Recent developments
Portfolio realignment continues
dsm-firmenich advanced portfolio reshaping via its Animal Nutrition & Health divestment to CVC (€2.2bn EV; 20% stake retained), splitting ANH into Solutions and Essential Products companies with a long-term vitamins supply agreement; closing targeted end-2026. It also issued preliminary figures post-ANH divestment, restating continuing operations and keeping Bovaer within Taste, Texture & Health; a ~€1.9bn non-cash impairment is expected.
Regional enzyme capacity
IFF expanded Latin American manufacturing with a fermentation-based enzyme production hub in Argentina, serving animal nutrition, brewing, biofuels, and home care, and added a Brazil application lab for household care. Localized enzyme supply and faster application support for regional conditions target animal nutrition and adjacent markets.
On-site feed analytics
Eurofins Agro Testing and trinamiX introduced a mobile equine feed analysis solution using the handheld PAL Two spectrometer to deliver real-time forage parameters (crude protein, NDF, sugars, dry matter, pH) across Benelux, DACH, Nordics, UK, Ireland, and Poland. On-site NIR data supports ration formulation in specialized feed markets.
Leadership and operations
BENEO made leadership changes with the appointment of Dr Uwe Boltersdorf as COO, who continues as COO at CropEnergies. His remit covers operations, technology, supply chain, quality, HSE, and sustainability, relevant to BENEO’s animal nutrition activities, following the leadership transition within Südzucker Group.