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De 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?

In 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.

Grand 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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Reducing emissions with biomass in South Africa

Transitioning from coal to renewable biomass enables De Heus South Africa to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining reliable steam production and strengthening a more sustainable and resilient energy supply.

Your 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.

De 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.

An inspiring restoration project with local farmers: Realising the Araguai biodiversity corridor in Brazil

Acquiring raw materials from sustainable sources means protecting natural ecosystems and biodiversity. To support global conservation, De Heus is a long-term partner of the Black Jaguar Foundation. Founded by Ben Valks in 2009, this non-profit organisation works committed to restoration along the banks of the Araguaia River, which connects the Amazon rainforest and the Cerrado savanna in Brazil, two of the world’s most important ecosystems.

An interview on sustainability with Co & Koen de Heus

De Heus Animal Nutrition is led by the fourth generation of the De Heus family. Co and Koen de Heus both have the role of CEO and lead the company together. We interviewed Co and Koen to find out more about their view on sustainability.

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