DSM-Firmenich revolutionizes protein production with carbon-neutral single-cell proteins

NETHERLANDS- Global human and animal nutrition specialist DSM-Firmenich has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement: new single-cell proteins (SCP) with the capability to generate net-zero carbon proteins.  This development is set to play a crucial role in enhancing the sustainability of food systems by reducing the dependency on traditional inputs associated with animal production, such as fertilizers, deforestation, and excessive water usage.…

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Viterra records 18% increase in revenue for half 1 of 2023

NETHERLANDS- Viterra’s revenue reached US$28 billion in the first half of 2023, up 18% from US$24.3 billion recorded in the first half of last year, mostly driven by record sales volumes and the completed acquisition of Gavilon. In its financial report, released on 13th September, Viterra said that the earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for the first…

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dsm-firmenich halfway to 100,000 tons of CO2e reduction with Boaver  

NETHERLANDS- Leading human and animal nutrition specialist, dsm-firmenich, reports that, since it was first developed, Bovaer has enabled the reduction of 50,000 tons of CO2e equivalent. Dsm-firmenich is looking to achieve 100,000 tons of CO2e as the next milestone for the feed additive, which is targeted at methane emissions reduction in ruminants. During its unveiling, DSM explained that the development…

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Nutrition giant DSM-Firmenich ramps up restructuring plans for its vitamins business in light of marketing challenges 

NETHERLANDS- DSM-Firmenich has announced that it would accelerate its plans to restructure its vitamin business to improve its performance as the vitamin markets continue weakening, negatively affecting its outlook for the second half of 2023. “The challenging conditions in vitamin activities have further deteriorated during June, affecting both pricing and volumes, where the company had expected stable to improving conditions…

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Dutch Crespel & Deiters Group expands extrudate production to meet international demand

NETHERLANDS- One of the leading wheat processors in Europe, the Crespel & Deiters Group,  is expanding the factory premises of the associated extrusion specialist Extruded Cereal Products BV (ECP). A new production line was put into operation at the Helmond/Netherlands site in 2022, and its manufacturing and storage capacities and office space will now be expanded. The overall investment explicitly…

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DSM completes merger with Firmenich, launches premixes facility in Kansas to bolster pet food production 

NETHERLANDS- DSM and Firmenich have finally completed their ‘merger of equals’ and appointed Dimitri de Vreeze as CEO of the enlarged business company, DSM-Firmenich, to strengthen their footprint in nutrition, beauty, and well-being.  The merger was approved by shareholders during the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders in January earlier this year,  “This is a momentous day in the long history…

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Dutch ingredients company Corbion looks to expand algae utilization in pet food

NETHERLANDS- Corbion, an Amsterdam-based food and biochemicals company, plans to expand the utilization of its algae-based omega-3 product, AlgaPrime DHA, in pet nutrition, following successful utilization in aquaculture.   With a considerable focus on the premiumization of pet food, the industry has experienced an increased demand for quality inputs for pet food production.  Polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids, such as DHA (docosahexaenoic…

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Goudsmit’s new 10,000 gauss rotary magnet separator is 40% thicker

NETHERLANDS- The recently developed 10,000 gauss rotating clean flow magnet from Waalre-based Goudsmit Magnetics is 40% thicker than regular magnetic bars and thus much more efficient.  This new product, developed in response to many customer requests, filters magnetic and paramagnetic particles out of poorly flowing, greasy powders in the food, pharma, and chemical industries.  The magnet rotor is composed of…

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DSM to expand methane-reducing feed additive use in the Netherlands

NETHERLANDS- DSM Royal says it is ready to roll out the methane-reducing feed additive, Bovaer after a successful pilot program involving 158 dairy farms in the Netherlands yielded good results Dutch dairy company Royal FrieslandCampina, DSM, and feed supplier Agrifirm partnered to incorporate Bovaer into the regular farming activities of  158 dairy farms with about 20,000 cows in the Netherlands…

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AAK launches Innovation Center of Excellence in the Netherlands

NETHERLANDS- Speciality oil ingredients supplier AAK has launched a new Plant-based Foods Global Center of Excellence in Zaandijk, the Netherlands. AAK provides value-adding ingredients that cut across different sectors, including chocolate & confectionery, bakery, dairy, plant-based foods, special nutrition, food service, and personal care. AAK has operated in the Netherlands, one of Europe’s largest agrifood economies, for a long time…

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