutions with science-based services such as ADICT, Adisseo reportedly supports the transition towards a more responsible, sustainable and efficient livestock sector. Read more>> On the opening day of the 2025 Global Shrimp Forum, being held from 2-4 September, BioMar, Innovafeed, and Auchan announced a significant industry commitment: The large-scale integration of insect protein into commercial shrimp feed in Ecuador. This milestone is viewed as a turning point for both the insect and aquaculture industries, demonstrating that insect protein is a viable part of the solution in responsible and resilient shrimp farming. Insect meal is much more than a protein source, it contains functional nutrients like antimicrobial peptides. Recent research from BioMar showed a unique functional benefit in shrimp feeds, making it possible to substitute it with a similarly valued ingredient currently in use. This discovery offers insect meal a viable market entry position in shrimp feeds at its current market value. From there, it’s possible to scale insect meal and hopefully be market competitive in the protein ingredient segment in the future, but for now, it can play a vital role in the functional ingredient segment in aquafeeds, according to the partners’ statement. As part of this industry-first initiative, Auchan, one of Europe’s leading retailers, will support the rollout by integrating shrimp raised on this next-generation feed into its responsible sourcing strategy and product offering. Read more>> Adisseo introduces new feature into ADICT tool Insect meal commercialisation in aquaculture enters new stage Photo: Innovafeed
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2025 13 Supplant D The natural antioxidant • Improves intestinal health • Enhances animal performance • Vitamin E sparing effect • Protects against all kinds of stress agrimprove.com Vitanox As of 2 September, 2025, Agrifirm Hungary is part of UBM Group, marking an important step in the further consolidation of the agricultural sector in Hungary. UBM Group is an agricultural group specializing in crop trading, compound feed production, and the supply of high-quality feed ingredients in Hungary. Regarding the initiative, Piet Hilarides, CEO Royal Agrifirm Group, said, “Thanks to the many years of dedication and commitment of our employees Agrifirm Hungary has grown into a financially healthy and solid company. The sale of our subsidiary is in line with our strategic course, in which we focus on markets where we have a strong position and can achieve further growth. We are convinced that our Hungarian activities can perform even better with a strong partner such as UBM. We thank our members, customers, partners, and employees for their loyalty and trust.” Read more>> Agrifirm Hungary joins UBM Group Photo: Agrifirm
NEWS 14 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2025 ADM introduced its new feed solution Digest Carb to European markets at SPACE 2025, a key international trade show for livestock farming professionals being held in western France from 16-18 September. The company developed Digest Carb, a synergistic combination of ingredients, to assist dairy farmers in supporting rumen fermentation, fiber degradability1 and milk performance2 while managing feed costs. The product will soon be launched in other regional markets worldwide "With feed accounting for up to 60–70% of total production expenses, maximizing feed efficiency is essential for dairy farmers," explained Gaelle Benzoni, Vice President, Animal Nutrition R&D, ADM. "Enhancing rumen fermentation improves nutrient release— enabling cows to extract more energy from the same amount of feed—and boosts milk production. Digest Carb is a result of five years of rigorous research and development, and we’re proud to share it with European dairy operations focused on performance, robustness and environmental impact." ADM highlights Digest Carb as a combination of ingredients that maximize the rumen's use of different energy sources, including starch, fiber and sugars. Validated through on-farm research trials, this solution has demonstrated improvement on milk yields and the energy formulation of feed. Read more>> ADM unveils new feed solution for dairy cows at SPACE 2025 Photo: ADM Vetagro, a company that develops and supplies high-quality feed additives, celebrated the groundbreaking of its new production facility in Easton, Maryland, US, a major milestone in the Italy-based company’s global expansion strategy. Planned since 2023 and scheduled for completion in July 2026, the facility will serve as a key production and distribution hub, strengthening Vetagro’s presence in North America while supporting exports to international markets. The company stated that Easton was selected for its strategic location, offering direct access to major ports and airports that facilitate global trade. Its proximity to the US livestock industry—particularly the swine and poultry sectors—will also enable Vetagro to serve customers more effectively and respond quickly to evolving needs. Andrea Piva, President of Vetagro, highlighted the significance of the project: "As an Italian company, we have built our success on a tradition of scientific excellence, positioning ourselves as leaders in gut health and specialists in precision animal nutrition. Establishing a plant in the United States is a natural step in our corporate strategy, bringing our expertise and innovative products closer to customers worldwide. We chose Easton not only for its logistical advantages, but also because Maryland is a vital hub for commerce, home to key government agencies, research centers, and a thriving business community. We have been deeply impressed by the collaborative environment here and are confident it will help us grow while continuing to provide innovative, high-quality solutions to our customers around the globe." Read more>> Italian feed additive producer expands operations in US Photo: Courtesy of Vetagro
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2025 15 Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, acquired CJ Youtell Biotech, the enzymes and fermentation subsidiary of CJ Bio. Kemin highlights that this strategic move strengthens its position as one of the global leaders in enzyme innovation for markets such as animal feed, food, aquaculture, textiles, paper and pulp, and biofuel industries. With this acquisition, Kemin has full ownership of CJ Youtell’s fermentation plants and its enzyme product portfolio. CJ Youtell brings to Kemin a world-class fermentation platform, including strategically located plants in Shandong and Hunan, China. These newly integrated assets will expand Kemin’s enzymes business, enabling the delivery of high-performance, sustainable enzyme technologies directly to customers worldwide. “We are pleased to welcome CJ Youtell into the Kemin family,” said Dr. Chris Nelson, President and CEO, Kemin Industries. “This acquisition is a bold step forward in our ongoing strategy to provide cutting-edge fermentation solutions directly to our customers. Adding CJ Youtell to our portfolio further enhances Kemin’s expertise and dedication to supply high-quality and innovative enzyme ingredients and solutions across industries and around the world.” The addition of the new facilities in China supports Kemin’s growth in R&D with laboratories and technical teams specializing in bioengineering, biochemistry, and enzyme formulation, according to the announcement. Read more>> Kemin acquires CJ Bio’s enzymes and fermentation subsidiary Photo: Freepik
NEWS 16 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2025 BEWITAL agri’s range of rumen-protected amino acids, the BEWI-FATRIX® product range is available for UK and Ireland dairy producers, distributed by Azelis. The product range is designed to boost milk yields, support milk protein synthesis, and reduce nitrogen excretion. Developed by German animal nutrition specialists BEWITAL agri, the BEWI-FATRIX® range uses a special cryotechnology to protect essential amino acids like lysine and methionine from rumen degradation. This ensures targeted delivery to the small intestine, where they are most efficiently absorbed and utilised by the animal. “Supplementing low-crudeprotein diets with amino acids provides a smarter solution for reducing the environmental footprint of the dairy sector” explains Leia Trotman, Ruminant & Equine Technical Sales Manager at Azelis UK. “In many standard rations, methionine and lysine are the first-limiting amino acids. The BEWI-FATRIX® range helps balance amino acid supply with precision and high bioavailability, improving protein efficiency, boosting performance, and supporting sustainability.” With increasing pressure on producers to reduce soya use, cut nitrogen losses, and optimise feed efficiency, improving amino acid delivery to the small intestine has become a key priority for dairy nutritionists. “As producers move towards soya-reduced rations and alternative protein sources like rapeseed meal, the risk of lysine deficiency increases,” adds Trotman. Read more>> Biochem, an innovative animal nutrition company specializing in feed additives and dietary supplements, announced the opening of its new office in Almaty, Kazakhstan. This expansion strengthens Biochem’s presence in Central Asia, allowing for faster delivery times and improved onthe-ground support for customers and partners throughout the region, according to the company’s statement. “Establishing our Almaty office is a strategic milestone that brings us closer to our customers and partners in Central Asia,” said Davlatali Davlyatov, Regional Sales Coordinator for Eastern Europe. “With a local team and local inventory, we can deliver faster, respond quicker, and tailor our solutions to the unique needs of this dynamic market.” The new office is supported by a local warehouse. This will ensure faster delivery times and will serve the market through trusted distributors and direct customer engagement. The company spotlights the new office as demonstrating its continued investment in high-growth regions and commitment to sustainable, long-term partnerships. “Our customers expect speed, clarity, and consistent results,” added Davlyatov. “By combining our long-standing relationships with distributors and a dedicated local presence, we’re improving service quality, so customers get what they need when they need it.” Read more>> BEWITAL agri launches rumen-protected amino acids in UK & Ireland Biochem strengthens Central Asia presence Photo: Freepik Photo: Freepik
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NEWS 18 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2025 Turkey-based Tiryaki Agro Holding, one of the world’s foremost agricultural supply chain companies, entered into a new collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, in Iraq. The signing ceremony took place on September 13, 2025, during the IFC Partnerships Day in Iraq, held under the patronage of Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, Prime Minister of Iraq, marking IFC’s two decades of impact in the country. This initiative marks the launch of a feasibility study for the establishment of Food and Feed Security Compounds (FFSCs) across Iraq. The project is designed to be one of the most comprehensive private sector-led efforts to strengthen the country’s agricultural infrastructure and food security. At this stage, the focus will be on feasibility studies and Environmental & Social (E&S) screenings in line with IFC Performance Standards. These assessments will be decisive in validating market demand, optimizing costs, and ensuring the program’s long-term commercial sustainability. Through this responsible approach, the project aims to: • Conduct detailed soil and water resource analyses to identify suitable crop patterns and enhance productivity, • Integrate renewable energy generation and modern silo and storage infrastructure to reduce losses and secure supply chains, • Implement training and capacity-building programs for local farmers, accelerating their adoption of sustainable modern farming practices, Read more>> Tiryaki and IFC to establish 39 food and feed centres in Iraq SPACE 2025 took place from September 16 to September 18 at the Rennes Exhibition Centre in France. This 39th edition broke all previous records, welcoming 1,230 exhibitors from 40 countries and 102,528 visitors, including 14,011 international attendees from 125 countries — an 11% increase from the previous year. Wednesday alone saw 45,781 visitors, the highest attendance in the show's history. The diversity of countries represented by the 125 visitor nations also set a new record. Organisers say that they felt the strong enthusiasm for the event as early as exhibitor registration, when they were sometimes unable to accommodate requests for larger spaces or additional booths in some halls. “These three days were a tremendous success, giving the animal farming sectors of Western France the chance to fully showcase their strength in a truly global setting, which was echoed by the participation from many international delegations,” organisers remark. Many political figures attended SPACE, highlighting the show’s major role in the industry. Annie Genevard, Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, officially opened the show and met with industry leaders and farmers. Read more>> SPACE 2025 breaks attendance records Photo: Courtesy of SPACE
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2025 19 The F3 – Future of Fish Feed, a collaborative effort to support innovative replacements for wild-caught marine ingredients in aquafeed, is challenging fish farms worldwide to go “fish-free” in their feed supply chains with the launch of the F3 Fish Farm Challenge. This is a global competition rewarding farms that lead the transition to aquafeeds made without marine animal ingredients. The challenge is designed to enhance feed supply chain resilience, by encouraging the use of new, innovative alternatives that will future-proof fish farming operations. A total of $200K in cash prizes will be awarded to four top-performing farms that sell the most carnivorous finfish raised on marine-animal–free feeds in one of two contest tracks: • A two-year contest that rewards farms already producing and selling carnivorous finfish on feeds free of marine-animal ingredients. • A four-year contest that rewards farms embarking on new feed and farming innovations and those raising slower-growing finfish species. Registration for both contest tracks opened on September 16, 2025. Full contest rules are available online. “By incentivizing farms to innovate, the F3 Fish Farm Challenge reduces pressure on wild fish stocks while building a more resilient and sustainable farmed seafood system for the future,” said Kevin Fitzsimmons, professor at the University of Arizona and F3 judge. “Amid growing supply chain uncertainties, this contest offers an opportunity to future-proof farm operations by developing strong, sustainable feed contingency plans.” Read more>> F3 launches $200K global fish-free feed challenge Photo: F3 Combining science and nature to care for life. Learn more at groupe-techna.com |
NEWS 20 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2025 On September 15, 2025, the CCPA Group officially launched the expansion work of its Janzé, France premix production site during an inaugural ceremony attended by its Board of Directors. This inauguration marks the beginning of a €3.5 million investment program aimed at supporting the growth of the Janzé site, which has seen a 10% annual increase in production volumes over the past three years. The goal is clear: To automate and modernize the facilities to support business growth and enhance workplace safety and ergonomics. “This investment plan addresses a dual challenge: supporting the site’s industrial momentum and sustainably improving production conditions for our teams,” emphasized Thierry Le Sausse, Industrial Director of the CCPA Group. The work, which began in the summer of 2025 and will continue through 2026, includes: • Replacing existing silos and adding 12 finished product cells to streamline shipments, • Installing automated micro-dosing cells to expand the range of raw materials (over 350 references), • Improving dust treatment systems, • Reorganizing storage areas and redesigning the truck traffic flow. These investments will increase the plant’s annual production capacity by 20%, shift operations from 3x8 to 2x8, and strengthen safety and ergonomics at workstations, the company stated. The ceremony brought together the CCPA Group’s Board of Directors and the project team. A key moment was symbolized by an official ribbon-cutting by President Mickaël Marcerou, illustrating the group’s long-term development ambitions. Read more>> Denali, one of the leading recyclers of organics in the US, announced that it collected and transformed organic materials into 12 billion pounds of high-quality agriculture-grade products. These products helped build resilience for American agriculture, supporting healthy soils, nourishing livestock, and reducing dependency on synthetic fertilizers, according to the company’s 2024 Sustainability Report. In 2024, by converting organic waste into renewable products, Denali points out that its work delivered significant impact for farmers across the US, including: • Nourishing more than 50,000 head of cattle by creating 360 million pounds of animal feed; • Creating 9.6 billion pounds of natural fertilizer that supported more than 100,000 acres of farmland across the US - equivalent to 75,757 football fields; • Avoiding an estimated 750,000 MTCO₂ metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent through the total impact of creating 2.4 billion pounds of nutrient-rich compost, mulch, and soil amendments; and • Significantly lowering fertilizer costs for farmers, which comprises 40% of a farmer’s total operating costs for growing corn, according to the National Corn Growers Association. Denali’s circular approach to agriculture delivered tangible benefits to the farming, landscape, and livestock industries, with a focus on both soil fertility and animal nutrition. Read more>> CCPA strengthens premix production with €3.5m investment Denali turns organic waste into feed for 50,000 cattle Photo: Courtesy of the CCPA Group Photo: Studio Peace | Shutterstock
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2025 21 Based on science Numerous studies show that the true value of Sangrovit® unfolds in periods of increased stress. Feed change, medical treatments, heat stress – the challenges are as manifold as our animals and production systems. Scan the QR code and read more or contact our experts: sangrovit@phytobiotics.com | www.phytobiotics.com Sangrovit® optimizes your feeding management with purely botanical active compounds. Orffa and Sea Forest announced an exclusive long-term distribution partnership, which includes distribution of the SEAFEED™ range of products in the European Union and other selected countries worldwide. Sea Forest’s SEAFEED™ supplement addresses one of the most significant challenges of our time: Fighting climate change through the abatement of methane emissions via animal nutrition. The SEAFEED™ range of products is designed to combat methane emissions in ruminants. By harnessing and recreating the power of the red seaweed Asparagopsis, the SEAFEED™ range of products is effective in reducing methane emissions to the highest extent, outshining currently available alternatives, Sea Forest highlights. These products can be applied in dairy, beef, and small ruminant (sheep, goat) rations, either through premix and compound feed manufacture or directly on farm. The goal is to have widespread implementation to support the ruminant industry on its current path to a more sustainable future. Sea Forest has developed a unique process technology to ensure a standardized and consistent product that enables pragmatic application. Read more>> Orffa and Sea Forest team up to combat methane in ruminants Photo: Courtesy of Orffa
NEWS 22 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2025 Ecolex Animal Nutrition announced a landmark exclusive distribution agreement with South Korea-based CJ Bio, part of CheilJedang Group and one of the globally recognized leaders in feed additives. This strategic alliance marks the beginning of a collaboration focused on introducing CJ Bio’s innovative Coxield and GutLuk feed additive solutions across the dynamic and rapidly growing poultry sectors of India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan. Edward Manchester, Global Commercial Director at Ecolex Animal Nutrition, commented, “This collaboration represents an exciting new chapter for Ecolex Animal Nutrition as we expand our Health and Environment platform. By integrating the proven and natural Coxield and GutLuk solutions into our portfolio, we strengthen our ability to offer best-in-class, science-backed feed additives designed to support poultry health, performance, and sustainable farming practices. These products are a strong strategic fit within our existing innovative technologies and position us to deliver even greater value to our customers across South Asia as they navigate evolving industry standards and consumer expectations.” Coxield and GutLuk are renowned for their efficacy in supporting gut health and disease management, which Ecolex highlights as resonating with its commitment to animal welfare and environmentally responsible nutrition. The partnership aims to leverage Ecolex Animal Nutrition’s deep market presence in South Asia and CJ Bio’s R&D strengths, ensuring the region’s poultry producers have access to advanced feed additive solutions that drive both productivity and sustainability. Read more>> Royal De Heus signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of CJ Feed & Care’s operations in Vietnam, Indonesia, South Korea, Cambodia, and the Philippines on October 1, 2025. The transaction marks a significant step in De Heus’ long-term growth strategy, the company remarks. It reflects De Heus’ continued ambition to provide access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food by supporting independent livestock and aquaculture farmers in key growth markets. This acquisition includes 17 feed mills. Gabor Fluit, CEO of Royal De Heus, said, “We are excited to have signed this Share Purchase Agreement. This acquisition marks a significant step in strengthening our footprint across Asia. By combining our expertise in animal nutrition, farm management, and animal health with CJ Feed & Care’s strong local presence, we can create even greater value for our customers, partners, and the wider sector. Together, we will continue empowering independent farmers and contributing to a more resilient and sustainable food system for generations to come.” Since its entry into Vietnam in 2009, De Heus highlights that it has steadily built a strong presence across Asia. The acquisition of CJ Feed & Care reinforces its position in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Cambodia, while enabling direct market access to South Korea and the Philippines, two strategically important countries with significant growth potential in animal protein production. Read more>> Ecolex and CJ Bio partner for South Asian poultry market De Heus expands Asian footprint with CJ Feed & Care Photo: Kishyru | Shutterstock Photo: Royal De Heus
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NEWS 24 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2025 dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health and FarmTrace, a global farm connection & analytics platform, made a strategic partnership to accelerate sustainable farming by removing one of the key barriers to environmental footprint measurement. The collaboration will enable direct integration of one of agriculture’s leading environmental footprinting solutions, Sustell™, with the FarmTrace platform, significantly simplifying the collection and processing of farm-level data. By automating the ingestion of information from connected farm systems, the partnership aims to remove the need for repeated manual inputs and complex questionnaires, empowering farmers and supply chains to scale their sustainability efforts with greater ease, speed and accuracy. David Nickell, Vice President Sustainability & Business Solutions at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health, said, “Farmers are being asked to do more than ever, and sustainability shouldn’t add complexity. Through our partnership with FarmTrace, we are enabling endto-end integration of accurate, real-time farm data into Sustell™, so we can focus on what we do best: translating data into actionable insights that drive environmental improvement.” Katherine Zambaldi, CEO of FarmTrace, remarked, “Sustainable food systems need scalable solutions. By linking our data infrastructure with Sustell™, we’re helping unlock value from existing farm technology and enabling sustainability insights without adding administrative burdens.” Read more>> The #NoBirdFlu toolkit, launched to coincide with the start of the new migratory season in Europe, aims to raise awareness about the importance of applying simple biosecurity steps, particularly on small and medium-sized farms. By adopting these measures, farmers will help to protect animal and public health, ensure food production stability, and minimize disruptions to trade. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) highlighted that the toolkit is the result of a joint effort with the European Commission (EC), reflecting a shared commitment to preventing outbreaks before they start and ensuring the sustainability of the EU poultry farming sector. “The launch of #NoBirdFlu highlights how preparedness today can prevent crises tomorrow,” said Nikolaus Kriz, EFSA’s Executive Director. “By working together we can protect our animals, secure food systems and build resilience against future health threats. EFSA is committed to provide the scientific advice needed to keep bird flu out of European farms.” “With winter approaching, and the threat of avian influenza rising, everyone must play their part in preventing new outbreaks. From farmers, workers and small flock holders, to vets and farm visitors, simple precautions can make a real difference in reducing the spread of this serious disease. This campaign provides practical guidance to help protect flocks and safeguard Europe’s poultry sector,” stated Claire Bury, Deputy Director General for Food Sustainability at the European Commission. Read more>> dsm-firmenich and FarmTrace unite to boost sustainable farming EFSA and EC launch avian influenza toolkit Photo: Freepik Photo: EFSA
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