ANIMAL FEED

The report highlights that subsidised production of beef, soy (for animal feed), and palm oil drives roughly 14% of global deforestation.

The boost in animal feed shipments has come even as raw grain exports slowed due to China’s customs restrictions.

The commercial rollout follows the completion of NRGene Canada’s Saskatoon-based BSF production facility in January 2025.

The acquisition represents an annual volume transfer of around 80,000 tons of compound feed.

This program is also being implemented in Nyeri and Migori counties to promote resilient, nutrition-sensitive aquaculture systems across Kenya.

Unlike fish oil, which depends on harvesting wild fish, algae can be cultivated in controlled indoor fermentation systems using renewable energy.

Researchers urge investment in alternative ingredients such as microbial, algal, insect-based, and next-generation plant proteins.

Under his leadership, Protix plans to advance its global expansion through a sharpened strategic focus and operational agility.

Authorities believe that the pig feed plant will not only support the region’s farmers but also enhance national food security and create new economic opportunities. 

This site marks the company’s leap to industrial scale, ready to supply the global markets for human nutrition, pet food, animal feed, functional foods, and nutraceuticals.