NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 119 Nestlé and the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) will join efforts to help make food systems more resilient to climate change through a new, first-of-its-kind partnership. Nestlé and the WFO will advocate for fair policies and practical solutions, such as regenerative agriculture, that empower farmers and help them adapt to climate change. Arnold Puech d'Alissac, President at the World's Farmers Organisation, commented, "Farmers are facing the challenges of climate change every day, but they are also driving the solutions. Real change demands holistic approaches and collaboration across the value chain. This partnership with Nestlé aims to lead by example, showing how farmers and industry can work together, with trust and respect, to build food systems that are fair, resilient, and sustainable for people and the planet." The two organizations will collaborate to understand farmers' challenges, to promote awareness of regenerative agriculture, to strengthen farmers' capacities, and to co-develop viable farming models that can also inspire and attract the next generation of farmers. "Nestlé relies on 600,000 farmers globally to ensure a sustainable supply of its raw materials," said Chris Hogg, Global Head of Public Affairs at Nestlé. "Farmers, who are deeply aware of today's crop production challenges, are highly proficient at adapting and finding ways to work with the planet's natural resources to produce food. By partnering with the WFO, we want to put farmers at the center and share their insights and concerns to help inform food policies." Read more>> Nestlé and WFO join forces to strengthen dairy supply chains Photo: Nestlé BASF is reportedly evaluating strategic options for its feed enzymes business, which is part of the company’s nutrition & health division. “We are looking for partners for whom feed enzymes represent a strategic focus area to drive innovation and profitable growth,” said Dr. Martin Volland, President of BASF’s Nutrition & Health division. “This attractive business brings together a highly skilled team that combines market and technical expertise with pioneering experience in feed enzymes, globally established brands, and a robust innovation pipeline – all of which positions it for continued success.” BASF is a pioneer in the feed enzymes market and launched Natuphos® in 1991 as the world’s first commercial feed enzyme (phytase). Over time, the company expanded its portfolio, which by 2021 included phytase, xylanase, glucanase and mannanase. “Our feed enzymes business has significantly outgrown the market over the past years. We are proud of what the team has built. In our nutrition Ingredients business unit, we will continue to strengthen our core product platforms for vitamins and carotenoids as part of BASF’s key value chains. We are confident that in an alternative setup, the feed enzymes business will be able to fully unlock its potential,” remarked Daniela Calleri, Head of Nutrition Ingredients at BASF. “Our priority is to ensure continuity for employees, customers and partners.” Read more>> BASF seeks partners for feed enzymes division Photo: BASF
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