Animal Health and Nutrition

The move comes as Nestlé positions Mexico as a strategic hub for both domestic sales and regional exports.

JA26 brings U.S. and partner medical and veterinary teams together to strengthen military partnerships and boost readiness for humanitarian, crisis response, and UN/AU peacekeeping missions.

Industry stakeholders say the change could raise feed costs by around 3–6%.

The company is positioning itself to meet rising demand while maintaining cost control and product quality.

The company said the fund will scale to $50 million annually from 2028.

The event attracted senior decision-makers, with 125 industry leaders participating.

Brazil produces around 30 million tonnes of meat annually, driving feed demand of approximately 85-90 million tonnes.

Only 27 companies are currently listed in the Chinese supplier register, while 39 are still awaiting approval.

Feed accounts for 60-70% of production costs, and this approach could reduce dependence on conventional feed inputs by 30-40%.

Well-managed feedlots can generate annual returns of 15–25%, supported by short production cycles and rising demand for finished animals.