NEWS 96 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2026 Denkavit and AGRAVIS Raiffeisen AG announced plans to combine their expertise in calf milk replacers through a new joint venture in Germany. The partnership between Denkavit Futtermittel GmbH and AGRAVIS Nutztier GmbH is scheduled to launch on 1 June 2026, subject to approval by the German Federal Cartel Office. Under the name Denkavit MILCH plus, the new company will assume nationwide responsibility for the sales of milk replacers for calf rearing, including feeder and rosé calves, supplying agricultural trade partners across Germany. “We aim to further professionalise our activities in this demanding market by specializing in the segment of rearing calves and feeders,” emphasises Henk Botter, Commercial Director at Denkavit, and Bernd Schmitz, Managing Director of AGRAVIS Nutztier GmbH. Both partners bring extensive experience in milk replacers. Denkavit contributes its strong European position in young animal nutrition, modern research capabilities, innovative product development under the Denkamilk brand, established market partnerships, and efficient production structures. AGRAVIS complements this with a strong sales network, its well-known brands Combimilk, Blattina, and Multana, close links to the agricultural trade, and comprehensive logistics capabilities. According to both partners, this combination will enable targeted market development with a clear focus on the needs of German agriculture. A powerful team will be able to further strengthen the consulting and support provided to trading partners and farmers. Read more>> Alltech Spain was awarded a Gold Medal from EcoVadis, the leading provider of business sustainability ratings, with an overall result of 85 out of 100 — putting the office in the 98th percentile of all companies assessed. “This means our performance in Spain places us in the top 2% of companies globally, across all industries,” said Tara McCarthy, Alltech’s Global Vice President of ESG. “Four years ago, Alltech outlined a strategic vision for our ESG ambitions with a focus on proof points and team confidence. Over that time, we’ve expanded our policies, introduced new systems, conducted training and partnered with our value chain — in short, we’ve taken a lot of action. It gives a great sense of achievement to the entire Alltech team to see that EcoVadis has recognized these efforts.” That achievement was even more impressive than usual this year, as the competitive landscape was especially strong. The companies assessed in the current 12-month cycle achieved higher average results than in prior years, making percentile positioning even more demanding than usual. According to the company, achieving this recognition in a more competitive benchmarking environment reflects the powerful performance of Alltech Spain over the past year and is a testament to the team’s disciplined work and commitment to sustainability. Read more>> New Denkavit-AGRAVIS venture targets German calf nutrition sector Alltech Spain ranks in top 2% with EcoVadis Gold
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