ARTICLE FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2025 93 Salmonella, thereby maintaining animal performance under stressful conditions (Figure 2). CUSTOMIZATION AND INNOVATION: A VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF NUTRITION What truly distinguishes this approach is not just the breadth of its technological toolbox but its exceptional capacity for rapid prototyping and customization. Thanks to specialized pilot lines and deep industrial partnerships, the company can swiftly adapt existing formulations, rigorously test new concepts, and bring groundbreaking innovations to market faster than its competitors. This flexible and independent innovation model is in constant evolution, with ongoing developments focused on creating novel encapsulation matrices for highly heat-sensitive compounds, developing instantized formats for improved solubility in water applications, and engineering advanced carriers with enhanced odor-masking properties or targeted bioavailability. This forward-looking approach positions the company at the absolute forefront of the industry. By seamlessly integrating scientific rigor, technological versatility, and a deep understanding of customer needs, the company is not simply manufacturing feed additives; it is fundamentally reshaping the very way functional nutrition is delivered to animals. The ultimate goal is to provide a clear, scientifically validated, and highly effective answer to one of the most persistent and significant challenges in modern animal production: how to convert powerful molecules into tangible, real-world impact—a commitment that extends from the precision of the feed mill, to the health of the animal on the farm, and finally, to the integrity of the food chain. Organic acids Phytogenics & Phycogenics Crop Proventriculus Gizzard Cecum Ileum ------------- --------- --------- ------------ --------- --------------------- Jejunum Duodenum No release Outer core release Inner core release Inner Core Outer Core Figure 2 About Dr. Stephanie Ladirat Currently working as Nuqo’s Technology Director, Dr. Stephanie Ladirat obtained her MSc degree in Food Technology with a specialization in Food Ingredient and Functionality and her PhD degree in Food Chemistry from Wageningen University (The Netherlands). During her PhD thesis, she studied in depth the human gut microbiota composition and its modulation upon prebiotic supplementation and/or antibiotic treatments. From 2014 till 2020, she worked at Cargill Animal Nutrition, first as technology lead for gut health additives and, then, as swine portfolio manager. She provided global technical product support for a broad range of products (phytogenics, organic acids, short and medium chain fatty acids, probiotics) and trained technical and sales teams. She most recently managed R&D projects and developed innovative feed additive solutions to answer specific customer needs related to animal gut health and performance.
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