The company now operates three connected pet-focused production hubs across Europe, North America and South America.
For poultry producers, gut health is closely linked to feed conversion, growth rates and disease resistance.
The ingredient is non-GMO, vegan, and designed to offer full traceability and contaminant-free production.
dsm-firmenich’s 20-year survey shows livestock performance and food safety under unprecedented threat, with contamination rising sharply across North America, South Asia, and Europe.
This move reflects dsm‑firmenich’s determination to streamline its portfolio and concentrate on higher‑margin consumer markets.
The long-running competitive process, which began in 2024, is nearing its conclusion, with DSM expected to retain a stake in the business.
According to the companies, sustainable eggs will only become mainstream if they are priced on par with conventional options.
Hy-D® can now be used commercially in aquaculture across the European Union, effective from December 31, 2025.
25-hydroxyvitamin D3, the ingredient in question, is a biologically active form of vitamin D3 commonly used as a feed additive.
Verax™ was first introduced for broilers, where it has been credited with enhancing decision-making and reducing reliance on antibiotics.