October 2026 feed update: What did you miss?
The latest business news from the animal feed and livestock sectors includes new partnerships, investments, product developments and changes in company strategies. From sustainability milestones and advances in animal nutrition to industry events and leadership appointments, All About Feed brings together some of the key developments from October.
Denkavit first to achieve GMP+ Feed LCA certification
Denkavit has become the first company to achieve GMP+ MI5.7 Feed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) certification, awarded by Kiwa. Building on its existing GMP+ MI5.5 Carbon Footprint of Feed certification, the achievement provides independently verified insight into the environmental impact of its products and processes. It also strengthens transparency for customers and supports their own sustainability targets and reporting obligations.
Agrifirm brings animal nutrition expertise together under Nuscience brand
Royal Agrifirm Group is consolidating its specialist animal nutrition expertise under one global brand, Nuscience. The portfolio includes premixes, concentrates, farm minerals, young animal feeds, specialty feed ingredients and protein ingredients, alongside tools and services. The rollout will begin in EMEA, with Agrimprove and Earlyfeed incorporated into the portfolio and Hamlet Protein’s expertise more closely connected to the broader offering.
Phileo and PhageLab partner on poultry health solutions
Phileo by Lesaffre and PhageLab have formed a strategic partnership to develop bacteriophage-based solutions targeting poultry pathogens such as Salmonella and E. coli. The collaboration will initially focus on Latin America, with plans for global expansion, aiming to improve flock health, productivity and food safety while supporting more responsible antibiotic use.
Amandus Kahl and Schule Mühlenbau build new feed plant in Austria
Amandus Kahl and sister company Schule Mühlenbau have built a new processing plant for Austrian feed producer Fixkraft in Enns. Inaugurated on 19 September 2026, the facility processes soybeans, rapeseed products and grains. Amandus Kahl supplied the monocomponent plant, while Schule Mühlenbau provided a flaking line and cleaning equipment. The investment strengthens Fixkraft’s raw material self-sufficiency and supports its annual compound feed production capacity of up to 280,000 tonnes.
Rotem continues under Speria with established product range
Agricultural technology brand Rotem is entering a new phase as part of Speria, while retaining its distinct identity and existing product range. Its climate control and farm management solutions serve poultry houses, pig farms and greenhouses. Rotem confirms there will be no changes to its products, including its Trio, Greenfield and AC2000 controllers. The move brings its decades of agricultural technology experience into Speria’s broader offering across the food supply chain.
Innovad Group takes majority stake in Olea Fortius
Innovad Group has become the majority shareholder of Greek company Olea Fortius, strengthening its access to Mediterranean botanicals for animal nutrition. The partnership builds on 3 years of collaboration and has already resulted in Novinox Nat Olea, a natural olive-based antioxidant. It also supports the development of Korevion, an olive-based solution to be unveiled at EuroTier 2026.
Barenbrug launches 2027 grass seed guide
UK grass seed breeder Barenbrug will launch its 2027 Barforage Product Guide at AgriScot on 18 November in Edinburgh. The guide features the company’s grass varieties and seed mixtures, including new options for livestock systems across the UK and Ireland. It also offers advice on reseeding, multi-species mixtures and selecting grass, brassicas, legumes and herbs to improve forage productivity and drought resilience. Farmers can collect a copy at stand 129 in the Highland Hall or visit Barenbrug’s website.
OlsAro raises €5m to develop climate-resilient cereal varieties
Swedish AgTech company OlsAro has raised €5 million in seed funding to develop climate-resilient cereal genetics and bring its first salt-tolerant wheat variety to market. Led by Industrifonden and Nordic Foodtech VC, the investment will support international field trials, further development of its SeedAX platform and new research into drought tolerance and nitrogen-use efficiency. OlsAro's wheat has shown yield increases of up to 41% compared with a moderately salt-tolerant variety under saline conditions in Bangladesh.
NUQO holds first international summit in Poland
Feed additive company NUQO held its first international technical and business summit in Poland in October 2026, bringing together teams from 8 countries. Discussions covered product developments, R&D projects, commercial strategies and future growth plans. Delegates also visited the company's Polish production site to see recent investments and expanded capacity.
World Nutrition Forum 2026 brings together over 600 delegates
More than 600 delegates gathered in Kuala Lumpur for dsm-firmenich's Animal Nutrition & Health World Nutrition Forum 2026. Under the theme ‘NextGEN’, discussions focused on science, innovation, digital technologies and sustainability in animal production. The event also highlighted the company's future brands, Noviwest and Panavora, and awarded Ghent University's Professor Gunther Antonissen the NextGEN Award for his contributions to poultry health research.
Livestock Malaysia 2027 to take place in Kuala Lumpur
The 12th edition of Livestock Malaysia, an international trade show for the feed, livestock and meat industries, will take place from 10–12 August 2027 in Kuala Lumpur. Organised by Informa Markets, the event will showcase innovations in animal feed, livestock production and meat processing, while providing opportunities for industry stakeholders to network and explore business opportunities. MEREBO will coordinate the Europe, America and Australia Pavilion for international exhibitors.
Novus CEO Dan Meagher receives 2026 International Visionary Award
Novus president and CEO Dan Meagher has received the 2026 International Visionary Award from Saint Louis University's Boeing Institute of International Business. The award recognises his international business leadership and contributions to the global agricultural and feed industries. Meagher has led NOVUS since 2019 and also serves as board chair of the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER).
Novus appoints new executive sales manager in Vietnam
Novus has appointed Huy Tran Cong as executive sales manager for Vietnam to strengthen its commercial presence in the country. Based in Vietnam, he will lead business development and customer relationships across the livestock and aquaculture sectors. Tran Cong brings experience from Biochem and Alltech, where he held sales and business development roles in Vietnam and Cambodia. He holds a master's degree in animal nutrition and an MBA focused on agricultural business.