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ANIMAL HEALTH

GMP+ INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES SEVEN NEW

MICRO LEARNING MODULES AT THE GMP+ ACADEMY

A little over six months after the found- Keeping knowledge
ing of the GMP+ Academy, more and more
professionals from the feed sector are using up to scratch
the online platform. GMP+ International Roland van der Post, Managing Di-
launched ten micro learning modules about rector of GMP+ International, notes that
prerequisites on the platform. Seven new more and more feed professionals are
modules are being added. The new modules using the online platform.
are about the different aspects of feed trans- “We want all parties in the chain to
port and are available in six languages. know about the opportunities offered
A micro learning is an accessible by the GMP+ Academy. Whether for
way of sharing basic knowledge and refresher courses or training new em-
skills about feed safety. Companies can The modules are available individ- ployees, the teaching materials of the
use them as refresher courses for their ually or as a single package (with a GMP+ Academy keep the knowledge
people or to train new employees. The discount). The micro learning modules within companies up to scratch. The
modules last no more than ten minutes are available in English, German, Pol- new microlearning modules are a val-
and contain lots of practical examples. ish, Spanish, Italian and Dutch. uable addition to our ever-expanding
offering.”
The different themes Loading and unloading
The new modules, developed in part- One of the modules has as its sub-
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feed sector, cover aspects such as plan- Driver Jan Derks van de Ven of HAVENS
ning transport, including the use of the grain merchants in the Netherlands par-
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products and cleaning vehicles used
that are important for feed safety”, says
for transport. Two more general les-
Jan. “Every feed truck driver should
sons are about the importance of GMP+
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IRRITEC HAS REACHED ANOTHER IMPORTANT GOAL

IN THE PATH OF INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY

UniCredit has underwritten a €12 million bond (minibo- the development of a responsible supply chain and the
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support Irritec – among the world leaders in the precision is an action consistent with the Sustainable Development
irrigation sector – in its growth and development strategies. Goals (SDG) of the 2030 Agenda promoted by the Unit-
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ESG objectives in the environmental, social and govern- to adhere”.
ance sectors.
These are the words of Carmelo Giuffrè, President and
CEO of Irritec:
“We would like to thank UniCredit for accompanying
Irritec in this important development, which has allowed
our company to strengthen its growth strategy by acquir-
ing sources of long-term funding through the issuance of
bonds. This operation will support investment projects
and innovation, which are important strategic drivers for
the consolidation of a sustainable and replicable business
model, from the promotion of a culture of water saving, to

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