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Royal De Heus strengthens its position in the east of the Netherlands by taking over Coops Mengvoeders

Royal De Heus and Coops Mengvoeders have reached an agreement on the acquisition of Coops Mengvoeders by De Heus subject to ACM’s approval. This is a major step for Coops Mengvoeders to further develop its regional growth activities. To De Heus, Coops is a key partner for reinforcing its regional position in the east of the country. With a turnover of 115,000 tons, Coops Mengvoeders has a leading position in the east of the Netherlands. The business activities will be continued under the name Coops Mengvoeders. The acquisition does not affect employment.

An inspiring restoration project with local farmers: Realising the Araguai biodiversity corridor in Brazil

Acquiring raw materials from sustainable sources means protecting natural ecosystems and biodiversity. To support global conservation, De Heus is a long-term partner of the Black Jaguar Foundation. Founded by Ben Valks in 2009, this non-profit organisation works committed to restoration along the banks of the Araguaia River, which connects the Amazon rainforest and the Cerrado savanna in Brazil, two of the world’s most important ecosystems.

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Anke 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.

Pioneering aquaculture research on the banks of the Mekong river

One of the biggest challenges in aquafeed production today is understanding the precise nutritional requirements for different species of farmed fish and shrimp. That is why the global research centre on the banks of the Mekong river in Vietnam is gathering important data that will shed light on the efficient conversion of feed into animal protein. By optimising the impact of aquafeed, farmers around the world can raise healthier fish and shrimp with less feed costs.

Our road to sustainability KPI’s

This year, De Heus is further unfolding its sustainability strategy towards measuring its impact worldwide. Because relevant, reliable and comparable information about the impact of our activities is essential, to monitor our global progress on sustainability and to meet reporting legislation and stakeholder expectations. This all starts with setting a baseline.

Good 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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How to get the best possible start with Kaliber

As a dairy farmer, you want your calves to be as heavy and well developed as possible. The Kaliber Calf Rearing Plan results in heifers that calve at 24 months and weigh 570kg after calving with the backline and the last ribs clearly visible. With our plan, you can optimise height, length and carcass. However, the success of this plan hinges on the first few months. Here’s what you need to know about how to get the most out of your start phase.

Neo Nanda Tin - Treasurer

Neo joined De Heus Myanmar in June 2019. His ambition was to work for one of the best animal feed companies in Myanmar. Before coming to De Heus Myanmar, Neo was an Agri Business Department Manager at one of the top local banks for 4 years. De Heus is his second job in his career. He is currently working as a Treasurer.