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SustainabilityDemonstrably raising the logistic efficiency
In everything we think and do, we are demonstrating our awareness of the necessity to handle energy more efficiently. By continuing to invest in new ideas and systems, we succeed in structurally reducing our energy needs. Thereby reducing our environmental footprint even further. We do this in a number of ways, including the following (based on examples in the Netherlands).
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De Heus Nutrición Animal strengthens her position on the Spanish animal feed market through the acquisition of Acorex
After entering the Spanish market at the end of 2015, De Heus Nutrición Animal is pleased to announce that on March 13th she has signed the agreement for the acquisition of the compound feed plant of the Agrupación de Cooperativas de Regadío de Extremadura (Acorex). With this step De Heus gives substance to its goal of building a leading position on the Spanish market for animal feeds. With the acquisition of Acorex, De Heus increases its presence in the area of Extremadura.
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Our peopleRiem Tuy - Purchasing and Logistic Manager
In 2022, Riem joined De Heus TMH as a Purchaser, where she worked alongside both localand regional teams to ensure alignment with the company’s goals. This period wasoverwhelming, but she gained new experience in purchasing crops, a role that resonatedwith her personally, as her family are rice farmers. She expresses gratitude to the Vietnamteam for their support during this transition.
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SustainabilityHow a De Heus plant can support fish farming in Uganda and help feed the nation
In June 2023, De Heus began construction of its first dedicated aquafeed plant in Uganda. Located in Njeru, near Jinja, on the north shore of Lake Victoria, the factory is expected to start operations early next year. Once the facility reaches full capacity, it will produce some 50,000 tons of fish feed per year, helping to support a rapidly developing aquaculture industry. In addition, it will help to improve the diet and food security of the country's growing population and boost local agriculture.
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PremixSelecting the best performing technical feed additive
Technical additives are an indispensable component of premix animal nutrition, but selecting the ones that deliver maximum efficacy is far from easy. There’s a wide range on offer with a lot of different advice from suppliers. To identify the most effective technical additives, De Heus uses applied research. Wim Wensink, Category Manager Technical Additives Global Premix & Specialties explains how this rigorous, objective approach helps De Heus choose the most effective technical additives so customers can achieve their animal performance goals in the most cost-effective and sustainable way.
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NewsThe grand opening ceremony of the De Heus Can Tho aqua feed mill
On 26 September 2023, at Tra Noc Industrial Zone, Can Tho province, De Heus organized the grand opening ceremony of a new aqua feed mill. The event was attended by H.E. Phung Duc Tien - Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), H.E. Daniel Stork - Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ho Chi Minh City and Mr. Koen de Heus – CEO of De Heus Animal Nutrition. Besides, key leaders from several MARD departments, local authorities and more than 600 customers, partners, press agencies and De Heus representatives also attended. As part of the grand opening ceremony, the guests were invited to a tour inside the feed mill to gain firsthand insight into how high-quality products for the Mekong Delta pangasius farmers are produced.
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TestimonialAfter eight years, our farm already produces 2.7 million litres of milk per year
Fernando Sleutjes from Brazil shares his success story using De Heus animal nutrition products. Read how our solutions helped him improve his operations and meet his goals.
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More animals | De Heus Animal Nutrition
Whether you are a professional snail or rabbit farmer or a pet owner, De Heus has the perfect feed solution for your purpose. Find a De Heus near you.
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Our peopleMartijn Rigutto - Trainee Purchasing & Trading
De Heus offers young professionals an unique opportunity to develop themselves in an international and entrepreneurial environment. Martijn Rigutto (25), a trainee in Purchasing & Trading at De Heus, shares his experiences on how he joined the company and what the traineeship means for his career. He gives a glimpse behind the scenes of a fast-growing international organisation where initiative, responsibility, and entrepreneurship are central.
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TestimonialWith KOVITAL, I’ve improved our calf replacement
Hear from a satisfied customer, Joaquin Garcia Nogales, his experience with De Heus in Spain. Read his testimonial and see how our products have positively impacted his business.
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