Following the acquisition of Keenan, a leading Irish farming solutions company, by Alltech, the first Keenan “Green Machine” rolled off the factory floor in Borris, County Carlow, Ireland today. Keenan is now the 14th global acquisition for Alltech since 2011. “The Keenan team has been hard at work over the past number of days exploring the exciting opportunities afforded by … Read More
Alltech Acquires Keenan, 14th Since 2011
Alltech has agreed to acquire Keenan, a leading farming solutions company in Ireland. Keenan is the 14th acquisition for Alltech globally since 2011. “The Keenan group has long been a friend of Alltech. This is a story about two great Irish; globally-minded companies coming together. As an Irishman, I am delighted to welcome Keenan to our family, because together we … Read More
Ag Journalists Earn IFAJ-Alltech Award
Sarah Hill from Brookings, South Dakota, USA and Julienne Isaacs of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada have been honored as two of this year’s 2016 IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism Award winners. These representatives from North America competed with some of the best throughout the world and will now participate in the International Federation of Agricultural Jounralists (IFAJ) Congress. They will … Read More
2016 IFAJ Alltech Young Leaders Announced
Ten participants have been selected for this year’s International Federation of Agricultural Journalist (IFAJ)-Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism Award, which supports winners’ participation in an IFAJ congress and an intensive boot camp-style workshop July 11-12, prior to the IFAJ congress in Bonn, Germany. Winners include: 1. Dorien Colman, journalist, Belgium 2. Richmond Fringpong, journalist, Ghana 3. Danielle Grindlay, journalist, … Read More
Alltech ONE Symposium Promises to Inspire
Last year, Alltech’s Rebelation symposium offered the industry an unprecedented opportunity for global collaboration by hosting programs, discussions, and information sessions with some of the worlds greatest innovators. This year’s symposium is called ONE, and it promises to be even more unforgettable. ONE is a forum, hosted by Alltech, for industry professionals to discuss world-changing ideas with other industry leaders … Read More
Alltech's 100% Acquisition of Masterfeeds is Official
Alltech has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Masterfeeds, Inc., a leading commercial animal nutrition company in Canada, in a share purchase agreement with Ag Processing Inc (AGP). Masterfeeds is now part of the Alltech family of companies, which includes 12 other companies that Alltech has acquired globally since 2011. “Masterfeeds has long been a partner and friend of … Read More
Alltech Acquires Masterfeeds
Alltech and Masterfeeds, a leading commercial animal nutrition company in Canada, announced that they have entered into a share purchase, under which Alltech will acquire 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Masterfeeds, Inc., from Ag Processing Inc (AGP). This will provide Alltech complete ownership of Masterfeeds LP. “This is a crucial time in agriculture, and Canadian farmers are facing … Read More
Animal Ag Bites
James Herring will be honored with the Feeding Quality Forum (FQF) 2015 Industry Achievement Award. The Forum is co-sponsored by Zoetis, Roto-Mix, Purina Mills, Micronutrients, Feedlot magazine and Certified Angus Beef. Allen Harim, a leading producer and processor of chicken on Delmarva, has promoted four employees to senior level positions within the company. They include Sylivia Nicholson, Evertt Brown, Scott … Read More
Alltech Recognizes First Dairy Hero in China
Alltech recognized Robert Erhard, former general manager at the Nestlé Dairy Farming Institute, as the first recipient of the Alltech China Dairy Hero award. Alltech launched the program to recognize dairy farmers who go above and beyond the call of duty. The Dairy Heroes program, which honors the important role dairy farmers have in feeding a growing global population, was … Read More
Alltech Buys Norwegian Companies
Global animal health and nutrition leader Alltech has expanded its European operations. This company news release says Alltech bought Norwegian Produs AS and Produs Aqua AS, family-owned and operated agriculture and aqua industries businesses. Produs and Produs Aqua are Alltech’s ninth and tenth acquisitions respectively, a development that will mean continued innovative, customized and quality products, programs, services and on-farm … Read More