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SustainabilityAn interview on sustainability with Co & Koen de Heus
De Heus Animal Nutrition is led by the fourth generation of the De Heus family. Co and Koen de Heus both have the role of CEO and lead the company together. We interviewed Co and Koen to find out more about their view on sustainability.
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Our peopleAnke Swinkels and Eke Sinnema – female bulk truck drivers
Anke Swinkels (35) and Eke Sinnema (23) both work as dry bulk tanker truck drivers for De Heus in the Veghel area of the Netherlands. Being a truck driver wasn’t a lifelong dream for either of them, but they are both very happy with their career choice. Working in two shifts, they enjoy the variety, freedom and autonomy offered by the job.
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SustainabilityUsing genetics to improve yields for fish farmers in Indonesia
Indonesia is one of the world's leading producers of farmed fish and seafood. To consolidate this position, the government aims to increase sustainable aquaculture in the coming years in collaboration with various public and private partners. In 2019, De Heus was one of five Dutch companies who partnered in FishTechIndonesia, a project headed by Larive International, which promoted sustainable and innovative aquaculture production systems and best practices locally.
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PremixGood milling starts with high-quality ingredients
High-quality ingredients are by no means guaranteed. To ensure the best possible ingredients and guarantee consistent supply, it’s essential to carefully select suppliers and work with them in the right way on an ongoing basis. We interviewed Carl IJzerman, Group Manager QA/QC, and Mark Viejou, Global Purchaser Minerals and Trace Elements, to find out how De Heus collaborates with suppliers so that everybody wins.
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NewsDe Heus to change its governance model
Since 2007, Co and Koen de Heus have co-held the position of CEO of the family business, De Heus Animal Nutrition. The family business aims to continue to grow in a sustainable manner. To allow the company to do so, several changes will be made to the company’s governance model.
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Our peoplePavel Ryšánek - Grain Purchaser
Pavel Ryšánek is a new dad and a raw materials purchaser, who tries to divide his time evenly between taking care of his little newborn son and working for De Heus (Czech Republic). He graduated from the University of Defense, where he studied Purchasing and Logistics. During the last two years at university he worked for a Logistics Provider in a part-time job in order to gain experience. He stumbled upon De Heus by chance while searching for job offers, so it is his first full-time job after graduation. Luckily for us he has stayed (for six years already).
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SustainabilityIntroduction of the responsible feeding programme
As the world population continues to grow – to an estimated 9.8 billion people in 2050 – so does the need for access to affordable, safe and healthy food. The World Resources Institute estimates that we will see a 56 percent increase in the global demand for food, and an increase of nearly 70 percent in the demand for animal-based food. This is a major challenge that requires a critical look at the food production chains we are part of.
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SustainabilityDe Heus invests in GHG impact and business continuity with own solar park in South Africa
As part of the commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible animal feed at De Heus, the company is working to reduce its carbon footprint worldwide. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated in production and logistics are contributors to the carbon footprint, which is why De Heus has an ongoing programme of sustainability initiatives to tackle these emissions. Underlining the company’s dedication to advancing ecofriendly solutions within the animal nutrition industry at a regional level, it has recently developed a field of solar panels at one of its production facilities in South Africa. This decision was primarily driven by the GHG impact, but it also improves the operational resilience and business continuity.
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SustainabilityHow the global HR listening survey will help De Heus develop as a learning organisation and drive our success
Earlier this year, De Heus conducted its second global HR listening survey. About 10,000 colleagues were asked questions, covering a number of areas, about their experience of working at De Heus and how engaged they feel with the company. Wichard Bieze, Group Director Human Resources, tells us about the results and how they will help us build a future-oriented, learning organisation as we grow and develop.
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SustainabilityHelping employees thrive through effective programmes for safety, health and well-being
At De Heus, we believe that we can only give our customers the best support if our employees are healthy and able to collaborate in a safe, nurturing workplace. By taking care of their physical and mental well-being, we can help our people function at their best in both their private and work lives. To achieve this, we offer a safe and inspiring work environment, promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage our employees to develop themselves. In Poland, the company's commitment to outstanding employership is demonstrated by the Top Employer certification awarded to De Heus Poland in 2023. We talk to Aleksandra Frankiewicz, Director Human Relations at De Heus Poland, and Wichard Bieze, Global Director Human Resources, about the programmes that help give employees a healthy work-life balance and how they reflect De Heus' global HR policy.
