INTERVIEW 66 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2025 precisely mixed with water and enzymes. This mixture is processed under tightly controlled conditions, including temperature and retention time. Following enzymatic treatment, a gentle sterilization step deactivates the enzymes, reduces heat-sensitive ANFs, and ensures product stability. Finally, the product is carefully dried to preserve protein quality. What makes this process unique is its ability to produce a consistent product quality, regardless of natural variations in the raw material. Some of your products highlight fiber and prebiotic effects in addition to protein balance. What physiological or microbial parameters are considered in the development of these products, and how are these innovations received in the market? Fiber plays a crucial role in animal nutrition. Our goal is to hydrolyze specific linkages in complex fibers to create substrates that support beneficial gut microbiota. HP FiberBoost combines the physiological benefits of insoluble fiber with the stimulating effects of prebiotic carbohydrates on gut health. Specific enzymes hydrolyze sections of the carbohydrate structure to reduce viscosity while preserving the physical characteristics of fiber. This targeted cleavage enhances the concentration of prebiotic carbohydrate fractions, which stimulate beneficial bacteria in the hindgut to produce significant amounts of butyric acid. Our feeding concept starts with high-quality protein as the base, with specialty fiber added to improve overall gut health. This approach helps animals become more resilient and uniform. Feedback from producers confirms that HP FiberBoost results in increased uniformity and reduces the incidence of diarrhea. Soy production on a global scale is the subject of significant environmental debates in terms of deforestation and carbon emissions. How does Hamlet Protein address these concerns? How does your ‘responsible soy sourcing’ strategy tangibly support environmental sustainability? Sustainability has always been a priority for Hamlet Protein. We have recently completed our Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and have defined Science Based Targets (SBTi) which highlights our company’s commitment to a sustainable feed-for-food supply chain. We are ready to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This new EU regulation aims at reducing global deforestation and requires full traceability of all imported soybean meal into the EU. Something that we are particularly proud of is our cooperation with the regional heating company at our production site in Horsens (Denmark), where we redirect heat from our production to warm more than 3,000 homes. With restrictions on the use of additives such as antibiotic growth promoters and zinc oxide, the importance of early-stage nutrition solutions has increased. How is Hamlet Protein responding to this shift, and how does your product portfolio meet the needs of this new era? Early life nutrition has never been more important. Investing in young animals’ diets is extremely important as it has a strong impact on their performance later in life. In the face of restrictions, such as those on antibiotic growth promoters and zinc oxide, producers look for alternatives. Often, the solution is a combination of strategies: improved biosecurity, better management and equipment, targeted feed additives, and highly digestible proteins like HP300, along with fiber specialties such as HP FiberBoost. Your growing presence in North America and Asia in recent years is noteworthy. What are your growth strategies targeting in these regions? How do regional differences shape your product formulation or nutrition approach? We place strong emphasis on local partnerships and regional support teams, supported by global
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