Alltech Acquires Ridley Inc.

John DavisAgribusiness, Alltech

Alltech has finished its acquisition of Ridley Inc. The company says the move shows Alltech’s commitment to research and development. “Alltech is committed to delivering greater performance and value to farms and ranches around the world by providing the industry’s most advanced animal nutrition products and solutions,” said Dr. Pearse Lyons, founder and president of Alltech. “The Ridley acquisition moves … Read More

UK Coach Honored with Alltech Humanitarian Award

Jamie JohansenAgribusiness, Alltech, Audio

John Calipari, head men’s basketball coach for the University of Kentucky, received Alltech’s prestigious 2015 Humanitarian Award for his extensive work in Haiti. Dr. Pearse Lyons presented it to him on his home court at Rupp Arena while addressing the congregation of attendees at REBELation. Known as a “dream maker,” Calipari has guided six college basketball teams to the Final … Read More

Think Differently to Become a REBEL

Jamie JohansenAgribusiness, Alltech, Audio

Alltech REBELation is in the books, but that doesn’t mean our wheels should stop spinning. This week attendees have been sent home with a challenge. A challenge to see the world as it is by embracing risks, taking action and seeing rewards. Dr. Pearse Lyons told us to “do what makes our hearts sing” and to “never say never.” Innovation … Read More

Alltech Honors Colin Powell

Cindy ZimmermanAlltech, Alltech Global Dairy/Beef, Audio

Dr. Pearse Lyons presented the Alltech Medal of Excellence to former U.S. Secretary of State and retired General Colin Powell this week during the Alltech REBELation in Lexington, Kentucky. The Medal of Excellence is Alltech’s highest distinction, awarded annually to someone of great achievement and character. “What is the number one thing missing from agriculture and business today? Leadership, and … Read More

Time To Become A REBEL With Alltech

Jamie JohansenAgribusiness, Alltech, Events, Marketing

Who’s ready to be a REBEL? Tomorrow Chuck and I will head to Lexington, KY for Alltech’s REBELation. This once-in-a-lifetime conference is merging science, agriculture, entrepreneurship, business and marketing to inspire and re-engergize lives and businesses. Keynote speakers will include General Colin Powell, U.S. Army Retired, former United States Secretary of State; John Calipari, Head Coach of the University of … Read More

Alltech Strengthens Global Leadership

Jamie JohansenAgribusiness, Alltech, Company Announcement

Alltech and Ridley Inc. announced that they have entered into a plan of arrangement agreement under which Alltech will acquire 100 percent of the outstanding stock of Ridley, one of the leading commercial animal nutrition companies in North America, for CAD $40.75 per share. The total consideration payable to Ridley shareholders is approximately CAD $521 million. The price of CAD … Read More

Alltech Purchases The E-CO2 Project Limited

Jamie JohansenAgribusiness, Alltech, Company Announcement

A leading provider of on-farm environmental assessments and programmers, The E-CO2 Project Limited (E-CO2), has recently been acquired by Alltech. The new partnership will strengthen Alltech’s service offering to livestock producers nationwide while maintaining efficiency, profitability and sustainability. “Carbon and water efficiency are a growing issue within both the food chain and everyday life,” said Dr. Pearse Lyons, president and … Read More

Alltech Young Scientist Kicks Off 10th year

Jamie JohansenAgribusiness, Alltech, Education, Youth

The search is on for the next young scientist. Alltech has officially opened 2015-2016 registration for the largest global university-level competition that rewards scientific innovation and experimental research in agri-science. This year marks a decade for the Alltech Young Scientist program, which saw more than 8,800 students register for the 2014-2015 term. “In the last 10 years, we have seen … Read More

Alltech Founder to Receive 2014 Henry Clay Medallion

John DavisAlltech

The founder of a company that improves the health and performance of people, animals and plants through natural nutrition and scientific innovation will be honored with an award that recognizes individuals of exceptional merit. Dr. Pearse Lyons, president and founder of Alltech, will receive the 2014 Henry Clay Medallion for Distinguished Service. The Henry Clay Medallion recognizes, honors and celebrates … Read More