Kent Nutrition’s ARGIS® Probiotic crowned Best of the Best at IPPE 2026

USA – Kent Nutrition, a leading producer of high‑quality animal nutrition solutions in the United States, has been honored with the IPPE Best of the Best Award 2026 in the Animal Food Category for its flagship ARGIS® Probiotic.

The award was presented on January 27, 2026, at the IPPE show in the Discovery Zone, Atlanta, Georgia, recognizing Kent’s exceptional innovation and impact within the animal agriculture industry.

The award honors exhibitors whose innovations demonstrate exceptional advancement and impact within the animal agriculture industry.

Selected by experts from AFIA, NAMI, and USPOULTRY, ARGIS® Probiotic earned recognition for its breakthrough in improving feed efficiency and animal performance in poultry and swine. The product utilizes a proprietary strain of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens to enhance soybean meal digestibility, regulate pH levels, and boost growth efficiency.

Accepting the award on behalf of the company, Kale Causemaker, Senior Director of Innovative Solutions at Kent Nutrition, emphasized ARGIS®’s role in delivering science‑driven solutions to the industry.

“Winning the Best of the Best Award is an incredible honor for KENT Nutrition and a strong validation of our work,” said Causemaker. “ARGIS is changing the game in poultry nutrition, giving producers a powerful, science-backed tool to help improve feed efficiency and performance. This recognition underscores the meaningful impact our team is delivering to the industry.”

Beyond the Award

The award follows a recent development as Kent Worldwide™ (Kent Corporation’s global identity) recently launched WellJoy™, a new global pet wellbeing brand. This initiative reflects the company’s broader commitment to innovation across both agriculture and companion animal care.

WellJoy™ marks Kent Worldwide’s entry into the global pet wellbeing market, offering science‑backed treats and supplements with gut health benefits. The brand builds on Kent’s century‑long expertise in animal care while complementing its established consumer portfolio.

In addition to ARGIS® and WellJoy™, Kent Worldwide is expanding Native Pet globally, further strengthening its portfolio of internationally recognized pet care brands. This expansion joins World’s Best Cat Litter®, which was named Cat Litter Product of the Year at the Pet Independent Innovation Awards 2025.

Together, these achievements highlight Kent’s leadership in producing high‑quality animal feeds and supplements for livestock, equine, and poultry, while expanding its influence in companion animal care worldwide.

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