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Akralos Animal Nutrition Debuts, Delivering Advanced

Feed And Nutrition

Akralos Animal Nutrition, a new North and scale.
American animal feed and nutrition com- “With the unique strengths and shared
pany, officially launched Feb. 1. Formed values of Alltech and ADM, we can de-
through a joint venture between global liver deeper expertise, broader support
agriculture leaders ADM and Alltech, and a stronger portfolio of nutrition solu-
Akralos combines Alltech’s U.S.-based tions and services, all designed to help
Hubbard Feeds and Canada-based Mas- our customers build more profitable and
terfeeds businesses with ADM’s U.S. feed resilient operations,” said Akralos chief
operations.
operating officer Brad Dalke, an animal
Operating an extensive network of feed industry veteran who has served in
more than 40 feed mills across North experienced team works closely with numerous leadership roles at ADM over
America and supported by more than customers to deliver tailored solutions, the past 27 years.
1,400 team members, Akralos delivers consistent performance and actionable
reliable, high-quality feeds, minerals and insights, supported by leading-edge re- Hubbard and Masterfeeds remain
supplements through its trusted brands, search and development, broad logisti- Akralos’ core customer-facing brands,
backed by advanced nutrition expertise, cal capabilities and strong connections preserving continuity for customers
leading-edge science and personalized across the agri-food value chain. across North America. Product and port-
service. ADM and Alltech have a longstanding folio alignment are underway, ensuring
each brand continues to evolve while
“Akralos brings together proven scale, relationship, tracing back to ADM being benefiting from the shared resources,
innovation and infrastructure with a deep Alltech’s first customer in 1980. Akralos science and operational strength of
commitment to service and results,” said brings together ADM and Alltech’s com- Akralos’ parent companies.
Akralos chief executive officer Brian plementary strengths to form a unified
Gier, a leader with more than 30 years organization with a clear mission: to “Our vision is to become the most
of experience in the commercial animal serve as an advanced nutrition partner- trusted name in animal nutrition by deliv-
feed industry. “From day one, our focus ship committed to delivering a compet- ering high-performance feeds and part-
is on delivering nutrition our customers itive edge for producers, retailers and nerships that drive results,” Gier said.
can rely on, support they can count on animal owners across North America. “We’re here to listen, collaborate and use
and partnerships that help their animals Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, science to solve real-world challenges —
and businesses thrive.” its footprint includes feed manufactur- nourishing advantage for all of our cus-
Akralos is dedicated to helping cus- ing, research and laboratory facilities, tomers and partners.”
tomers gain a measurable advantage, enabling the company to serve the live- Akralos is now fully operational and
bringing together passionate teams, stock, equine, backyard and leisure an- serving customers across North Amer-
proven products and shared values. Its imal markets with unmatched expertise ica. Circle 7 on enquiry card

EW Nutrition and GRASP Strengthen Strategic Partnership

EW Nutrition and GRASP are pleased to an- mitigation (Mastersorb), gut health manage-
nounce a significant strengthening of their col- ment (Activo) and other industry-recognized
laboration through a new agreement that will solutions. The company’s dedicated team
see EW Nutrition increase its ownership stake in will remain focused on delivering the quality
GRASP from its current position to full ownership and innovation that have established GRASP
over the next four years.
as a trusted name in the market.
This strategic move reflects both companies’ “We look forward to this next chapter in our
commitment to long-term growth and their partnership with EW Nutrition,” said Alysson
shared vision for expanding EW Nutrition’s mar-
ket-leading position in the industry. The phased Hoffmann Pegoraro, GRASP Managing Direc-
transition will ensure business continuity while tor. “I am confident that this agreement will
supporting GRASP’s ongoing operations and development help to not only continue producing and de-
initiatives in Brazil. livering innovative solutions for our customers worldwide but
“This agreement represents a natural evolution of our suc- further increase significantly the global footprint of GRASP.”
cessful partnership,” said Jan Vanbrabant, CEO of EW Nutri- The gradual transition to full ownership will be completed
tion. “We are excited to deepen our investment in GRASP and by the end of 2029, ensuring a smooth integration process
its exceptional team, products, and operations in Brazil.” that preserves GRASP’s operational strengths and further so-
GRASP’s portfolio includes world-leading products for toxin lidifies EW Nutrition’s market position.
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