DL-Methionine news

Q1 sales fell 9% to €3.43bn; volumes -2%, prices -1%; margin down to 13.9%; net income halved to €125m; Q2 aided by customer pre‑buying; CFO change and 1,000 job cuts planned

New filling and storage upgrades boost packaging flexibility, safety, and supply security for MetAMINO®, meeting rising demand for larger units and reducing CO2 footprint of 25kg bags.

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.

The plant, commissioned in June 2019, produces 19,230 tons annually using patented variCARBAMATE technology, ensuring high-quality, eco-friendly, and economical production of carbamates for nickel extraction.

The new methionine source, AQUAVI® Met-Met, enhances shrimp feed efficiency and sustainability, reducing fishmeal use. It is less water-soluble and tailored for shrimp digestion.

The new plant in Antwerp will produce AQUAVI® Met-Met, a feed additive for shrimp, reducing fish meal use and environmental impact. Commercial production starts in late 2015.

The new plant in Antwerp will produce AQUAVI® Met-Met, enhancing shrimp feed efficiency and sustainability, reducing fish meal dependency, and supporting aquaculture growth, especially in Asia and the Americas.