Novus International, Inc. released its annual sustainability report, highlighting improvements made toward its sustainable business goals during the last year. The report marks 2016 as a year where several large projects were launched, goals to reduce emissions were achieved and manufacturing processes were streamlined. “We don’t just talk about minimizing pollution or reducing waste, we create real, actionable plans to … Read More
Novus Poultry Academy Provides Tools for Success
This May, Novus International, Inc. will host its 2017 Novus Poultry Academy, with a theme of “Broiler Nutrition and Management,” aiming to educate industry professionals on the latest trends, techniques and research in the ever-changing boiler chicken sector. The three-day event will be held in Qingdao, Shandong on May 16-18. The competition in the Chinese poultry industry is becoming more … Read More
Novus Awarded Highest OSHA Honor
The Little Rock feed supplement production plant operated by Novus International, Inc. was recognized for exceptional health and safety management with a special ceremony on April 13, 2017. The Novus facility was presented with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program’s highest honor, the VPP Star Certification. “This is something we’ve been working toward for years,” said … Read More
Novus Hosts 1st Iberoamerican Swine Nutrition Roundtable
The first Iberoamerican Swine Nutrition Roundtable, hosted by Novus International, Inc., brought together swine experts from Italy, Spain, and Latin America to discuss the various challenges facing swine nutrition and early piglet development. “The topic of early piglet development has been a constant priority in the industry around the world, but taking this globally-relevant portion of swine production down to … Read More
Novus Hosts Next Gen Swine Nutritionist Council
Last week, Novus International hosted the inaugural meeting of the Next Generation Swine Nutritionist Council. The council was formed this year upon recognizing that up-and-coming nutritionists in the swine industry need resources for non-company career development, professional skill training, think tanks and networking. Novus’s Dr. Yulin Ma came up with the idea and said, “After spending time talking to my … Read More
Another Record Setting Year for #IPPE17
A record setting 31,649 poultry, meat and feed industry leaders from all over the world attended this year’s International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, American Feed Industry Association and North American Meat Institute sponsored event also brought in 1,273 exhibitors showcasing products in 533,000 square feet of exhibit space. “We are very excited about … Read More
Novus Committed to #Sustainability
During the International Production and Processing Expo I have interviewed several of the team members for our sponsor, Novus International. First up on the list is Luis Azevedo. Luis currently serves as General Manager, Latin America and Africa for Novus. He is seen greeting customers in the Novus booth. Luis wants to show Expo attendees how broad based the solutions … Read More
Off to IPPE Thanks to Novus Inc.
This week is going to be a busy one for the ZimmComm Team. Chuck is off to Atlanta for the 2017 International Production & Processing Expo sponsored by Novus International again this year. The Expo features more than 1,200 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors from Jan. 31- Feb. 2, 2017. Hailed as the largest annual trade show for the poultry, meat … Read More
Prestigious Globalist Award Goes to Novus CEO
Novus President and CEO, Francois Fraudeau, was honored for his contributions to advance international trade in the St. Louis region by the Boeing Institute of International Business at the John Cook School of Business at Saint Louis University. The annual Hussmann International Business Awards Ceremony recognizes both professionals and student scholars who are active in international business and trade. The … Read More
Novus International’s 8th Annual Sustainability Report
Novus International released its 2015 Sustainability Report. This report serves to document activities and improvements for the Company’s social, environmental and economic sustainability program. Their Sustainability Priorities Compass highlights five impact areas: Customer Productivity and Profitability, Supply Chain Efficiency, Human Health and Nutrition, Sustainable Animal Agriculture, and Engaged and Empowered Employees. As a complement to the Compass, in 2015, Novus … Read More