Sustainability

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

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 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.

Four farms in total will share a prize pool of US$200,000, providing financial recognition and visibility to pioneers in sustainable aquaculture.

These initiatives reinforce dsm-firmenich’s commitment to making measurable sustainability a practical reality across global agriculture.