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Prestigious EU TRACES certification for its Silkworm Pupae-derived products opens door to European market.

Loopworm, a pioneering leader in sustainable insect-based nutrition, announced that it has secured the prestigious EU TRACES certification for its Silkworm Pupae-derived products for both pet and animal nutrition. With approval number CAPEXIL/SR/PAC/ABP-PET/2425/402, Loopworm is now fully authorised to supply its innovative, sustainable ingredients to the European Union market.

This milestone positions Loopworm, which operates a GMP+, ISO 22000, and HACCP-certified facility with a 6,000 metric tonnes per annum capacity, as a key player in the EU market for sustainable protein sources. The certification process, facilitated by the expert guidance of DGFT officials, AQCS Bangalore, and CAPEXIL Chennai, was completed efficiently within just a few months.

European Expansion: A Strategic Step Forward

Co-founder & CEO, Ankit Alok Bagaria, expressed his excitement: “Receiving the EU TRACES certification is a significant milestone validating our commitment to quality and compliance to international standards. Europe is an exceptional market for sustainable, high-quality ingredients, and we are eager to meet the growing demand for sustainable nutrition in pet and animal feed.”

Since the commercial launch of Loopworm’s LoopFactory in April 2024, the company has already been supplying multiple truckloads of its protein and fat products monthly, primarily to the Asian aquaculture market. These products have demonstrated significant benefits in shrimp feed, particularly in improving feed palatability and growth rates.

A Game-Changer in Sustainable Nutrition

Loopworm’s silkworm pupae are leaf-fed, reared in ambient, climate-friendly conditions, making them a sustainable alternative to conventional feed ingredients. The resulting products are nutrient-dense, featuring proteins rich in essential amino acids like Methionine, Lysine, Threonine, and Arginine, along with vital trace minerals like Selenium.

A key differentiator for Loopworm is its ability to overcome the challenges that have historically hindered the insect protein industry—namely, cost efficiency, scalability, and consistent product quality. “We have cracked the formula to deliver on all three fronts,” said Ankit.

Future Innovations on the Horizon

Beyond its current offerings, Loopworm is working on expanding its portfolio to include insect-derived palatants, flavor enhancers, and functional products, which are already pilot-scale optimized. One promising area of exploration is the application of silkworm-derived biomolecules in anti-diabetic and anti-obesity formulations for pets.

Furthermore, Loopworm’s R&D team is developing a novel recombinant protein platform to produce high-value animal therapeutics, biologicals, and diagnostics at a fraction of the cost traditionally required. This groundbreaking technology aims to revolutionize the production of complex biomolecules.

Ankit concluded, “We are thrilled to enter the European market and are already in discussions with multiple pet food companies eager to integrate our products into their formulations. While we’re here to learn from our customers, we’re equally committed to educating them about the unique benefits of our sustainable products.”

Prestigious EU TRACES certification for its Silkworm

Animal Health, Company News, World

The joint venture will combine the specific strengths of both partners, including Vland’s market access, regulatory capabilities in China as well and its fast innovation cycles

Evonik China Co., Ltd and Shandong Vland Biotech Co., Ltd agreed to build a joint venture to expand their presence in gut health solutions products for farm animals globally. Evonik will be the majority shareholder in this joint venture with 55 per cent of the shares. The joint venture, called Evonik Vland Biotech (Shandong) Co., Ltd. will have its headquarters in Binzhou, China, and is planned to enter the market in Q1/2024.

The joint venture will combine the specific strengths of both partners, including Vland’s market access, regulatory capabilities in China as well and its fast innovation cycles. In addition, the joint venture will benefit from Evonik’s global sales force and market access, R&D and global regulatory capabilities. Sales of the new joint venture are expected to be in the low double-digit million euro range.

Evonik announced earlier this year that it is developing its speciality nutrition business with system solutions and specialities for poultry, swine and ruminants. The partnership with Vland on gut health solutions is an essential element towards Evonik’s strategy to offer system solutions for its customers in the animal feed industry.

Customised system solutions consisting of products, services and know-how delivering sustainability benefits are part of the strategic core of Evonik’s life science division Nutrition & Care, which includes the Animal Nutrition business line. Biosolutions such as probiotics for animal gut health will strengthen the division’s biotechnology platform.

Evonik Vland Biotech (Shandong) Co., Ltd. will also engage in creating new gut health products. As part of the agreement, Evonik will distribute the joint venture’s portfolio outside of the Greater China Region. The joint venture allows Evonik to expand its gut health solutions by adding broader formulation elements to its global product portfolio.

The joint venture will combine the specific

Animal Health, Company News, Live Stock, World

The combination of Olmix and Yes Sinergy marks a new milestone in the development of Olmix’s Animal Care Business Unit

Olmix Group, a global specialist in natural solutions for agriculture, acquired Yes Sinergy, a Brazilian biotech company specialising in natural additives for animal nutrition and welfare.

With the acquisition of Yes Sinergy, Olmix Group is pursuing its international development, positioning itself as a major supplier of bio-sourced solutions for agriculture. The Group now generates revenues of more than €200 million, including nearly €150 million in animal nutrition, health and welfare.

The consolidation of the two companies is based on their complementary strengths, both geographical and technological, as well as their shared ambition of combining economic performance with the transition to more sustainable farming models. The operation builds on the companies’ shared values focused on a scientific approach to knowledge and the essential role of innovation based on bio-sourced materials: seaweed for Olmix and sugar-cane yeast for Yes Sinergy.

The combination of Olmix and Yes Sinergy marks a new milestone in the development of Olmix’s Animal Care Business Unit. Through this acquisition, Olmix Group reaffirms its international ambitions and positions itself as a leader in bio-sourced solutions for animal nutrition, health and welfare.

The acquisition will boost Yes Sinergy’s sales, technical and R&D resources while enabling the company to pursue its growth in the European and Asian markets. At the same time, Olmix’s integration of Yes Sinergy will accelerate its development in Latin America, one of the world’s most dynamic agricultural markets, penetrate the pet care market and complement its range of natural solutions for livestock.

Robert Clapham, Olmix Group CEO, commented, “The acquisition of biotech company Yes Sinergy is fully in line with the Animal Care Business Unit’s growth plans. I’m convinced that under the leadership of Mickael Rouault, who recently arrived as the head of this business, the two teams’ combined expertise and skills will stimulate innovation and the growth of our bio-sourced solutions. The Group now has a global presence spanning Europe, Asia and Latin America, and the Animal Care Business Unit’s revenues are spread evenly across these three areas.” 

The combination of Olmix and Yes Sinergy

Animal Health, Company News, World

Joining hands with Dr Amit Das, A-Systems aims for Allix to be one of the most used formulation software in the area in the coming years.

A-Systems, a market-leading provider of animal nutrition software, announced its partnership with Dr Amit Das to strengthen its position in South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka).

For the last 20 years, A-Systems has developed the Allix feed formulation software, KAllix quality control software and Ruminix Ruminant Ration Balancer. These solutions are some of the most used solutions in some parts of the world. So by joining hands with Dr Amit Das, A-Systems aims for Allix to be one of the most used formulation software in the area in the coming years.

Dr Amit Das is a well-known reference in the animal nutrition industry. He started his career in V.H Group (Uttara Feeds) as Animal Nutritionist and then worked as Head of Animal Nutrition and R&D at ACI-Godrej Agrovet and Business Head at Amrit Global BD Ltd. In addition, for many years, he has been providing consultancy to key players in India, Bangladesh, Nepal & some countries in Africa.  Dr Das has a deep knowledge of the existing feed formulation software market available in India. He is very confident in Allix3 formulation software, and he feels that this software will add a lot of value to the feed industry. This is a very powerful formulation tool and is very user-friendly.

“I have been very impressed by the quality of the solutions and services provided by A-Systems’; having more than 20 years of experience in feed formulation, I have never experienced such great software. I am truly confident Allix3 users have a lot to gain from this modern solution,” said Dr Amit Das.

This new partnership enables A-Systems to rely on a local and trusted consultant providing high-quality advice and support. “A-Systems is very excited to start marketing in this key market collaborating with Dr Das. His long experience in the animal nutrition industry and his choice to collaborate with A-Systems to provide a better service to his customers in the South Asia market gives a good reason to South Asian feed mills to give it a try Allix3,” said Benoit Chesnais in charge of the Asian development of A-Systems.

Joining hands with Dr Amit Das, A-Systems

Acquaculture, Animal Health, Company News, Environment, Live Stock, Sustainability, World

Nutreco’s investment in BiomEdit underscores strategic partnership and a shared mission to create novel animal health solutions through the untapped potential of the microbiome

Nutreco, a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed, announces that it has taken a minority stake in animal health’s most advanced microbiome biotech company, BiomEdit. The two companies recently entered into a ground-breaking, long-term strategic research and commercial partnership – the first since BiomEdit was founded – to bring livestock and aquaculture producers innovative and truly novel feed additives developed through microbiome technology. 

“Through this investment, we are reinforcing the unique collaboration that brings together BiomEdit’s state-of-the-art microbiome discovery platform and Nutreco’s customer access and distribution capabilities,” said Fulco van Lede, CEO Nutreco. “We’re excited about its potential to help us super-charge our supply of proprietary ultra-speciality ingredients, speed up progress on our purpose of Feeding the Future and create a more sustainable future for our industry.”

“Nutreco’s investment in BiomEdit underscores our strategic partnership and a shared mission to create novel animal health solutions through the untapped potential of the microbiome,” said Aaron Schacht, CEO of BiomEdit. “We are pleased that Nutreco, a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed, is joining our roster of world-class Series A investors to help fuel innovation in feed additive products.”

Nutreco's investment in BiomEdit underscores strategic partnership

Acquaculture

The global partnership will jointly develop and market insect meal to help aqua feed customers raise more sustainable seafood with less environmental impact

Cargill and Innovafeed are committed to actions that identify and grow planet-friendly ingredients, find new ways to reuse by-products and develop fish nutrition that promotes and enhances the health of farmed fish.

The agreement combines Innovafeed’s expertise in formulating precision insect ingredients and Cargill’s global animal nutrition capabilities to scale up the use of insect ingredients in multiple types of animal feed. Under this new contract, Cargill will benefit from high-performance and sustainable ingredients for salmonids. Insect-based feed has become a competitive alternative to other sources of protein at all levels, including nutrition, production, and sustainability.

Together, Cargill and Innovafeed maximise the use of resources to create a high-quality feed with much less waste.

“A contract of this size and scope for insect ingredients in aquafeed is a first in our industry and marks a major milestone in favour of more sustainable and efficient animal feed, thanks to novel ingredients and insects more specifically,” said Clément Ray, Innovafeed’s co-founder and CEO.

Innovafeed is transforming the feed industry and broadening the basket of performant and sustainable ingredients available to the aquafeed formulators. Insect-based feed has become a competitive alternative to other sources of protein at all levels, including nutrition, production, and sustainability.

The global partnership will jointly develop and

Company News, Live Stock

The acquisition combines Cargill’s global network and deep expertise in animal nutrition technologies with Delacon’s pioneering knowledge and market experience in phytogenic feed additives

To support feed customers in this growing space, the world’s leading agribusiness company Cargill has announced that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Delacon, the globally leading expert in plant-based phytogenic additives.

“After a successful five-year partnership, Cargill and Delacon will build upon their combined deep history and long-term commitment to scientifically driven, sustainable customer solutions focused on animal health, feed efficiency, and performance,” said Adriano Marcon, Cargill animal nutrition president.

The acquisition combines Cargill’s global network and deep expertise in animal nutrition technologies with Delacon’s pioneering knowledge and market experience in phytogenic feed additives, a category that uses a broad range of herbs, plants and their extracts, such as essential oils, to improve livestock and aquaculture performance and promote animal health.

Markus Dedl, Delacon’s chief executive officer, shared his insights, “It is my responsibility to assure the frame for Delacon’s future growth, developing our ability to thrive, and taking phytogenic expertise to the next level. The acquisition will enlarge Delacon’s scope for future innovations and make phytogenic feed additives more available globally. Together, Cargill and Delacon will accelerate the pace of innovation and drive strategic, long-term growth.” 

With the addition of Delacon’s plant-based phytogenic products, Cargill is further committed to research, innovation, sustainability and collaboration in the digestive and immune health space.​

The acquisition combines Cargill’s global network and

Animal Health, R&D

The Global Innovation Centre hosts more than 2,000 visitors a year

Cargill is expanding and renovating its Global Animal Nutrition Innovation Center in Elk River, located just 30 minutes from its global headquarters. Along with a facility in Velddriel, The Netherlands and the soon to be operating Changrong R&D centre in China, the Elk River site serves as a hub of the company’s global network of 15 animal nutrition research and technology application centres. These sites work around the clock to explore, innovate, and think ahead of customers’ challenges in navigating today’s complex and ever-changing environment.

The nearly $50 million investment will upgrade animal facilities including a new dairy innovation unit, construct a larger onsite feed mill, create a visitor’s space, and build a state-of-the-art laboratory for nutrient research and development. The Global Innovation Centre hosts more than 2,000 visitors a year. In addition, new viewing corridors will allow visitors to view the animal R&D facilities conveniently.

Adriano Marcon, Group Leader of Cargill’s animal nutrition business commented, “This is the largest investment Cargill’s animal nutrition business has made in innovation. We are taking a significant step towards what is going to create state-of-the-art technologies for our world. We want to be the best animal nutrition partner globally, and our customers expect us to bring innovations that make them more competitive, efficient, and sustainable. When they choose us as a trusted partner, they rely on us as a conduit to new technology. Therefore, we must be in the forefront and move faster to continue delivering on our promise to customers.” 

The Global Innovation Centre hosts more than

Animal Health

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.”

BASF’s animal nutrition business to serve the

Dairy, Live Stock, Start ups

Over 2.8 million farmers are likely to benefitted from Stellapps and Nutreco partnership

India’s leading dairy tech startup, Stellapps has announced a five-year partnership with Trouw Nutrition, the animal nutrition division of Nutreco. Stellapps currently impacts 2.8 million farmers in 36,000 villages in India with its technology, and with this partnership, the Trouw Nutrition products will impact its entire customer base. 

Over 2.8 million smallholder farmers using Stellapps’ technology will now gain access to Trouw Nutrition’s high-quality feed products, including premixes and feed additives to support animal health, productivity, and milk yield. The partnership commits both parties to close cooperation, sharing one purpose to find innovative ways of Feeding the Future, Nutreco’s purpose. 

In addition to high-quality feed products, Stellapps’ will benefit from Trouw Nutrition’s 90 years of experience; innovative tools and farm management expertise. The partnership follows a successful 10-month pilot with 5,500 farmers across Uttar Pradesh and Kolar, Karnataka which saw the use of Trouw Nutrition products, alongside mentoring and training, and resulted in an improvement on farm outputs such as milk yield and profitability.

Over 2.8 million farmers are likely to