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Royal De Heus production of animal feeds meets high Tesco standards
Various De Heus plants throughout Europe are regularly inspected by Tesco. During its inspections, this British supermarket chain thoroughly assesses whether the production of our animal feeds complies with its specified requirements. We always aim to produce high-quality animal feeds. It is therefore rewarding to see that Tesco found our animal nutrition to be up to their standards during their latest inspection of one of our sites in the Netherlands. This confirms that our quality criteria and method of working continue to meet the highest possible standards.
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Royal De Heus makes strategic entry into the Balkans
On 15 July this year, Royal De Heus signed the agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the shares of the Serbian company Proteinka. By means of this acquisition De Heus is making an entry into the Balkans that is focused on the future. This step is in line with De Heus' aim of further broadening its country portfolio and building up a position in a region where the animal husbandry sector is set a fast development over the years ahead.
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De Heus Animal Nutrition boosts growth in Poland with acquisition of Golpasz
On July 1 st , 2020, De Heus Animal Nutrition signed an agreement for the acquisition of the Polish compound feed company Golpasz (annual production capacity of 500,000 tonnes of compound feed). The acquisition is still subject to approval from the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK).
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Royal De Heus strengthens position with Romagnoli
On 4th of April this year, Royal De Heus signed the agreement for the acquisition of the Brazilian cattle nutrition company Romagnoli Ltda. With this step De Heus gives substance to its goal of building a leading position on the internationally very important Brazilian market for animal feeds. De Heus is pleased to announce that the founder of the company, Crésio Victor Romagnoli, will continue to be very closely involved in the company. He views the acquisition as an important impulse for further growth.
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Announcement De Heus – Rabobank contract
In the presence of Dutch Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality Carola Schouten, Rabobank India and De Heus India signed a contract on the 25th of May 2018. With this contract Rabobank supports De Heus India with expanding their business in India. The funding allows De Heus India to further improve the De Heus production processes and quality controls with the joined aim to help farmers improve the quality of products they produce as well as increasing their income.
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SustainabilityHow quality genetics have been transforming the nation’s poultry value chain
Faced with increased competition and chain integrations, a volatile market and increasing consumer demands, Vietnamese independent poultry farmers’ access to a steady supply of quality day-old chicks was disappearing. Driven by the growing demand for quality farm inputs, a joint venture was established between De Heus Vietnam and Belgabroed – to secure farmers’ access to quality inputs and break ground for a much bigger strategy to bring quality poultry meat to the Vietnamese consumer.
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De Heus opens Aquaculture Research and Development Centre
On May 4 th Royal De Heus proudly celebrated the opening of the Aquaculture Research & Development Centre in Vinh Long, Vietnam. This De Heus R&D Centre is supported by three organisations: Fresh Studio, Vietnam’s Can Tho University and the Netherlands’ Wageningen University. This state-of-the-art centre enables De Heus to test innovative feed formulas and new Aquaculture farming techniques.
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De Heus accelerates growth in north of Spain with acquisition of Piensos Muga
De Heus Animal Nutrition signed the agreement for the acquisition of Piensos Muga in Spain, effective from June 29 th . The acquisition of Piensos Muga is an important step for De Heus to strengthen its leading position as supplier of animal nutrition products in Northern Spain, a key region to the Spanish livestock sector.
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Grand opening of new shrimp feed production line in Vinh Phuc Vietnam
Saturday October 7 th marked the grand opening of the shrimp feed production line located in our Vinh Phuc factory of De Heus in Vinh Phuc, Vietnam. With this factory De Heus is able to respond to the rapid growth of shrimp farming sector in the North of Vietnam.
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De Heus LLC starts construction of its 7th factory
De Heus Vietnam starts the construction of its 7th animal feed factory in Vietnam, located in the Mekong Delta. It will be the first De Heus factory in Vietnam located directly at the river. It has a dedicated port facility that will enhance the efficiency of transporting raw materials and finished products. It will also have a bulk loading station for the supply of feed by bulk trucks.
