Wrapping up November: What’s new in the world of pigs?
Pig Progress reports on the latest business news and updates from the global pig industry, including the launch of the Zinpro Sow Excellence Index, Moving Floor’s strategic partnership with Hunan Yuanhn Holdings Group, and AHV International securing a patent for its quorum-sensing-powered QSI Technology Extract. Also, Minitube’s new headquarters in Germany, Biochem’s acquisition agreement for BASF’s global glycinate business, Evonik’s logistics upgrade for MetAmino in Antwerp, and Cargill’s expanded micronutrition capacity in Austria. This and more.
Pig Progress reports on the latest business news and updates from the global pig industry, including the launch of the Zinpro Sow Excellence Index, Moving Floor’s strategic partnership with Hunan Yuanhn Holdings Group, and AHV International securing a patent for its quorum-sensing-powered QSI Technology Extract. Also, Minitube’s new headquarters in Germany, Biochem’s acquisition agreement for BASF’s global glycinate business, Evonik’s logistics upgrade for MetAmino in Antwerp, and Cargill’s expanded micronutrition capacity in Austria. This and more.
Zinpro launches sow excellence index
Zinpro has launched the Zinpro Sow Excellence Index – the swine industry’s first data-driven benchmarking system designed to prove a correlation between claw lesions and sow productivity. The company developed the Index using data from more than 30,000 individual sow assessments worldwide.
Moving Floor enters into strategic partnership
Moving Floor, a Swedish company that develops automated, self-cleaning flooring systems for animal housing, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Hunan Yuanhn Holdings Group in China. The agreement covers deliveries of Moving Floor technology with an order value of €50 million over 5 years.
AHV International secures patent for QSI technology
Quorum-sensing-powered technology has received a patent, marking a significant advancement in animal health. AHV International’s patented QSI Technology Extract helps maintain animal health by modulating microorganism quorum sensing, enhancing resilience against biofilm-related disorders. This innovation reduces chronic disease incidence in ruminants, swine, poultry, and aquatic animals.
Minitube opens new headquarters
On 15 November, representatives from all 10 of Minitube’s global subsidiaries attended the official opening of the company’s new headquarters in Tiefenbach, Germany.
Agreement reached for Biochem’s acquisition of BASF’s global glycinate business
Biochem and BASF have entered into a binding agreement on Biochem’s acquisition of BASF’s global glycinate business. By acquiring this business, Biochem gains enhanced market access and a well-established network of distribution partners from BASF, guaranteeing a seamless transition for all customers worldwide. The transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of 2026.
Evonik upgrades logistics infrastructure for MetAmino in Antwerp
Evonik used the September-October shutdown of its Antwerp methionine facilities to modernise MetAmino (DL-methionine) logistics. A new filling installation and expanded big-bag storage boost packaging flexibility, occupational safety, and global supply security.
Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health increases micronutrition production capacity
Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health has announced the completion of a major expansion at its Engerwitzdorf facility in Austria, increasing current production capacity by 50% to meet the growing customer demand for micronutrition solutions. The facility has been operating with 2 large silos for raw materials since it opened in 2020. By adding 6 additional silos, the facility is now able to produce up to 30,000 mt per year, enough to fortify up to 200 million mt of feed.
Novus refreshes its logos
Novus has unveil its refreshed product logos, designed to improve visibility and align with the nutrition company’s corporate identity. The new logos and colors can be seen on company brochures, trade show booths, and the website. Senior director of Global Strategic Marketing, Laura Muñoz, says the new look is in service of the company’s diverse customer base, which includes nutritionists, poultry, swine, and cattle producers, veterinarians, as well as feed mills and distributors.
DSM-Firmenich launches Sustell carbon value program
DSM-Firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health has announced the launch of its Sustell Carbon Value Program, designed to help the agri-food value chain reduce carbon footprints at low cost – or even at a profit. This program enables companies to decarbonise their value chains, meet sustainability targets, comply with reporting requirements, and benefit financially from the achieved emissions reductions. The program package includes ISO-assured footprint measurement via the Sustell life cycle assessment platform, the prerequisite protocols to credibly transfer emission reductions across the value chain, and expertise on animal nutrition and sustainability to deliver impact from farm to fork.
