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SustainabilityStimulate the efficiency of phosphates and minerals
In Europe dairy farmers are limited in their business management by the phosphate regulations introduced on 2 July 2015. If they want to grow without purchasing extra land or extra phosphate rights, they simply have to produce more milk per kilogramme of phosphate. This requires a careful strategy, which may vary from one company to the next.
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NewsGroundbreaking ceremony for the De Heus animal feed plant in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya – On the 4th of April De Heus Kenya organized the groundbreaking ceremony of a new animal feed plant in Nairobi, Kenya. Located in Athi River, this facility represents the first dedicated animal feed plant in the country, marking a significant milestone for De Heus. With an annual capacity of 200,000 metric tonnes (MT), the factory is scheduled to initiate operations in the second half of 2025, serving catering to the needs of Kenya's poultry, swine, and dairy farming sectors. This initiative underscores De Heus' commitment to elevating livestock farming standards and supporting agricultural development in Kenya.
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PremixHow global and local expertise result in high-performance premixes
De Heus premixes deliver consistent, high-quality results thanks to the close collaboration between the company’s global formulation team and its local business units throughout the world. The global nutrition, formulation and QA teams determine norms, nutrient levels and formulations guided by local knowledge, field trials and market conditions. Irek Tarlowski, Technologist at the De Heus premix animal feed factory in Lęczyca, Poland, talks to us about how he works together with colleagues throughout the world and how customers benefit.
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Premix stories
De Heus is a global supplier of premix animal nutrition and specialties and has established a dedicated devision to develop and produce these products.
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NewsPerspectives from Management Excellence Programme graduates
At De Heus, leadership is not defined by a title, but by the mindset and commitment to drive meaningful progress. That’s why we invest in people. Our Management Excellence Programme (MEP) is one of the ways we shape the next generation of leaders across our global organisation. Launched in 2023, MEP has already welcomed 38 participants from 14 business units. The programme brings together emerging leaders for a transformative learning experience that equips them with the tools, self-awareness, and strategic insights to lead with clarity, empathy, and impact. MEP is more than a leadership course — it’s a journey of personal and professional growth. Through peer learning, expert coaching, and real-world assignments, participants are encouraged to reflect deeply, challenge assumptions, and lead from a broader perspective.
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Our peopleRachel Thwe - Project Manager
What role does sustainability play in De Heus Myanmar’s (DHM) food production chain? How can DHM increase sustainable production of safe and healthy food locally? How can DHM contribute to the local community through our rich history of knowledge and expertise of the livestock industry? These are the questions that Rachel Thwe, Project Manager of De Heus Myanmar, strives to answer.
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SustainabilityHow De Heus is helping the Tree of Life to grow in Mozambique
Perhaps you’ve already heard of the Moringa tree? The high nutritional value and medicinal properties of its leaves and fruits have earned it the nickname ‘Tree of Life’. But did you also know that De Heus is actively supporting the large-scale cultivation, harvesting, processing and distribution of Moringa in Mozambique? We asked Koen de Heus to tell us more about how our involvement in the business success of the company called MoSagri Lda is helping the local community to enjoy life and live more healthy.
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Our peopleEmily Thuy – Business Development Manager Asia
One day you’ll find Emily Thuy wearing her checked shirt, helmet and safety shoes checking construction progress on a project site. The next day, she’ll be more formally dressed pitching a strategic proposal to the board of management. Or she might be sitting in a corner of the office researching market potential for future projects. “There’s never a dull moment when you work in a professional and fast-growing company like De Heus in dynamic Asia.”
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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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SustainabilityCare for quality and food safety
At De Heus, we will always do our utmost to guarantee quality and food safety. Naturally, we are GMP certified.
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