Agribusiness desk:Trouw Nutrition opened a new animal feed production facility in Jadcherla, India.This project virtually inaugurated by the Netherlands Ambassador to India, Mr Marten Van den Berg, at Jadcherla near Hyderabad, recently. The new facility will produce minerals, vitamin premixes, mineral blends and feed safety solutions for customers in South Asia for poultry, dairy, aqua and pets.The facility will primarily cater to India first and subsequently will look to supply markets such as Bangladesh Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Nutreco, with its two reputed brands, Trouw Nutrition and Skretting, is a global leader in animal and aqua nutrition bringing innovative feed specialties, feed additives, premixes and nutritional services. The establishment is expected to deliver superior quality minerals, vitamin premixes, mineral blends and feed safety solutions for customers in South Asia, catering to all species– poultry, dairy, aqua and pets.
The plant at Jadcherla has a total capacity of 20,000 MT/annum. Its unique 45-meter tower ensures uniform mixing for a high-quality product to meet our customer’s need. The cold store made available at the facility helps storage of vitamins and heat sensitive ingredients. Remaining true to Nutreco’s commitment to sustainability, the facility also provides recycling of liquid waste for the environment safety and rainwater harvesting for minimal impact on environment. The facility is expected to reach full capacity utilisation by 2025.
With 70+ manufacturing units in more than 175 locations, Trouw Nutrition caters to the entire value chain of the livestock business. As a leading animal nutrition supplier, Trouw Nutrition has been supporting farmers, integrators, and the feed industry since 1931. During its remarkable 90 years of service, Trouw Nutrition has responsibly addressed various significant environmental, societal, and public health concerns like food safety, sustainable sourcing, and responsible usage of antibiotics.
Nutreco has both organic and inorganic growth plans to expand its footprint in South Asia region. Though currently the company’s thrust is on B2B segment, in future it may look at the B2F segment. By doing so, Trouw Nutrition remains focused on providing responsible, cost-effective products and solutions to the customers and progressive farmers.
