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DAIRY FARMING

ForFarmers and Remediiate towards circularity
in collaboration microalgae project

orFarmers, specialist in feed
Fsolutions for (organic) live-
stock farming and Remediiate,
a company unlocking the power
of microalgae, to convert CO2
into valuable animal feed, have
signed a letter of intent for their
collaboration in the UK. This col-
laboration focuses on growing mi-
croalgae that can capture industry
CO2 emissions at scale that would
otherwise be released into the at-
mosphere. By processing the mi-
croalgae into animal feed, the end feed, they gain value and trans-
product - the microalgae - adds form into protein for human con-
value. This collaboration offers a sumption. Microalgae are an al-
double solution: it reduces CO2 ternative source material that can
emissions and creates a sustain- help reduce the use of certain
able, circular solution for animal crops, such as soybean. They are
feed. ForFarmers is a knowledge rich in proteins, carbohydrates
partner in this project and its role and oils, but as cultured here, they
is focused on the application of the are not directly suitable for human
microalgae in animal feed. This consumption. That is why we call Zinpro® Corporation
gives microalgae a valuable role them a ‘circular raw material’ for
in the food chain. animal feed. Launches New Global
Reduced CO2 emissions Rob Kiers, COO ForFarmers:
“This collaboration is an important Marketing Campaign
This project helps to reduce CO2
emissions of industries such as step towards a more sustainable
Zinpro Corporation, the world’s leading inno-
energy, cement, steel and petro- future and thus fits well with our vator and manufacturer of performance organic
chemicals, key industries targeted mission For the Future of Farming. trace minerals and animal nutrition solutions, an-
by Remediiate. Most CO2 emis- By using microalgae to sequester nounces the launch of its new global marketing
sions come from chemical reac- CO2 in the final product, we not campaign, “Bring Out Their Best.” This campaign
tions in production processes in only create value for our animal highlights the company’s commitment to enhanc-
these industries. It is often difficult feed industry, but also contribute ing animal performance through science-backed
and expensive to reduce these to a sustainable future. In addition, processes and innovative solutions. Using unique
emissions because CO2 must be it is a step towards more circular- imagery, the initiative brings to life what can be
collected, purified, transported ity, one of the sustainability ambi- achieved when animals are given Zinpro per-
formance trace minerals, improving health and
and stored. Direct use of CO2 at its tions within our organisation.” wellbeing along with business performance—
source is an effective way to abate Future steps otherwise known as the “Zinpro Effect.”
these industrial greenhouse gas- The use of microalgae in ani-
Zinpro dairy customer Pippa Tudor from Hallon
ses. mal feed has a lot of potential but Farm in Bridgnorth, United Kingdom has experi-
Carlos de Pommes, CEO Remedi- needs further development. What enced the Zinpro Effect firsthand. “It’s just nice to
iate: “Our collaboration with For- is interesting about this collabora- come in the parlor in the morning and see our
Farmers is an important step to- tion is that Remediiate is already cows full of milk. I love it because it means I’m
wards sustainable innovation. With culturing microalgae at a large breeding my cows to the potential that they have
Project LightARC in Wales, we are scale, transforming what used to now. And by using Zinpro® IsoFerm® it’s really
now capturing CO2 emissions be a niche industry into a signifi- released that potential in them.”
from nickel production to culture cant market. It is going to make it “We know that producers want what’s best for
microalgae, and in partnership really clear whether formulating their animals,” says Rob Sheffer, Zinpro president
with ForFarmers we are exploring microalgae in animal feed is pos- and chief executive officer. “With this campaign
its application in animal feed. This sible. This will of course require we wanted to convey that when a customer uses
project shows that together we can the innovative steps in the Zinpro products, not only do they have the power
make a positive impact on both in- field of nutrition, with ForFarmers to transform their animals, but they can transform
their business and their future.”
dustry and the environment.” playing an important role in mak-
ing the microalgae suitable for use To further support the campaign’s messaging,
Circular economy in the animal
feed industry in feed. This collaboration could Zinpro offers a library of more than 350 peer-
be an important step towards a reviewed studies validating and providing sci-
The microalgae in the project more sustainable animal feed in- entific proof that Zinpro Performance Minerals®
are cultured to capture CO2 from dustry. outperform inorganic and other organic sources
industry. By using them in animal Circle 30 on enquiry card of trace minerals in the animal production and
pet food industries. Circle 31 on enquiry card
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