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SowsSows that are less fit give less milk
Problems in the start-up of milk production after farrowing is a familiar problem in Pig farming. How do we track down the cause of this problem?
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NewsDe Heus strengthens strategic position in Vietnam by acquiring Masan's feed business
Ho Chi Minh City, 5th November 2021 – Further to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between De Heus Vietnam and Masan on 14 September 2021 (the “MOU”), today, De Heus Vietnam announces the signing of a strategic agreement with Masan, pursuant to which De Heus will obtain control of 100% of the feed related business of MNS Feed (100% ANCO and 75.2% Proconco).
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SustainabilitySafety and consistency: our two core ingredients for animal feed production
All over the world, De Heus provides farmers with the feed solutions and technical support they need to achieve their individual farm objectives. To meet the nutritional needs of livestock and aquaculture and generate predictable results, De Heus has implemented a consistent feed quality approach across all its business units. So, whether you’re in Poland, the Netherlands or Ghana – every bag of feed that a De Heus factory produces tomorrow will have the same feed quality as today.
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NewsDe Heus Opens New Animal Feed Factory in Punjab, India
Rajpura, Sept 30th - De Heus India, part of De Heus Animal Nutrition, opens a new animal feed factory in Rajpura, Punjab. The factory, built with an investment of around 17 mln USD, is one of the largest and most advanced in India, carrying an installed capacity of 180 kMT with the potential to expand to 240 kMT. The factory has separate production lines for cattle, buffalo, poultry, and pig feed. It uses the latest European technology and automation to produce high-quality animal feeds.
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NewsThe grand opening ceremony of the De Heus Can Tho aqua feed mill
On 26 September 2023, at Tra Noc Industrial Zone, Can Tho province, De Heus organized the grand opening ceremony of a new aqua feed mill. The event was attended by H.E. Phung Duc Tien - Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), H.E. Daniel Stork - Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ho Chi Minh City and Mr. Koen de Heus – CEO of De Heus Animal Nutrition. Besides, key leaders from several MARD departments, local authorities and more than 600 customers, partners, press agencies and De Heus representatives also attended. As part of the grand opening ceremony, the guests were invited to a tour inside the feed mill to gain firsthand insight into how high-quality products for the Mekong Delta pangasius farmers are produced.
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SustainabilityDe Heus Business Principles: Our compass for acting with integrity
Rules can be useful. An established set of norms, values and principles which form the basis for how people act in public and in a social context. Essentials for solid teamwork and successful partnerships. But what if your colleague or chain partner is accustomed to different norms, values and principles?
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SustainabilityIn Indonesia, bacteria help shrimp farmers to improve their biosecurity
Over a decade ago, bacteria-related diseases started to emerge in Indonesia, causing a significant loss of production to the shrimp industry. Teguh Winarno and Kadi Mey Ismail are on a mission to help local shrimp farmers optimise their biosecurity and boost their business.
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NewsGrand opening of new De Heus Shrimp Feed Mill in Vietnam
On the 5th of March 2024, at Co Chien Industrial Zone, Vinh Long province, De Heus organized the grand opening ceremony of a new shrimp feed mill. Esteemed dignitaries graced the occasion. Additionally, customers, partners, prominent leaders from local authorities, and members of the press were in attendance. The guests were invited to a tour inside the feed mill to see firsthand how high-quality shrimp feeds are produced.
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PremixYour gateway to the Chinese supply market
To ensure the high quality and reliability of its premixes, De Heus sources a large number of ingredients from China. This allows the company to build more sustainable supply chains. Two strategic Chinese partners are Jiangxi Tianxin Pharmaceutical, a high-tech enterprise specialising in vitamin production, and Meihua Group, a global leader in amino acids for the feed industry. Kyle Wang, Deputy General Manager at Jiangxi Tianxin Pharmaceutical and Liang Yubo, Board Director at Meihua Group tell us how they work with De Heus to ensure a solid supply base so that customers remain competitive.
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SustainabilityDe Heus’ commitment to sustainable aquaculture: Insights from VIETFISH 2024
At VIETFISH 2024, De Heus was proud to reflect on its progress in the aquaculture sector and outline the steps it continues to take towards building a sustainable future. Representing De Heus Asia and Vietnam, Sustainability Manager Thuy Nguyen (Emily) highlighted the company’s commitment to responsible aquaculture practices, emphasizing the importance of long-term collaboration with farmers, industry stakeholders, and local communities.