Netherlands
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DSM-Firmenich, Hardeman Egg Group and Agrifirm partner to make sustainable eggs mainstream
According to the companies, sustainable eggs will only become mainstream if they are priced on par with conventional options.
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First bird flu cases confirmed in cats in the Netherlands
H5N1 infections in cats have been reported in other countries globally, often linked to consuming infected birds, raw meat, or contaminated farm products.
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Innovative soy chain set to cut broiler feed emissions by more than a third
The initiative targets one of the biggest contributors to poultry emissions: feed production, which accounts for about 78% of a broiler’s total greenhouse gas footprint.
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Wageningen scientists unveil breakthrough vaccine platform covering all African Horse Sickness serotypes
African Horse Sickness, which is transmitted exclusively by Culicoides biting midges, can kill up to 95% of infected horses.
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Veramaris secures sustainable algae oil supply chain with landmark storage partnership
Meanwhile, Veramaris has announced Mark van Nieuwland as the incoming CEO of Veramaris, effective January 1, 2026.
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dsm-firmenich launches AI-powered Verax service to boost layer productivity
Verax™ was first introduced for broilers, where it has been credited with enhancing decision-making and reducing reliance on antibiotics.
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Hendrix Genetics unveils Kona Bay Balance Pro for sustainable shrimp farming
The product joins other specialized lines in the Kona Bay portfolio, including Kona Bay Speed and Kona Bay Strength.
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ForFarmers acquires Beukelaar Diervoeders to strengthen broiler and pig feed operations
The acquisition represents an annual volume transfer of around 80,000 tons of compound feed.
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Protix appoints Maiko van der Meer as CEO to drive global growth in sustainable protein
Under his leadership, Protix plans to advance its global expansion through a sharpened strategic focus and operational agility.
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Hendrix Genetics earns FAO recognition for advancing sustainable livestock
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.
