News and industry insights on Chemicals and additives for animal feed production, including amino acids and vitamins for agricultural applications.
Evonik Q1 2026 reported adjusted EBITDA of €475 million, with methionine prices rising amid Middle East–related logistics and energy disruption. Following stronger volumes and pricing into Q2, Evonik raises 2026 outlook to €2.0–2.2 billion EBITDA and notes Animal Nutrition likely to remain firm into Q3. Cost programs continue, with expanded restructuring and multi‑year headcount reductions.
Evonik commissioned the Lülsdorf–Wesseling methanol pipeline to secure methionine feedstock and lower Scope‑3 emissions, with optionality for future green methanol. Energy sensitivity remains evident; BASF's Verbund shows efficiency but exposure to gas‑price shocks constraining ammonia and derivatives. Moves stabilize inputs for MMP and DL‑methionine supply chains.
Evonik’s Ecobiol PRO, a faster‑germinating Bacillus velezensis probiotic, improved broiler survival under Clostridium perfringens challenge, indicating potential to reduce antibiotic use in poultry. Separately, Evonik expands biotech drug‑substance capacity in Slovakia, adding downstream fermentation that can also support fermentation‑derived ingredients relevant to animal nutrition.
An agricultural terminal at North Sea Port will consolidate residual food streams into animal feed and raw materials for fermentation industries, improving regional bulk logistics. Symrise Q1 2026 showed mixed demand—Taste, Nutrition & Health grew modestly, Pet Food up low single digits—while full‑year growth and margin guidance were reaffirmed.
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