NEWS 86 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE January 2026 Novus recently brought its Made of More™ experience to Vietnam through two exclusive, customer-only events designed to inspire and empower poultry and swine producers. The gatherings featured thought-provoking presentations from regional and global experts and celebrated the launch of Novus’ newest publication, Nutrition and Production Strategies for Today’s Sows. Aligned with Novus’ aim to deliver more science, more insight, and more inspiration, the events brought together producers, nutritionists, veterinarians, and industry partners seeking fresh strategies to advance performance and efficiency in Vietnam’s evolving livestock sector. Attendees heard from three speakers whose insights addressed both current challenges and emerging opportunities in Vietnam’s monogastric production systems: • Che Minh Tung, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Nong Lam University, opened the program with Unlocking Potential in Vietnam’s Livestock Industry. His session examined the country’s rapid livestock expansion, emerging technology adoption, and a vision of the industry to the year 2030. • David Torres, Senior Regional Technical Services Manager–Asia Pacific, Novus, presented Intelligent Nutrition for Monogastrics: Enhancing Performance and Feed Efficiency. Torres shared considerations that support production goals, operational efficiency, and system resilience through strategic nutritional strategies and effective use of raw materials such as soybean meal. Read more>> Positioning itself among Asia’s leading integrated food and agribusiness companies, Aboitiz Foods garnered top regional recognition as its rebranding initiative—integrating Pilmico and Gold Coin under a single corporate brand—won Gold in the Philippines and Bronze in Asia-Pacific at the first-ever NEXT Awards 2025. Held in the Philippines on November 27, 2025, at Shangri-La the Fort Manila, the NEXT Awards celebrated the most innovative branding initiatives across the region. Aboitiz Foods’ rebranding initiative was honored for its creativity, innovation, and excellence in successfully unifying a diverse, multi-country business under one corporate brand, affirming the company’s regional growth ambitions and reinforcing its commitment to the brand promise, “Together We Nourish the Future”. “Becoming Aboitiz Foods represented more than a name change or logo refresh; it marked a new chapter for the company,” said Joeben Gamatero, Aboitiz Foods’ Vice President for Brand & Reputation Management and Agribusiness Marketing, adding, “Bringing Pilmico and Gold Coin together under Aboitiz Foods propelled our business forward, creating a distinct, singular voice that resonates powerfully with both our customers and employees. It clearly demonstrated how a unified identity can inspire teams to pursue shared goals.” Read more>> Novus presents expert insights for Vietnam’s poultry and swine producers Aboitiz Foods recognized for Pilmico–Gold Coin rebrand Photo: Novus Photo: Aboitiz
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