ANIMAL FEED

The joint project aims to evaluate if the model should be extended across more than 18,000 hectares of farmland in southern Chile.

The launch comes as Mars Incorporated marks 115 years.

The plant will have a 150,000-tonne annual capacity.

The livestock development strategy focuses on health, commercial feeds, genetics, sustainability, value chains, peacebuilding, and market expansion.

The initiative will seek to expand access to finance for farmers and private investors while mobilising additional private capital for productive investments.

The factory is equipped with a comprehensive system of modern machinery and equipment, and many production stages are automated.

The agreement is also expected to support implementation of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement, which entered provisional application on May 1, 2026.

Valorisation of fruit byproducts is opening greener pathways for poultry and livestock nutrition, helping reduce waste streams while supporting circular farming systems.

Ryan Mortvedt says that he brings more than 20 years of experience in swine production, business development, and sales leadership as a proven livestock industry leader.

The event will focus on feed technology, quality, safety and operational efficiency through expert presentations and panel discussions.