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SustainabilitySharing knowledge and insights
To ensure that our specialists around the world would be able to keep themselves up-to-date regarding the latest developments, we founded the Feed Academy in 2015. It is a unique initiative that allows us to combine online learning with practical training courses on livestock farms. All knowledge and new insights thus acquired by our own professionals, they will happily share with livestock farmers in the region where they operate. In addition, we help them improve their professional skills in other ways as well. For example, we organise seminars and training courses for our customers, concerning the application of animal feed, livestock farming, and stable management.
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SustainabilityFighting the waste of food
We are doing our utmost to ensure maximum efficiency in the conversion of vegetable raw materials into animal proteins. We also strive to achieve maximum output at minimum input. In addition, we come into action to prevent wastage. Whenever we can, any residual and side streams from food production processes are utilised as ingredients for animal feeds. Naturally, we are actively sharing our knowledge and experience in this field with our foreign sister companies.
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Our peopleLuka Lam - Farm Design Specialist
Luka joined De Heus in May 2015, spending the first 6 months in the Central Sales team before moving to his current position as Farm Design Specialist in the Agra-Matic team. It has been 5 years of "rolling" - sticking with this job since Luka got his current line manager, Mr Edison, Farm Design Consultant.
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Our peoplePaula Gabriela Henriques - Technical Assistant of Monogastric
Paula Henriques was born in Mozambique and has always had a passion for animals. She says it is in her genes. After graduating in Zootechnical Engineering, she decided that her primary objective was to help improve the living conditions of animals. She is currently a Technical Assistant of Monogastrics, with enormous experience in the animal and feed sector. She began her career in the mid 90s, maintaining her connection to the company that became part of the De Heus Group.
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NewsDe Heus Brazil Inaugurates Largest Plant in Itaberaí, Promoting Regional Growth
De Heus Brazil officially inaugurated its largest plant in Itaberaí, Goiás, on May 4th, 2023. The inauguration event was attended by CEO Koen de Heus, Rinus Donkers (president at De Heus Brazil and Latin America Director), Daniel Vilela (the Acting Governor of Goiás), journalists, opinion leaders, entrepreneurs, politicians, and other entities. The newly opened plant specializes in producing high-quality feed and supplements for ruminants, with advanced technology, production management systems, and an automated process ensuring production safety and adherence to high-quality product standards.
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Royal De Heus continues investments in Spain
De Heus Nutrición Animal acquires Piensos Unzué and strengthens position in North-Spain
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Our peopleSusana Arrojo González - HR Director
June 2020 De Heus Animal Nutrition continued its growth in the north of Spain with the acquisition of Piensos Muga. Susana Arrojo González has been working as a HR Director for De Heus Spain since December 2017. She played an important role in smoothing the merger of both companies into one integrated company with a strong and unique De Heus culture.
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Our peopleIsabel Barreiro - Formulator
Isabel Barreiro has worked as a formulator in the Spanish formulation department since 2016. In 2008 she obtained her veterinary degree. Isabel spent four years working as a researcher at the university and obtained her PhD, which she wants to present this year. Before becoming immersed in the world of animal nutrition and working in a small farming cooperative, she worked as clinician.
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Our peopleKeshnee Rambally - HR officer at De Heus South Africa
Keshnee grew up in a modest home in Pietermaritzburg, Kwa-Zulu Natal. As the eldest of 3 children, her parents were very progressive and always encouraged her to pursue happiness. Keshnee matriculated from Heather Secondary in 1988 and studied early childhood development. 31 years ago, she married into the Rambally family and has two wonderful children. Keshnee recently celebrated her Long Service Award of 20 years at De Heus. She joined Nutrex in 2003 and continued to work for De Heus when Nutrex was acquired in 2007. She initially served as a receptionist and assistant to the Directors, taking on responsibilities such as assisting with orders during the weekends, handling invoicing, and managing price letters, among other departments she contributed to. When an opportunity for growth arose, Keshnee seized it and transitioned to the Human Resources department at the Head Office located in Umlaas Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal.
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Our peopleArturo Peña Cuervo - Veterinary Surgeon and Area Manager
Arturo was born in Badajoz in 1987 and trained as a Veterinary Surgeon at the University of Extremadura. After 7 years doing clinical work with farm animals across Extremadura, he joined De Heus in 2017, becoming part of the team as Area Manager. He currently lives in Mérida, close to De Heus’ factory in La Garrovilla.