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Corvin van Dinther – Production Manager Koudijs premix factory
Koudijs premixes are produced in a dedicated premix plant in Veghel, in the south of the Netherlands. The plant is built to ensure that every bag, big bag, or bulk container contains a high-quality, homogeneous premix tailored to customer needs. Get to know Corvin, who has been with the organization for more than 35 years, starting as an operator and now active as a Production Manager for the Koudijs premix factory.
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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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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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Our peopleMarcino Pereira Júnior - Technical Services Manager - Swine
Marcino Pereira believes that aligning his responsibilities with the desire to see the entire De Heus team grow, and seeking to understand the aspirations of each member of his team is the way in which he can contribute to the development of all. "For me, the growth of each individual is the growth of the whole team. It’s very satisfying to be able to look back and see how much I was able to grow with De Heus," he says.
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SustainabilityLooking at the road ahead: De Heus' commitment to sustainable transport in The Netherlands
Every day, a fleet of 100 trucks hits the road to deliver animal feed from the Netherlands to customers across The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Germany and the northern part of France. Traveling up to 100,000 kilometres annually, these heavy-duty vehicles are responsible for significant CO2 emissions which add to the footprint of our feed. Three logistics professionals from De Heus share their experiences with a more sustainable approach to truck transport.
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PremixIdentifying the best performing Enzymes for the Asian market
Every year new technical additives are launched offering added value in terms of stability and efficacy. De Heus wants to ensure that customers all over the world benefit from the most innovative, cost-effective technical additives, and enzymes are a key example. But how does the company deal with the sheer volume of new enzymes coming on to the market and identify the best performing products? We talk to Gerry Oude Elferink, Director Poultry Nutrition & Support Asia, and Arno Willemink, Chief Operating Officer Asia, about the selection process and how rigorous testing leads to high-quality premixes that deliver consistent results.
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SustainabilityOur 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.
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VacanciesOur culture | De Heus Animal Nutrition
Our company culture is unique. As a family-run business for four generations the entrepreneurial spirit runs through our veins. Read all about it.
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SustainabilityR&D updates: Innovating across the globe
Research forms the basis for every innovation that De Heus brings to farmers. To stay ahead of the curve, we are continuously expanding our global knowledge for improving animal health and feed efficiency. At our research farms, by working together with customers and chain partners, and through collaboration with national and international research partners. Four of our R&D professionals share the latest insights into the research projects they are responsible for.
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SowsWhat can we learn from the Danish sow farming?
The motto of the De Heus' sows and piglet experts is 'those who cannot share cannot multiply'. This is why we included this article about our experience during the study trip to Denmark.
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