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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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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 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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Traineeship
Tim van der Vegt – Trainee Finance and Strategy/M&A
Having spent most of his childhood in Indiana (US) growing up on a large dairy farm, it may not come as a surprise to those close to Tim that he chose the traineeship at De Heus. When he and his family moved back to the Netherlands in 2014, Tim finished high school in Assen and decided to study Econometrics with a specialization in Quantitative Finance at Erasmus University in Rotterdam. Among the many traineeships available for prospective starters, the traineeship at De Heus especially excited him.
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Sustainability
Pioneering 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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Sustainability
Planting mangrove forests to contribute to sustainability
Mangrove forests are an important tool in the fight against climate change. That's why the Indonesian government has committed to an ambitious programme of mangrove reforestation in the coming years. As part of its sustainability activities, De Heus Indonesia partnered with the government in a mangrove planting project in East Java. Based on the results of this project, our colleagues are using the knowledge and experience gained to develop other mangrove projects.
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Sustainability
R&D updates: Innovating across the globe
Research forms the basis for every innovation that De Heus brings to farmers. To stay ahead of the curve, we are continuously expanding our global knowledge for improving animal health and feed efficiency. At our research farms, by working together with customers and chain partners, and through collaboration with national and international research partners. Four of our R&D professionals share the latest insights into the research projects they are responsible for.
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Sustainability
How 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.