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SustainabilityLooking at the road ahead: De Heus' commitment to sustainable transport in The Netherlands
Every day, a fleet of 100 trucks hits the road to deliver animal feed from the Netherlands to customers across The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Germany and the northern part of France. Traveling up to 100,000 kilometres annually, these heavy-duty vehicles are responsible for significant CO2 emissions which add to the footprint of our feed. Three logistics professionals from De Heus share their experiences with a more sustainable approach to truck transport.
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SustainabilityDe Heus invests in GHG impact and business continuity with own solar park in South Africa
As part of the commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible animal feed at De Heus, the company is working to reduce its carbon footprint worldwide. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated in production and logistics are contributors to the carbon footprint, which is why De Heus has an ongoing programme of sustainability initiatives to tackle these emissions. Underlining the company’s dedication to advancing ecofriendly solutions within the animal nutrition industry at a regional level, it has recently developed a field of solar panels at one of its production facilities in South Africa. This decision was primarily driven by the GHG impact, but it also improves the operational resilience and business continuity.
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Our peopleMartijn Rigutto - Trainee Purchasing & Trading
De Heus offers young professionals an unique opportunity to develop themselves in an international and entrepreneurial environment. Martijn Rigutto (25), a trainee in Purchasing & Trading at De Heus, shares his experiences on how he joined the company and what the traineeship means for his career. He gives a glimpse behind the scenes of a fast-growing international organisation where initiative, responsibility, and entrepreneurship are central.
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Research farms | De Heus Animal Nutrition
Our Global Research Farms are located where there is a centre of knowledge and a technological infrastructure for a specific group of animals
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AquacultureOur aquaculture R&D facility in Vietnam in pictures
Our aquaculture R&D center is located in tropical Vietnam next to the Mekong river. This is ideal because we can do the research trials under near-market conditions. For example use water with similar quality parameters resembling the markets where we are present, in Vietnam, South East Asia and other warm water aquaculture producing countries. Water is pumped into sedimentation ponds to get rid of suspended solids, before it is pumped into a reservoir tank. From here gravity will take care of supplying water to the rest of the facility which consists of an indoor section and an outdoor section.
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Testimonial“The extra knowledge shared by our milking robots helps us move forward.”
Our Dutch farmers share success stories, thanks to the extra knowledge provided by our milking robots. Read their testimonial & discover the benefits for yourself.
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SustainabilityHow the global HR listening survey will help De Heus develop as a learning organisation and drive our success
Earlier this year, De Heus conducted its second global HR listening survey. About 10,000 colleagues were asked questions, covering a number of areas, about their experience of working at De Heus and how engaged they feel with the company. Wichard Bieze, Group Director Human Resources, tells us about the results and how they will help us build a future-oriented, learning organisation as we grow and develop.
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Senior Researcher Poultry
Join our team at Royal De Heus as a Senior Researcher Poultry.
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SustainabilityResponsible use of antibiotics: A holistic approach to animal health
Farmers of today have to cope with many challenges. Next to volatile prices and increasing market demands, they face upcoming legislation and societal concerns about animal welfare and responsible use of antibiotics. To support farmers in tackling these challenges at the same time, De Heus developed the Natural Power programme. A hands-on and tailored approach to healthy, highly productive animals by boosting their natural power. Increasing farm performance and supporting farmers to use antibiotics responsibly.
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SustainabilityA De Heus hatchery in Ghana boosts the region's farmers and supports local communities
Last year, De Heus formed a pioneering joint venture with Kuipers Breeders to set up a state-of-the-art hatchery in Ghana producing layer chicks. By supplying a cost-effective alternative to imported layer hens, the partnership aims to help develop egg farming in the region, provide the local population with an affordable source of protein and support rural communities. Theo Smalbraak, Business Group Director Africa & Middle East, De Heus, and Jurjën Kuipers of Kuipers Breeders report on the status of project.
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