March feed update: What did you miss?
All About Feed brings you the latest business developments and updates from around the world from March, including Cargill’s US$3.5 million upgrade to its postbiotic fermentation facility, Belfeed’s EU approval for xylanase use in sows, Adisseo’s expanded butyrate portfolio, and a Saudi Arabia partnership to build what could become the world’s largest single-cell protein plant. This and more.
Cargill upgrades Cedar Rapids (Iowa) facility for postbiotic fermentation
Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health has invested US$3.5 million in infrastructure to enable postbiotic fermentation at its Cedar Rapids, Iowa facility. Nutrition solutions produced in Cedar Rapids are shipped both domestically and internationally. The upgrades were completed in February 2026 and are now fully operational.
Belfeed xylanase gains EU approval for use in sows
Belfeed xylanase is now officially registered in the European Union for use in sows, with authorisation effective as of 11 March 2026. The company states that xylanase improves nutrient release, enhances digestibility, and supports feed efficiency.
Partnership aims to build the world’s largest single-cell protein plant in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Industrial Investment Group (SIIG) and biofermentation company Unibio International will build the world’s largest single-cell protein plant in Saudi Arabia through an 80:20 joint venture. The plant will use Unibio’s proprietary vertical loop bioreactor technology to convert methane into Uniprotein, a sustainable animal feed ingredient. It will start with 50,000 tonnes a year and is expected to expand to more than 300,000 tonnes. Uniprotein has been tested successfully in various animal species. Non-GMO, free from pesticides, and fully traceable, it is approved for aquaculture in Saudi Arabia, for feed in the EU and has additional registrations globally.
2026 Alltech Asia Import Risk Analysis highlights key regional and animal-specific mycotoxin concerns
Alltech has released the results of its 2026 Alltech Asia Import Risk Analysis. Now in its 5th edition, this report uses data from the Alltech Harvest Analysis to provide Asian feed and livestock producers with the insights needed to optimise nutritional strategies in the coming months. The report identifies key themes by region, and contains risk assessments for individual species, such as broilers, grow/finish pigs and dairy cows.
Adisseo expands butyrate portfolio with Sanion Tetra
Adisseo has launched Sanion Tetra 50 and Sanion Tetra 70. Part of Adisseo’s Animal Resilience portfolio, these protected sodium butyrate additives with 50% and 70% active content and have been designed to support gut health and animal performance.
Novus welcomes Julien Kanarek to the team
Julien Kanarek has joined Novus as the company’s feed enzymes global lead. He brings nearly20 years of experience in animal nutrition, biotechnologies, and feed additive market strategising to his role. He has master’s degrees in animal nutrition and health with a specialisation in comparative animal nutrition.
