May feed update: What did you miss?
All About Feed brings you the latest business developments and updates from around the world from May, including the opening of an agricultural research center in Brazil, as well as expansions and partnerships in the global feed space. This and more.
De Heus acquires Voeders Huys to boost EU production
De Heus Animal Nutrition has acquired Belgian feed producer Voeders Huys. The deal includes facilities in Bruges and Northern France. This move strengthens De Heus’ local production in Western Europe and it aligns with the company’s broader European expansion strategy.
dsm-firmenich partners with Bureau Veritas and with Allix
dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health is working with Bureau Veritas Solutions Denmark to promote sustainability in animal protein production by verifying its Sustell LCA platform for measuring emissions and supporting sustainable practices. dsm-firmenich is also partnering with Allix (by A-Systems) to measure and manage the environmental footprint of animal feed using Sustell.
Utrix accelerates growth in MEA
Utrix has opened a new office and warehouse in Abu Dhabi to better serve customers in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries including the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain, and another office in Jordan to streamline product registration and manage direct sales. Its distributor network has also been expanded, and at the company’s facility in Zahle, Lebanon, manufacturing operations will be expanded. Utrix will also strengthen its product portfolio to address key challenges faced by poultry farmers in the MEA region with a series of specialised nutritional, health, and performance solutions to be rolled out. Its portfolio of liquid feed additives will also be expanded.
Ideagro begins operations in Brazil with the opening of Agricultural Research Center
Agricultural research and development company Ideagro, headquartered in Murcia, Spain, is expanding its international presence with the opening of its first agricultural research center on another continent. On 29 April, Ideagro Brazil was officially inaugurated at the Ingá University Center (Uningá) in the city of Maringá, Paraná. The investment by Alltech Crop Science, in partnership with the university, enables physical, chemical, and biological analyses. In its first year of operation, Ideagro will invest over US$1 million in research, development, and product registration in Brazil.
Evonik partners with Manuchar for distribution of MetAmino in Pakistan
Evonik has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Manuchar for the supply of its essential amino acid MetAmino in Pakistan. Manuchar is a global distributor of chemicals, specialising in supply chain solutions and value-added services for emerging markets, like South America, Africa, Middle East and Asia, as well as Europe.
Agritechnica 2025: Presentation of the Women in Ag Award
At Agritechnica, which will take place in Hanover, Germany, from 9-15 November 2025, the Women in Ag Magazine and the DLG (German Agricultural Society) will confer the international Women in Ag Award for the fourth time. The award is presented in 4 categories: Agriculture, Agribusiness, Education, and Technology & Research. The deadline for applications is 31 July 2025.
Duynie appointed exclusive UK distributor of C★Traffordgold
From 1 July 2025, international co-products company Duynie will become the exclusive UK distributor of C★Traffordgold, a co-product of the processing of wheat for the production of starch and sweeteners, made by Cargill Plc at its Manchester production site. It is a highly palatable moist feed, known for its high levels of digestible fibre, protein, and energy, and contains Trafford Syrup – already exclusively supplied by Duynie –which is rich in yeast fragments that help support healthy rumen function.
Alltech ONE Conference returns to Kentucky in May 2026
From 18-20 May 2026, Alltech will welcome global thought leaders and innovators to the Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky, for an immersive exploration of the bold ideas shaping the future of agri-food at the Alltech ONE Conference. With the theme ‘Together, bright becomes brilliant’, the conference will feature inspiring keynote speakers, dynamic tracks and workshops, and leading-edge insights from global leaders across agriculture, business, technology and sustainability.
Renaissance BioScience partners with Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization
Renaissance BioScience has partnered with the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization. This collaboration was awarded US$600,000 by the Saskatchewan Agricultural Development Fund and will target 2 diseases, as well as immune system function, in pigs and piglets using Renaissance’s yeast-based technology.
Poulpharm and Mercolab partner
Mercolab, a Latin American veterinary diagnostics provider, has partnered with Belgian research firm Poulpharm BV to expand R&D in Latin America. Together, they will support veterinary pharma and feed companies with local trials, international standards, and faster innovation through shared expertise and infrastructure.
