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NewsDe Heus strengthens strategic position in Vietnam by acquiring Masan's feed business
Ho Chi Minh City, 5th November 2021 – Further to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between De Heus Vietnam and Masan on 14 September 2021 (the “MOU”), today, De Heus Vietnam announces the signing of a strategic agreement with Masan, pursuant to which De Heus will obtain control of 100% of the feed related business of MNS Feed (100% ANCO and 75.2% Proconco).
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TestimonialDe Heus stabilised our business and enabled us to expand our farm
Discover how De Heus' quality feed helped Boris Losonci achieve success in his livestock farming operations in Serbia. A testimonial from a satisfied customer.
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SustainabilityDe Heus Business Principles: Our compass for acting with integrity
Rules can be useful. An established set of norms, values and principles which form the basis for how people act in public and in a social context. Essentials for solid teamwork and successful partnerships. But what if your colleague or chain partner is accustomed to different norms, values and principles?
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TestimonialSustainable Growth, Technology, and Genetic Improvement: The Successful Journey of the Tonetto Family
Discover the history of the Tonetto family and their beef cattle farm and read more about the the partnership between De Heus and Perfeita União.
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SustainabilityOur approach to sustainable soy
Today, feed and food producers have several options for sourcing sustainable soy. While the common goal of zero deforestation and land conversion is the same, opinions differ about the best way to achieve this.
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NewsGrand opening of new De Heus Shrimp Feed Mill in Vietnam
On the 5th of March 2024, at Co Chien Industrial Zone, Vinh Long province, De Heus organized the grand opening ceremony of a new shrimp feed mill. Esteemed dignitaries graced the occasion. Additionally, customers, partners, prominent leaders from local authorities, and members of the press were in attendance. The guests were invited to a tour inside the feed mill to see firsthand how high-quality shrimp feeds are produced.
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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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TraineeshipArno Willemink – COO Asia
Growing up on a dairy farm, as a child Arno Willemink (32) was naturally already involved in the livestock business. His Industrial Engineering and Management degree at the University of Twente would not lead him directly to the agriculture sector. In 2012, however, he embarked on an internship for De Heus Vietnam, doing market research about the Myanmar market which De Heus was planning to open up. This made him aware of the opportunities for Dutch agricultural companies abroad. After completing his master’s degree in Financial Engineering and Management, he started as Trainee Purchasing & Trading in 2015. Since 2018 Arno has lived in Asia, first as Purchasing Director Asia in Vietnam and since 2022 as COO Asia.
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SustainabilityGlobal perspectives on powering progress
For the many challenges farmers are facing around the world, De Heus offers solutions that fit their local contexts. Witold Obidzinski and Theo Smalbraak reflect on key sustainability issues and developments in the regions in which they operate.
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SustainabilityDeveloping a self-sufficient food chain and fostering rural communities in Ghana through layer farming
As an entrepreneurial company, De Heus strongly believes that independent entrepreneurship of farmers is the engine of local economies. We believe in maintaining the vitality of rural communities. To help achieve this, local business units collaborate with supply chain partners to support rural farmers so they can strengthen and improve their business operations. This in turn benefits local communities and helps countries become more self-sufficient in terms of food supply, particularly in developing nations. In Ghana, the vast majority of laying hens are imported, resulting in high egg prices. De Heus has formed a pioneering joint venture with Kuipers Breeders to produce layer chicks locally. This will not only support the country in developing its own independent food supply, it will also help provide the local population with an affordable and nutritious source of protein. We talk to Jurjën Kuipers of Kuipers Breeders and Theo Smalbraak, Business Group Director Africa & Middle East, De Heus, about how the partnership developed, what they plan to achieve and their long-term ambitions.
