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Our peopleDaroth Vantha – Quality Supervisor
Daroth Vantha, as a Quality Supervisor at De Heus Cambodia, plays a vital role in maintaining the company's high standards. Her responsibilities span lab operations, quality assurance, quality control, and health, safety, and environment (HSE). She ensures that the quality of feed products complies with both government and global guidelines, safeguarding the company's reputation and customer trust.
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Our peopleAndrej Šoltys – Production Manager
Growing up in Kendice, Slovak Republic, Andrej Šoltys always had ambitious dreams. He attended the T.H. Shevchenko Grammar School in Prešov, where he focused on Slavic languages. Continuing his education at the University of Prešov, he initially pursued studies in interpretation and translation. However, he did not went in that direction. Andrej: "I rather enjoyed being in the centre of the action and being part of the value creation in the team."
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SustainabilityRoots for Resilience: Driving sustainable impact for communities and farms
At De Heus Ghana, we believe resilience in farming starts with harmony between animals, farmers, and the environment. That’s why we launched Roots for Resilience—a five-year sustainability initiative tackling one of the biggest challenges for poultry farmers: heat stress.
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TestimonialDe Heus helped us adapt rations more efficiently and improve the farm's profitability
De Heus' influence can be felt in some of the day-to-day processes at SAT Etxalde. "Mainly in how we work with the animals, the management in groups and batches of uniform age or lactation.
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Our people
Wioletta Winkler - HR specialist
Wioletta has worked at De Heus since 2011. Looking back at her first day at work, she could not have known that in the future she would develop her skills in HR and Payroll. She started her career in the financial department, because this was related to her studies in the field of IT and economic studies. Having specialised in human resource management and social competences, her career path led her to the HR department where she has been working for 4 years.
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Our peopleĐorđe German - QAQC manager at De Heus Serbia
De Heus Serbia started complying with the requirements of the ISO 22000 standard and its implementation. Certification was successfully completed for both production locations, Šabac and Ćuprija. We discussed this project with Đorđe German, QA/QC manager at De Heus Serbia.
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SustainabilityA De Heus hatchery in Ghana boosts the region's farmers and supports local communities
Last year, De Heus formed a pioneering joint venture with Kuipers Breeders to set up a state-of-the-art hatchery in Ghana producing layer chicks. By supplying a cost-effective alternative to imported layer hens, the partnership aims to help develop egg farming in the region, provide the local population with an affordable source of protein and support rural communities. Theo Smalbraak, Business Group Director Africa & Middle East, De Heus, and Jurjën Kuipers of Kuipers Breeders report on the status of project.
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DairyFeeding focused on a net profit per cow
Challenging the cows at the beginning of the lactation period improves their health and efficiency, as well as the net profitgain per cow. Of course the milk production response depends on many factors, including the starting ration, the production level and the dry phase. The cows must be able to cope with the increased feed concentrate level.
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Our peopleGustavo Lino - Project Manager
The collaborative and friendly environment, the continuous learning about agribusiness and animal nutrition and the friendships, dedication and satisfaction he sees in his colleagues are what motivate Gustavo Breternitz Lino most in his work. This is his view of his work environment, one which has stimulated him to build an increasingly solid career.
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Our peoplePhilippe Mbundu – Export Manager Africa at Koudijs
Under the Koudijs brand, De Heus exports feed specialties, concentrates and premixes to more than 75 countries around the world. Koudijs employees are adventurous and enjoy discovering new markets. No challenge is too big. "We are active in many regions and do business with people from all kinds of cultures," says Philippe. “Being able to make a real impact in emerging markets is what drives me."
