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Leading global specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp today announced that the Animal Nutrition focused plant in Waspik, the Netherlands has officially reduced its direct emissions (Scope 1& 2) to report zero over 2024. It is the first Perstorp location with this exceptional distinction.

The company’s new pork welfare policy prohibits by 2030 the use of farrowing crates, sow stalls or gestation crates at any time. It also requires environmental enrichment materials and litter to be provided, prohibits tail docking, and prohibits surgical castration without the use of painkillers.

With this functional insect-derived feed components ingredient from HiProMine, Brenntag is further expanding its sustainable ingredients portfolio.

László Pecze has been appointed director of Topigs Norsvin Central Europe.

Nominations are open globally for a new award recognizing swine educators.

Enter the LUNA2000-2.0MWH Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)—a technology designed to empower operations even in the most demanding conditions.

Working from the TechMix European headquarters in Barcelona, Ms. Aragon will be responsible for all supply chain functions across Europe.

The acquisition is expected to close in Q1 upon regulatory approvals and customary conditions and provisions.

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WELTEC HOLDING is pleased to announce that Dr. Christian Hower-Knobloch will join the company as future CEO.

Under Peter Iversen's leadership, Vilomix has developed explosively and the premix company now has activities on three continents, while turnover has multiplied under his leadership.

Animine is proud to announce its collaboration with Feedworks USA in the US market.

APC announces its latest milestone in environmental sustainability: earning Scope 1, 2, and 3 badges for its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management.

Both companies are dedicated to creating a product that will provide consistent, measurable benefits.

Hendrix Genetics proudly announces the successful closing of the merger between Hypor, its swine genetics division, and Danish Genetics.

The Company has applied to list its shares of common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "SFD."

This collaboration highlights Jyga Technologies' commitment to supporting pork producers worldwide while expanding its global visibility and industry engagement.

The Purdue Animal Sciences Department celebrated the retirements of Marcos Fernandez, PhD, and Allan Schinckel, PhD on December 10.

Smithfield has signed an agreement with VisionAg, LLC, an affiliate of HD3 Farms, one of the largest wean-to-finish and finishing growers in the U.S., to supply hogs to the company as an independent pork producer.

Nicole begins transitioning into the role in January 2025 as Mark Dopp, the Meat Institute’s outgoing COO and General Counsel, prepares to retire in March of 2025.

The Final World Technology Transfer Workshop of the VACDIVA project took place on December 12th, 2024, in Brussels at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).

A study in pigs, which shows that inhaled vaccines could potentially reduce viral transmission and improve efficiency, is an important step toward advancing vaccines for human use.