INTERVIEW FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2026 79 Dr. Lukas Maier, CEO of A&P Nutrition: “We are committed to delivering nature-inspired, scientifically validated solutions that address the most pressing challenges in animal health and performance. At the heart of this lies a clear mission: Improving animal performance. This is more than a slogan—it’s a customer-centric promise backed by innovation, transparency, and a deep understanding of speciesspecific needs.” At the beginning of 2026, one of the notable developments in the livestock and feed additives sector was the unification of the long-established companies agromed and PATENT CO. under the A&P Nutrition brand. Shaped by the strategic vision of Austria’s agricultural powerhouse RWA (Raiffeisen Ware Austria), this new organization aims to translate the principle of “strength through unity” into a global success story. Active in more than 50 countries, A&P Nutrition is shaping the sector with a broad portfolio ranging from mycotoxin management and phytogenic solutions to sustainable fiber sources and precision nutrition technologies. In this exclusive interview with Dr. Lukas Maier, CEO of A&P Nutrition, we take an in-depth look at the brand’s formation process, the challenges of cultural integration, and the operational implications of a truly customer-centric approach. Dr. Maier emphasizes that A&P Nutrition represents far more than a name change; it reflects a new corporate identity built on trust, excellence and a strong people-driven culture. By also examining future agricultural trends— from alternative proteins to AI-supported nutrition solutions—this conversation provides a transparent view of A&P Nutrition’s strategic roadmap in global markets. A&P Nutrition was born from the merger of two well-established companies and a powerful parent organization. Could you tell us the story behind the emergence of this new brand, including the journey of PATENT CO. and agromed, and the strategic role RWA played within this structure? What cannot be achieved alone should be achieved together. This principle from the founding father of the Raiffeisen cooperative system, Mr. Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen, is deeply rooted in RWA’s From Agromed and Patent Co. to A&P Nutrition: BUILDING A UNIFIED GLOBAL FEED ADDITIVES PLATFORM
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