SUSTAINABILITY & ESG

The dual certification positions the company as a key player in driving the shift toward more transparent, traceable, and environmentally sound feed supply chains.

Its Securing Affordability of Poultry Parent Stocks in Africa (SAPPSA) program, has helped more than 31 million smallholder farmers across Africa access resilient poultry genetics.

The Nersac factory and the Dueñas facility in Spain are responsible for supplying feed to the entire Western Mediterranean Europe and Africa.

ProteinX®, Protix’s premium insect meal, reduces CO₂ emissions by 78% compared to poultry meal and up to 89% compared to soy protein concentrate.

In 2024, CCPA launched a structured CSR roadmap centered on four key pillars: reducing greenhouse gas emissions, responsible sourcing, eco-designed innovation, and employee well-being.

At a time when sustainability is becoming a defining factor in global food production, this collaboration stands out as a model for how data-driven partnerships can transform the future of animal agriculture.

This recognition signals a chance to amplify Africa’s role in sustainable innovation while proving that pet nutrition can drive real-world impact for the planet.

This is a strategic decision as Africa is home to one-third of the world’s livestock, contributing up to 80% of GDP in some national economies.

Schothorst Feed Research is an independent research company in farm animal nutrition such as poultry, pigs and cattle.

This achievement joins a growing list of ASC-certified BioMar sites, including facilities in Chile, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Norway, and the U.K.