Press Releases

dsm-firmenich announces agreement to divest Animal Nutrition & Health to CVC Capital Partners

dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, today announces it has entered into an agreement with CVC, a leading global private markets manager, to divest its Animal Nutrition & Health (“ANH”) business for an enterprise value of about €2.2 billion, which includes an earnout of up to €0.5 billion. dsm-firmenich will retain a 20% equity stake in the divested ANH Companies, in partnership with CVC.

Sustell™ partners with Kynetec’s Global Crop Data to Advance Sustainability Insights

dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health, a global leader in sustainable animal nutrition solutions, today announced a data collaboration with Kynetec, a leading provider of agricultural and animal health data.

dsm-firmenich, Hardeman Egg Group and Royal Agrifirm Group Partnership Aims to Make Sustainable Eggs Mainstream

dsm-firmenich announces EU Authorization of Hy-D® in Aquaculture and All Animal Species

dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health is pleased to announce that Hy-D®, 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (25-OH-D₃) produced from Saccharomyces cerevisiae CBS 146008, has received new European Union authorization for use in salmonids, other fish species, and all other animal species. Hy-D® has been authorized in the EU for pigs, poultry and ruminants since 2024.

dsm-firmenich launches Sustell™ Carbon Value Program to drive progress towards agri-food sustainability targets

dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health today announced the launch of its Sustell™ Carbon Value Program, a breakthrough solution designed to help the agri-food value chain reduce carbon footprints at low cost – or even at a profit. This program enables companies to decarbonize their value chains, meet sustainability targets, comply with reporting requirements, and benefit financially from the achieved emissions reductions.

dsm-firmenich advances poultry farming with predictive analytics service for layers

dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health today announced the global launch of its Verax™ machine learning-based precision service for layers, designed to transform how egg producing farms can manage their animal health, welfare, and productivity.

dsm-firmenich and Bayer join forces on animal protein footprinting

dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health and Bayer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance sustainability in the animal agriculture sector.

dsm-firmenich and Schothorst Feed Research Partner to Advance Sustainability in Animal Nutrition

dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH) and Schothorst Feed Research today announced a strategic partnership to drive sustainability in animal nutrition and feed production.

dsm-firmenich and FarmTrace Unite to Simplify Farm-Level Sustainability Tracking

dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health and FarmTrace, a global farm connection & analytics platform, have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate sustainable farming by removing one of the key barriers to environmental footprint measurement.

dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health joins the Milk Sustainability Centre as a Strategic Partner

dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health have formed a strategic partnership with the Milk Sustainability Center (MSC) to help improve the sustainability of dairy farming operations.

dsm-firmenich opens new Animal Nutrition & Health plant in Jadcherla, India

dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH) today inaugurated a new feed additive plant in Jadcherla, Hyderabad, India. The strategic investment aligns with the Government’s “Make in India” initiative and strengthens ANH’s market leading position and growth strategy in India and the Asia-Pacific region.

dsm-firmenich Launches New Lore™ Artificial Intelligence Module for Dairy Cattle at Agroleite 2025

dsm-firmenich, owner of the Tortuga® animal nutritional supplements brand and FarmTell™ farm management software and consulting, is participating in Agroleite 2025, one of the main events on Brazil's dairy calendar, with new offerings for the sector. During the event, held from August 5 to 8 in Castro (PR), known as the "National Capital of Milk," the company officially announces the launch of the new Lore™ artificial intelligence module, developed to support dairy farm management.

EFSA Confirms Safety and Efficacy of Hy-D® for Aquatic and All Other Animal Species

dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health have reached a pivotal regulatory step following the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) published scientific opinion confirming the safety and efficacy of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (25-OH-D₃) exclusively produced with Saccharomyces cerevisiae CBS 146008 for salmonids, other fish species, and all other animal species. The confirmation extends the recognized safety and efficacy of Hy-D® beyond poultry, swine, and ruminants to the entire spectrum of terrestrial and aquatic animals.

dsm-firmenich Launches GutServ® Biotics Postbiotic Solution for Stronger, Healthier Piglets

dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health has announced the launch of GutServ® Biotics, an innovative postbiotic solution designed to support piglet health, resilience and performance.

dsm-firmenich and Allix partner to unlock the value of sustainable feed production with Sustell™

dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health has announced a strategic partnership with Allix, a global leader in feed formulation software, developed by A-Systems, to measure and manage the environmental footprint of animal feed.

dsm-firmenich and Bureau Veritas partner on Carbon Value Program for sustainable animal protein

dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health has announced a strategic collaboration with Bureau Veritas Solutions Denmark A/S, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, to promote a credible sustainability measurement in animal protein production.

dsm-firmenich and Zenkei partner to improve the environmental sustainability of eggs

dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health has announced a partnership with Zenkei Company Limited, a premier livestock nutrition company, to advance sustainability in Japan’s feed and egg production sectors. The two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to implement dsm-firmenich’s Sustell™, the industry-leading life cycle assessment (LCA) platform to measure and improve the environmental footprint of animal proteins.

dsm-firmenich Excellence in Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries Award Announced

dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in nutrition, health and beauty, awarded Naomi D Smith for Excellence in Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries. Ms Smith ranked as the top student from the MSc Sustainable Aquaculture programme in the School of Biological and Marine Sciences at the University of Plymouth in the UK.

dsm-firmenich and Tianlai Livestock Group partner to improve the environmental sustainability of cattle farming

dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health has announced a partnership with Tianlai Livestock Group to reduce carbon emissions in the beef cattle industry.

dsm-firmenich secures positive judgement in patent infringement litigation against Haineng for 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 feed application

dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty, has secured a favourable first instance judgement in China for patent infringement against Shandong Haineng Bioengineering Co. Ltd., holding that the manufacturing, sales and offer-for-sale of two Haineng swine compound premixes containing 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 constitute unlawful use of dsm-firmenich patented technology.

dsm-firmenich and Format Solutions partner to unlock the value of sustainable feed with Sustell™

dsm-firmenich’s Animal Nutrition & Health division, alongside Format Solutions, a leading provider of integrated formulation and feed ERP software, have announced a strategic alliance aimed at quantifying and managing the environmental impact of animal feed.

Japan grants market authorization to dsm-firmenich for the methane-reducing feed additive Bovaer®

dsm-firmenich is pleased to announce that Bovaer®, its innovative methane-reducing feed additive, has received market approval for use with dairy and beef cattle in Japan. This approval marks a significant step towards more sustainable agriculture in Japan.

dsm-firmenich and Bounty Fresh Group (BFG) Philippines partner to revolutionise sustainable poultry production

dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty, has announced a pioneering partnership with Bounty Fresh Group (BFG) Philippines, a leading fully integrated poultry producer and food retailer.

dsm-firmenich opens new animal nutrition factory in Minas Gerais, Brazil

dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty, has inaugurated a new production facility in Sete Lagoas, Brazil on October 17. The plant will produce 100,000 tons of supplements annually for the health and nutrition of beef and dairy cattle.

dsm-firmenich and Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) Philippines partner to measure & improve the environmental sustainability of animal farming

dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty, has announced a strategic partnership with Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) Philippines Corporation, a leading agro-industrial and food conglomerate.

dsm-firmenich announces EU authorization for its next generation phytase, HiPhorius™

dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in nutrition, health and beauty, is pleased to announce the approval of HiPhorius™ for all poultry species for fattening or reared for laying or reared for breeding, sows of all Suidae species and all fin fish in the European Union.

dsm-firmenich opens Animal Nutrition & Health manufacturing plant in Egypt

dsm-firmenich is delighted to announce the opening of its new Animal Nutrition & Health premix and additives manufacturing plant in Sadat City, Egypt.

dsm-firmenich receives market authorization for methane-reducing feed additive Bovaer® in South Korea

dsm-firmenich is pleased to announce that Bovaer®, its innovative methane-reducing feed additive, has received market approval for use with beef cattle in South Korea, making it the first product the country has approved for this purpose. This approval marks a significant step towards more sustainable agriculture in South Korea, allowing farmers to effectively and immediately reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas.

Erratum Statement on our communication relating to the new European authorization of Hy-D®

In our Nutri.Mail of 25/04/2024 on the latest developments on the legislation with respect to the new European approval of Hy-D® among other products unfortunately a redactional error was made. In this message it was wrongfully stated that the common use of Hy-D® with other sources of 1,25 (OH)2cholecalciferol from Solanum glaucophylum (eg. Panbonis) is prohibited by law.

dsm-firmenich expands environmental footprinting to beef industry with Sustell™

dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty, has expanded Sustell™, the leading life cycle assessment (LCA) platform for animal protein, to meet the environmental footprinting needs of the beef industry.

dsm-firmenich extends Sustell™ environmental footprinting platform to shrimp industry

dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty has recently launched a shrimp module for Sustell™, allowing shrimp farmers to map, reduce the full environmental footprint of their operations and meet environmental sustainability targets.

dsm-firmenich and BESTMIX Software partner to unlock the value of sustainable feed production with Sustell™

dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty, and BESTMIX Software, a leader in feed and pet food production solutions, announce their strategic partnership to measure and manage the environmental footprint of animal feed.

dsm-firmenich Presents “Digital Disruptor Award” to Recognize Industry-Leading Technology at 2024 Global Ruminant Days Event

dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in nutrition, health and beauty, presented a new Digital Disruptor award for game-changing technologies within the beef and dairy sector at this year’s Global Ruminant Day event held on 4th to 6th of June in Vienna, Austria.

dsm-firmenich announces EU authorization for Hy-D® for ruminants and renewal in poultry and pigs

dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in nutrition, health and beauty, is pleased to announce that today it received a renewal of the European Union authorization for 25OHD3 from Saccharomyces cerevisiae CBS 146008 in poultry and pigs and extension for its use in ruminants, based on its Hy-D® scientific dossier submitted to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). 25OHD3 (Hy-D®, the unique form from dsm-firmenich) is the main circulating form of vitamin D3 in humans and animals, and sufficient levels are associated with improvements in animal health and performance.

dsm-firmenich announces EU approval for ProAct 360™ in poultry

dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty, and its alliance partner Novonesis are delighted to announce the EU regulatory approval of the innovative feed protease ProAct 360™.

dsm-firmenich announces Sustell™ collaboration with IFC (World Bank Group) to monitor emissions in the dairy supply chain

dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, announces that IFC, the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets and a member of the World Bank Group, has recently agreed to use dsm-firmenich’s Sustell™ in a program in Brazil to monitor emissions in the dairy supply chain.

dsm-firmenich and Agrifirm partner to create a new platform for transparent, sustainable and responsible poultry production

dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in nutrition, health and beauty, and Agrifirm, a leading agricultural cooperative, announce their strategic partnership to create a platform for poultry performance optimisation, focused on health and sustainability.

dsm-firmenich and Deloitte partner to unlock the value of environmental accountability with Sustell™

dsm-firmenich's and Deloitte’s new partnership to create new opportunities related to sustainability in the animal protein value chain through life cycle assessment with Sustell™

dsm-firmenich and Donau Soja team up to highlight the environmental impact of feed ingredients on animal protein with Sustell

dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty, and Donau Soja, an international non-profit organisation supporting sustainable European soya, are proud to announce their partnership to highlight the environmental footprint of animal feeds and feed ingredients using SustellTM, the leading LCA platform for the animal protein value chain.

dsm-firmenich becomes member of Donau Soja

dsm-firmenich, innovator in nutrition, health and beauty, announces its membership in Donau Soja, a multi-stakeholder, not-for profit membership organization.

Canada approves Bovaer® as first feed ingredient to reduce methane emissions from cattle

The Canadian authorities today granted market authorization for Bovaer®, a methane reducing feed ingredient for cattle, which enables dairy and beef farmers to substantially lower their carbon footprint.

dsm-firmenich extends Sustell™ to cover sea bass and sea bream

dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty, has recently launched a marine fish module for Sustell™, allowing aquaculture producers of sea bass and sea bream to map the full environmental footprint of their operations.