NEWS 94 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2026 Bühler demonstrated its reliability and strength as a trusted partner for its stakeholders in 2025. Thanks to its broad and innovative product portfolio, global footprint, and strong supply chain, Bühler expanded into new markets and grew its market share in key sectors. In a challenging global climate for investment goods, order intake in local currencies was stable. Turnover decreased, reflecting the low order intake in the prior year. Through strong cost discipline and a focus on internal productivity gains, the company was able to increase its EBIT margin to 8.0% (prior year: 7.6%). This enables Bühler to continue to invest in innovative solutions for customers. In a climate of high uncertainty, Bühler seized growth opportunities in various regions and grew its market share in key sectors. “We demonstrated resilience and strength to continuously innovate for our customers and invest in future growth,” says Stefan Scheiber, CEO up to the end of 2025 and Chairman of the Board. “We largely offset negative business effects thanks to our global setup, strong supply chain network, and strong customer orientation. Our business has proven it can withstand challenging market conditions. We are grateful for our customers’ trust and confidence in our solutions and services. I am very proud and thankful for what our employees have achieved this year. Our company is built on remarkable talent, and we will continue to invest in our culture of lifelong learning to anticipate and shape the future of our industry,” Stefan Scheiber adds. He also points out how Bühler successfully managed transitions at the Board level, ensuring continuity, renewal, and long-term business success as a strong and independent family enterprise. Read more>> Protix, a leading company in insect ingredients for pet food, aquaculture and livestock feed, drew attention to the effects of insect-based ingredients on pet food flavor and shared the results of a new study. According to the statement, the study has shown that dogs fed a wet diet containing PureeX insect meat and ProteinX insect meal responded positively, with wagging tails, lip-licking, and empty dishes. The research demonstrated that two different diets with the PureeX/ ProteinX combination were highly accepted and readily consumed by dogs, indicating excellent palatability. The study also investigated dog owners’ perceptions of the insect-based wet food, concluding that they rated the texture, aroma, and appearance of the food highly. The company noted that in addition to being highly palatable to dogs and appealing to owners, insect ingredients are increasingly recognised for their functional benefits. They thus offer an innovative option for pet food manufacturers aiming to provide health and wellbeing advantages in tasty products. The objectives of the study were to assess the dogs’ acceptance of wet food with a substantial inclusion of PureeX, Protix’s fresh insect meat, and to gather pet owners’ opinions of the food. The study involved 170 privately owned small and medium-sized dogs fed two different diets. These sizes were selected because dogs of this stature tend to be pickier eaters. Read more>> Bühler demonstrates resilience amid global uncertainty New study highlights dogs’ positive response to insect-based diets Photo: Protix
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