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  9 September 2025

  BENEO's Faba Bean Protein: A Cost-Effective Alternative to Animal Blood Plasma in Wet Pet Food

  Faba bean protein offers a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to animal blood plasma in wet pet food, with better binding properties and no texture changes.
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  1 August 2025

  Evonik Reports Q2 Demand Decline

  Q2 2025 saw a 12% EBITDA drop due to weak demand, currency effects, and divestments. Revenue fell 11%. Fewer shutdowns and new capacities expected to aid H2.
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  31 July 2025

  DSM-Firmenich H1 2025 Results

  Strong H1 with organic growth, €1.5B sale of Feed Enzymes, €1B share buyback. Focus on innovation, synergies, and strategic exits supports €2.4B Adjusted EBITDA outlook.
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  21 July 2025

  Eurofins Agro and trinamiX Launch On-Farm Nutritional Analysis with Handheld Spectrometer

  New handheld spectrometer offers real-time forage analysis, enhancing feed management and productivity with on-farm insights and robust chemometric models.
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  1 July 2025

  Evonik Introduces Eco-Friendly Paper Bags for MetAMINO®

  New paper bags cut plastic use, align with EU recycling rules, and reduce CO2 footprint by 20%. Quality and shelf life remain unchanged. Transition starts in Antwerp, with more sites to follow.
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  11 April 2025

  BENEO Opens Pulse-Processing Plant in Germany

  The new plant processes faba beans into sustainable ingredients, creating 25 jobs and using renewable energy, aligning with eco-conscious consumer trends and regional economic growth.

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  5 March 2025

  SUSTAINEXT Biorefinery Construction Begins in Spain

  The biorefinery will process agricultural sidestreams into ingredients for various sectors, creating jobs and boosting the local economy with a zero-waste, zero-emissions model.
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  3 March 2025

  Astarta to Build Multiseed Crusher

  The project in Khmelnytsky will cost USD76m, process 400kt annually, and start in 2026. It aims to boost local jobs, tax revenue, and meet EU soybean demand.
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  11 December 2024

  BASF Boosts Ammonium Chloride Output at Ludwigshafen

  The plant's capacity increased by 50%, enhancing product quality to meet demand and regulatory standards for food and feed applications.
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  4 July 2024

  Vertex Bioenergy Opens Corn Oil Extraction Facility in Cartagena

  The new facility extracts corn oil for livestock feed and biofuel production. With a €5M investment, it has a 4,000-ton annual capacity and 400-ton storage.
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  4 April 2023

  DSM selects BakerHicks for EPCM of methane-reducing feed additive plant

  The new plant will produce Bovaer®, a feed additive reducing methane emissions from cattle. Construction began in 2022, with completion expected in 2025, supported by local expertise and sustainable practices.
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  31 January 2023

  Evonik invests €25m in Wesseling methionine plant upgrade

  €25m investment enhances methionine production in Wesseling, improving efficiency and safety. Supports long-term supply to Antwerp hub, reinforcing global methionine network.
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  21 July 2022

  BASF Enhances Role in Nutrition, Flavor, and Fragrance Industries

  The Nutrition & Health division consolidates operations, expands vitamin A and enzyme production, and forms global units for Nutrition Ingredients and Aroma Ingredients to drive growth and sustainability.
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  21 July 2022

  BASF Expands Vitamin A Plant in Germany

  The expanded plant will boost vitamin A powder production for animal nutrition, enhancing capacity and efficiency. The project aligns with market demands and sustainability goals.
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  3 May 2022

  Alco Bio Fuel and Partners Invest in Second CO2 Capture Line in Ghent

  The new CO2 capture line in Ghent increases annual CO2 capture by 60%, totaling 160,000 tons. The captured CO2 is reused in various industries, reducing fossil CO2 emissions by the same amount.
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  26 January 2022

  BASF Boosts Feed Enzyme Production in Ludwigshafen

  The expanded plant increases fermentation runs, meeting global demand for high-quality feed enzymes like Natuphos® E, Natugrain® TS, and Natupulse® TS, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in animal nutrition.
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  9 November 2021

  DSM to Build Bovaer® Plant in Scotland

  The new plant will produce Bovaer®, a feed additive reducing methane emissions from cows by 30%. Supported by Scottish Enterprise, it aims to help meet climate goals and boost Scotland's economy.
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  14 February 2021

  LANXESS to Acquire Emerald Kalama Chemical

  LANXESS will acquire Emerald Kalama Chemical for USD 1.04 billion, enhancing its Consumer Protection segment and North American presence. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2021.
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  22 September 2020

  Alco Group, Messer, and Strombeek Invest in CO2 Recycling at North Sea Port

  A €10M investment in a second CO2 recovery unit at North Sea Port will increase annual CO2 capture by 60%, reducing emissions by 160,000 tons and supporting climate-neutral goals.
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  24 September 2019

  Solvay Expands Bicarbonate Production in Bulgaria

  Increasing soda ash capacity in Wyoming and bicarbonate in Bulgaria, the investments total €185M over three years, addressing global demand in various applications and improving air quality.
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  6 July 2019

  CIECH Group Launches New Sodium Bicarbonate Production Line in Germany

  The new line boosts production by 80%, adding 50,000 tonnes annually. It targets the pharmaceutical market, especially dialysis, and meets high-quality standards with advanced logistics and GMP certification.
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  5 July 2019

  Oxea Expands Production with New Carboxylic Acids Plant in Germany

  A new plant in Oberhausen will double isononanoic acid capacity and boost carboxylic acids production by 30%. A logistics hub in Asia will support market growth.
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  6 November 2018

  Perstorp Invests €14 Million in Feed & Food

  Investing in next-gen gut health and preservation solutions, new production units in Asia and Americas, doubling R&D staff, and expanding the Waspik plant to meet rising global demand.
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  14 September 2018

  BASF Expands Vitamin A Production in Ludwigshafen

  The expanded plant will add 1,500 metric tons of vitamin A capacity, integrate 600 machines, 4,000 pipelines, and create 20 jobs, supporting growth in nutrition and personal care sectors.
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  3 April 2018

  Evonik to Close Hungarian Kaba Site

  Production at the Kaba site will end by April 2018 due to market competition. Alternatives were explored, and supply remains assured. Redundancies will be managed with local authorities.
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  16 January 2018

  Solvay Unveils Energy-Efficient Turbine at Italian Soda Ash Plant

  The new turbine boosts production capacity and competitiveness at the Rosignano soda ash plant, enhancing supply reliability and quality for global markets.
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  29 November 2017

  CIECH Expands Production Capacity for Dialysis Soda

  Modernizing German plants to produce pharmaceutical-grade sodium bicarbonate, including dialysis soda, with completion by 2019. Investment exceeds PLN 100 mln, boosting capacity to 110,000 tonnes annually.
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  13 November 2017

  Phosphea Acquires Elixir’s Feed Phosphate Operations in Serbia

  The acquisition enhances production capacity and workforce, strengthening the company's position in the European feed phosphates market and supporting its long-term growth strategy.
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  17 June 2017

  DuPont Expands Axtra PHY Phytase Line in Europe

  New Axtra PHY products offer European animal producers faster nutrient uptake, lower feed costs, and reduced environmental impact, with optimized dosing for poultry and swine.
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  17 November 2016

  Bayer Begins Producing Pet Anti-Parasitic Drug in Spain

  The Langreo plant adds a fourth production line for imidacloprid, boosting output by six tonnes annually, alongside existing products like acetylsalicylic acid, butafosfan, and clotrimazole.