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At EuroTier 2026, Evonik is set to highlight its "Power of 65" campaign, demonstrating how MetAMINO® helps feed producers optimize costs, logistics, and CO₂ emissions compared to methionine hydroxy analogs. Alongside the show debut of its new Specialty Nutrition solutions, Lypron® and ZyneXtra™, the company will showcase live AMINONIR® demonstrations and the enhanced AMINODat® platform to underscore the role of data-driven precision in modern feed production.

Evonik has launched Lypron®, a new rumen-protected lysine solution designed for precise amino acid balancing in ruminants. Delivering high and reliable metabolizable lysine to support consistent performance, this non-GMO solution enhances nitrogen efficiency for more sustainable production.

Evonik’s Supervisory Board has appointed Dr. Claus Rettig as Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board to temporarily lead the company. The veteran executive steps in as Chief Executive Officer Christian Kullmann recovers from unplanned major surgery during a crucial period for the specialty chemicals and feed additives producer.

Evonik achieved a 24 percent increase in second-quarter adjusted EBITDA to €630 million, bolstered by higher sales volumes and prices in its Animal Nutrition business. Regional shipping bottlenecks outside Europe temporarily constrained Asian competitors, creating an economic windfall that prompted the specialty chemicals producer to raise its full-year guidance.

Addressing raw material variability with rapid, reliable NIR technology, AMINONIR® empowers feed manufacturers to eliminate costly margins, optimize animal nutrition precision, and secure a highly competitive, sustainable advantage in the global market.

Evonik has modernized its MetAMINO® logistics hub in Antwerp with a fully automated filling installation and expanded big-bag storage area. The upgrade enhances packaging flexibility, improves safety, and reinforces global supply security for its methionine customers.

Evonik unveils plant-based feed additive for dairy cows at SPACE 2025Evonik adds a new natural feed additive for ruminants to its portfolio, targeting milk yield and stress management in dairy cows. Developed with French company Heidi Botanicals, BoruCare® Capsin will be commercially available in Europe from Q4 2025.

Evonik has launched a plastic-free paper bag for its feed-grade methionine, reducing packaging-related CO2 emissions by 20%. The shift supports EU regulations and maintains product quality and shelf life.

Science-based companies enter up into agreement to enable transparent environmental assessment and accelerate impact reduction of the animal protein value chain.

Evonik appointed Dr. Gaetano Blanda as the new head of the Animal Nutrition business line. Blanda will be responsible for overseeing Evonik’s amino acids and functional feed additives business.

Evonik and Nutrition Technologies, a Singapore-based manufacturer of insect-derived products, have agreed to jointly conduct a research and development project on the amino acid requirements of black soldier flies in Southeast Asia.