Kemin acquires encapsulation technology and expands ruminant portfolio
Published on Fri, 02/12/2010 - 12:44pm
DES MOINES, Iowa – January 6, 2010 – Kemin Industries Inc. announced today that it has acquired a majority share of an Italian manufacturer of encapsulation technology and products sold via distribution by Soda Feed Ingredients. This acquisition expands Kemin’s already robust product portfolio of animal feed ingredients to include unique encapsulation technologies and new ingredients for the dairy industry.
“Nutritionists are constantly challenged to maximize the digestibility of sometimes poorly absorbed feed ingredients,” says John Springate, Ph.D., president of Kemin Agrifoods. “Sound encapsulation, or the ability to time the release of active ingredients, can target absorption of ingredients at specific locations in the digestive tract. This unique delivery system provides optimum absorption of ingredients for maximum nutrition and health benefits.”