BASF expands production capacity for feed enzymes

BASF’s animal nutrition business to serve the growing demand for enzymes and thus support customers’ growth plans

BASF has expanded the production capacity of its enzymes plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Through the expansion of the existing plant, BASF has significantly increased the annual number of feasible fermentation runs. The larger production capacity enables BASF to meet the growing global demand from customers for a reliable high-quality supply of the BASF feed enzymes Natuphos E (phytase), Natugrain TS (xylanase and glucanase) and the recently launched Natupulse TS (mannanase). The expanded enzyme plant has already started production and larger quantities of BASF feed enzymes are now available.

“With this capacity expansion, BASF addresses the needs of our customers through investments and product innovation,” says Michael De Marco, BASF Vice President Global Business Management Enzymes. “This underlines our commitment to meeting the increasing demand of our customers around the globe.”

Focusing on the development of the feed industry, Daniela Calleri, BASF Vice President, Business Management Animal Nutrition, comments: “The market asks for more enzymes. Demand is expected to continue to rise in the coming years. This is where BASF wants to expand its position as one of the leading manufacturers of feed enzymes.”