Poultry business update: What did you miss this February?
We’re keeping our finger on the pulse and bring you a summary of the latest business updates from the global poultry industry from February, including a broiler breed accepted under the RSPCA welfare scheme, the launch of a new enzyme for poultry feed, and a new feed mill in Kenya. This and more from the global poultry industry.
Aviagen Rustic Rowan accepted under RSPCA Assured animal welfare scheme
Aviagen’s Rustic Rowan breed has been accepted for use under the RSPCA Assured animal welfare scheme. The Rustic Rowan joins the Rustic Gold to be accredited as a breed which also qualifies for the parameters of the European Chicken Commitment. The Rustic Rowan offers a slower-growing bird with strong welfare characteristics, balanced with excellent levels of production, efficiency and robustness, according to Aviagen.
Huvepharma launches Huvezym neXo enzyme for poultry and pigs
Huvepharma received a European Union wide registration for the use of Huvezym neXo in all poultry and pig species, including sows. This new enzymatic complex is a result of several years of research together with Wageningen University into the enzymatic degradation of fibre in the digestive tract of monogastric animals.
De Heus Kenya opens landmark feed mill in Athi River
De Heus Animal Nutrition has officially opened its animal feed production plant in Athi River, Machakos County. With a total investment of KES 3 billion (US$23 million), the facility has an annual production capacity of 240,000 mt. De Heus continues to demonstrate its commitment to growth across Africa, marked by the recent commissioning of a new aquafeed factory in Uganda, the start-up of a second livestock feed factory in the Ivory Coast, and plans for further expansion across East Africa.
Novus releases global soybean data, highlighting risk hidden in poultry diets
Novus’ new white paper, Outsmarting Trypsin Inhibitors, analyses over a decade of data on trypsin inhibitor (TI) challenges in soybean meal for poultry feeds. The paper shares why there is no “safe” level of TI where animal feed is concerned, how TI levels vary globally and across soybean products, why heat processing alone does not eliminate risk, the documented impacts of TI on poultry performance, and practical strategies for measuring and managing TI-related risk.
Nuscience receives Factory of the Future Award for the third time
Nuscience, part of the Royal Agrifirm Group and producer of premixes, concentrates, mineral blends, young animal feeds and functional ingredients for pigs, poultry and cattle, has received the Factory of the Future Award for the third time. This award recognises forward-looking companies that are preparing for the challenges of Industry 5.0 through 7 key transformation areas: advanced manufacturing, digital factory, eco factory, integrated engineering, human-centered organisation, smart factory and networked factory.
Vilomix delivers record results
Danish Agro Group subsidiary Vilomix International Holding delivered another record financial statement in 2025 and is increasing its investments internationally. The premix and minerals company increased its turnover by 15% to €590 million. Revenue has grown by almost 50% over the past 5 years. Operating profit (EBITDA) rose to €49.4 million in 2025, which is the highest in the company’s history and an improvement of €10.2 million compared to the previous year.
Phytobiotics presents the 3rd generation of Sangrovit
Phytobiotics Futterzusatzstoffe GmbH has presented the 3rd generation of Sangrovit feed additives. The new Sangrovit combines 5 bioactive alkaloids. The alkaloid combination includes the 4 well-established active compounds sanguinarine, chelerythrine, protopine, and allocryptopine, as well as the newly integrated canadine, which was identified and standardised as part of a novel patent approach. Canadine expands the physiological mode of action of Sangrovit, according to the company, particularly regarding stress management, anti-inflammatory properties, and the improvement of carcass quality.
EW Nutrition and GRASP strengthen partnership
A new agreement that will see EW Nutrition increase its ownership stake in GRASP from its current position to full ownership over the next 4 years. GRASP’s portfolio includes products for toxin mitigation (Mastersorb), gut health management (Activo) and other solutions.
COFCO brings certified Argentine soy to Vietnam feed sector
Global agri-business COFCO International has delivered its first COFCO Responsible Agriculture Standard-certified soy cargo into Vietnam, marking the entry of its certified South American supply into one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing feed markets. The shipment also represents the first export of COFCO Responsible Agriculture Standard-certified soy or soymeal from Argentina to any international destination. The cargo will supply Vietnam’s export-oriented poultry and aquaculture sectors.
DSM-Firmenich releases results of 2025 mycotoxin survey
DSM-Firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health has released the results of the World Mycotoxin Survey from January to December 2025. In December 2025, a total of 25,626 samples were collected and analysed from 95 countries. Compared to 2024, results concluded that all 6 main mycotoxins increased, including aflatoxin, zearalenone, vomitoxin, fumonisins, T-2 mycotoxin, and ochratoxin A. The mycotoxin risks that threaten feed quality and animal performance globally vary across regions worldwide, with multiple kinds of mycotoxins often occurring together. The survey includes further details on trends in mycotoxin occurrence over the years, prevalence levels for each mycotoxin in each region, global and local risk levels, and risk levels posed to each species.
Novus to present 2 papers at JRA 2026 in France
Novus is presenting research on the availability and efficacy of organic trace minerals in broiler diets at the 16èmes Journées de la Recherche Avicole et Palmipèdes à Foie Gras (JRA 2026), which is being held from 18-19 March in Tours, France. The first poster examines manganese in broiler nutrition, demonstrating that the mineral plays a critical role in normal bone development, metabolic pathways, antioxidant systems, immune organ function, and meat quality. A second poster features the results of a large-scale commercial field study, where optimised levels and forms of organic trace minerals and vitamins were evaluated for their impact on broiler performance and carcass characteristics.
