BASF has expanded the production capacity of its enzymes
plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Through the expansion of the existing plant,
BASF has significantly increased the annual number of feasible fermentation
runs. The larger production capacity enables BASF to meet the growing global
demand from customers for a reliable high-quality supply of the BASF feed
enzymes Natuphos® E (phytase), Natugrain® TS (xylanase and glucanase) and the
recently launched Natupulse® TS (mannanase). The expanded enzyme plant has
already started production and larger quantities of BASF feed enzymes are now
available.
As a pioneer in the fields of enzymes in animal nutrition
for more than 30 years, BASF has paved the way for better utilisation of feed
nutrients. Enzymes have since established themselves as indispensable feed
additives to improve efficiency and sustainability in animal protein
production. As animal protein consumption and the inclusion rate of feed
enzymes to reduce feed costs continues to increase, global demand for feed
enzymes is on a growth trajectory.
“With this capacity expansion, BASF addresses the needs of our customers through
investments and product innovation,” says Michael De Marco, BASF Vice President
Global Business Management Enzymes. “This underlines our commitment to meeting
the increasing demand of our customers around the globe.”
Focusing on the development of the feed industry, Daniela
Calleri, BASF Vice President Business Management Animal Nutrition, comments:
“The market asks for more enzymes. Demand is expected to continue to rise in
the coming years. This is where BASF wants to expand its position as one of the
leading manufacturers of feed enzymes.” She adds: “The excellent stability and
proven efficacy of BASF’s enzymes are meeting a growing demand. We are excited to serve our customers
even better and grow together with them moving forward.”
About BASF
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic
success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than
110,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers
in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is
organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions,
Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF
generated sales of €59 billion in 2020. BASF shares are traded on the stock
exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the
U.S. Further information at www.basf.com
About BASF Animal
Nutrition
BASF Animal Nutrition is one of the leading suppliers of feed additives to
the animal protein value chain. With our long-term experience in the feed
ingredients business and our proven, high-performing products and solutions, we
want to help shape the future of the industry. We call it the science of
sustainable feed that succeeds. Our product portfolio of vitamins and
carotenoids, enzymes, organic acids, trace elements and other feed additives is
well positioned to tackle pressing sustainability challenges. We offer our
customers solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve resource
efficiency as well as animal wellbeing. Our continuous investment in new
technologies and R&D, our global research network and market presence and
our close collaboration with our customers enable us to understand the needs of
the animal feed industry and provide
beneficial solutions. Digital technologies increasingly expand our
portfolio. With Cloudfarms, BASF offers a livestock farm management solution
since 2020. Our sustainability metrics software Opteinics helps to improve the
carbon footprint of animal protein and can be integrated in feed formulation
software. This also makes BASF Animal Nutrition a leading provider when it
comes to future-oriented digital solutions. Further information is available at
www.animal-nutrition.basf.com
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