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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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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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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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SustainabilityPioneering sustainable aquaculture for a growing world
At De Heus, we believe in more than just providing feed; we aim for a sustainable and efficient aquaculture. In a world witnessing rapid population growth and increasing demand for animal protein, we recognize the need for responsible and high productive forward-thinking practices. De Heus aims to be part of an aquaculture industry that is recognized for productive sustainable farming and positive global impact.
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SwinePreventing lameness in sows
Since more and more sows are kept in group accommodations, hoof lesions in sows are more common than before. Reason for us to devote extra attention to this problem.
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Our peopleDirk van den Broek - International laboratory technician
De Heus has its own laboratory. Dirk van den Broek is International Laboratory Technician and has been working for De Heus for nearly 20 years. He not only performs all kinds of analyses in the laboratory, but he also develops analysis methods, takes samples and advises international companies on cross-contamination tests.
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Our peopleAsiome Bismark Junior - Shift Supervisor
Asiome has an extensive background in economics and mathematics, a skill set in analytic deductions in special tools like SAP, and a solid background in Management Information Systems (MIS). For the past six years, he has worked in the Agricultural sector (food and feed) in various capacities, ranging from hands-on production to the documentation of activities.
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NewsDe Heus Brazil Inaugurates Largest Plant in ItaberaÃ, 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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PoultryDe Heus sells poultry slaughterhouses Van Miert to Clazing
Royal De Heus has signed a conditional agreement with Poultry Slaughterhouse Clazing. The agreement implies that Clazing takes over the poultry slaughterhouses of Van Miert and Mieki Hunsel from De Heus. As a result of the agreement, De Heus acquires a minority stake in Clazing. With this step, the slaughter capacity is safeguarded. Hereby, a slaughterhouse combination has been created with a positive future outlook. The proposed transaction has yet to be approved by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).