Recent developments
Portfolio realignment
Amid portfolio reshaping, dsm-firmenich Q3 2025 update indicated 2% organic sales growth, an estimated €2.3bn FY Adjusted EBITDA after FX and vitamin headwinds, and an ANH business divestment targeted for Q4 2025. As of Oct 28, 85% of the €1bn share buyback was executed.
Amino acids logistics
Evonik leveraged maintenance downtime to modernize Antwerp logistics for MetAMINO®, adding a new filling installation and expanded big-bag storage. Packaging now includes 1,000 kg big bags, 25 kg low-CO2 paper bags, and bulk. Global methionine supply exceeds 700,000 t/y across Antwerp, Mobile, and Singapore.
Vitamin formulations
BASF launched Lutavit® A/D3 1000/200 NXT, a microencapsulated combination of vitamins A and D3 produced in Ludwigshafen. The product offers an 18-month shelf life, a fixed 5:1 A:D3 ratio, and stability in premixes and pellets, addressing formulation efficiency across species.
Botanical additives
Evonik introduced BoruCare® Capsin for ruminants, a plant-based, solvent-free chili extract encapsulated in a fatty matrix to eliminate pungency. Standardized to ≥0.5% capsaicinoids and rich in polyphenols/flavonoids, it targets nutrient deficits and heat stress in early lactation, with EU availability from Q4 2025.
Pet food proteins
BENEO reported trials where faba bean protein concentrate replaced spray dried animal blood plasma in wet pet food at 50–100% without compromising texture or weight. The locally sourced ingredient shows high digestibility and lysine content; BENEO filed an international patent for this application.