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TestimonialI am confident about what we are doing now. We are growing in the right way
Hear from Mrs. Tien on her experience working with De Heus in Vietnam. Discover how our animal feed solutions improved her farm's productivity and profitability
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SustainabilityHow one modern slaughterhouse raises the bar for Myanmar’s poultry sector
Throughout Asia, the demand for sustainable and safe poultry products is growing rapidly. In the face of increased competition and movements towards chain integration, a volatile market and changing sales channels, many independent poultry farmers in Myanmar are struggling to tap into this potential. Together with key players in the poultry sector, De Heus Myanmar developed the first modern slaughterhouse in the country, providing independent farmers a better price for their products and access to a premium market.
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NewsDe Heus awarded World-class Workplace label for 2022
"This label makes me incredibly proud of who we are as De Heus and how we distinguish ourselves from other organisations as an attractive employer", with these words Isolde Eleveld - HR Group Director De Heus - collected the World-class Workplace label for 2022 presented by Effectory. This label celebrates fantastic employership and demonstrates De Heus’ ongoing commitment to employee engagement to its current and future workforce.
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Our peopleRafał Blachowski - senior distribution specialist
Choosing to work at De Heus was not accidental. In 2009, Rafał graduated in commodity science from the Faculty of Animal Bioengineering at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn. His first job was working as a sales representative. In 2014, whilst browsing through job advertisements, he came across a vacancy for a distribution specialist at De Heus. Having graduated in agricultural studies, he was familiar with animal nutrition. Furthermore, he had already heard a lot of good things about De Heus. Many of his college colleagues worked at De Heus and praised the conditions and opportunities there. Rafał applied without hesitation and was invited to an interview at the company's headquarters. In 2015, he officially joined the De Heus team.
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Our peopleJoão Malaca – Beef Specialist
João Malaca is a Beef Specialist for De Heus in Portugal. Working closely with customers, he provides them with the right nutrition to achieve their goal, thus winning their trust. A family man, João loves jazz and blues music.
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PigletsSuccessful approach to piglet farming at De Heus experimental farm
Piglet rearing at the De Heus 'De Elsenpas' Centre for Practical Research has proved very successful. The specific approach and strict hygiene protocols produce excellent results: many weaned piglets per sow, good weaning weights, low loss rate and high feed intake averaging 700 grams per piglet in the farrowing stable. According to farm manager Zias Lukasse, the experimental farm is therefore one of the frontrunners in the pig farming sector.
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Animal NutritionAnimal species for which we also produce feed
Our focus is on enhancing animal health and improving results for our customers. However, we not only make food for poultry, swine, ruminants and fish… Whatever animals you keep, we have the appropriate feed! We have several different brands that supply animal lovers with the right feed for their pets as well as nutritional solutions for farmers with less frequently farmed animals. Here are species of animal for which we also produce feed:
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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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SustainabilityA surprising source of sustainable ingredients
A third of all food for human consumption in South Africa is never consumed. This food usually ends wasted in landfills. By law, food that has not been sold before its expiration date is no longer suitable for human consumption. This forces bakeries in South Africa to take back any bread that has reached the end of its shelf life in the supermarket. De Heus saw a unique opportunity to use the valuable nutrients of this bread and prevent them from going to waste.
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Our peopleHana Franková – receptionist
Hana is the first person you encounter when you enter our head office in the Czech Republic. She is the ever-smiling receptionist and key to giving visitors and employees a good first impression. Besides handling incoming mail, calls and visitors, she has many other administrative-related responsibilities. Even though she studied hospitality and tourism, when she found there was a job opportunity at De Heus, she was quick to apply for the position of receptionist.
