Brenntag Specialties and HiProMine establish cooperation in the field of insect-based feeds

Brenntag Specialties begins collaboration with HiProMine S.A. on distributing feed components based on insects, across Europe, to feed manufacturers and pet food producers. For the Polish biotech company, this is a key step towards dynamic growth and confirmation of its potential in the rapidly growing feed product market.

• Thanks to this innovative line of functional feed components deriving from insects, Brenntag is expanding its portfolio of sustainable ingredients.
• Customers from the European animal nutrition and pet food industry will gain full access to functional components with an excellent amino acid profile and antimicrobial properties, offered by HiProMine.

Brenntag, the global leader in the distribution of chemicals and raw materials, announced today the start of a distribution partnership with HiProMine – an innovative biotech company specializing in the production of functional feed components based on Hermetia Illucens larvae. This collaboration will ensure the availability of HiProMine solutions for the animal nutrition industry in Europe.

HiProMine products stand out for their high protein content, optimal amino acid profile, and the presence of antimicrobial peptides, which support animal health. These are protein and fat components with exceptional functional properties that positively affect the condition and well-being of animals. HiProMine holds a GMP+ certificate, confirming its commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards at every stage of production.

Wouter Vullings, Director of Animal Nutrition EMEA at Brenntag: “HiProMine products perfectly supplement Brenntag’s offer in terms of sustainable animal nutrition. The collaboration supports the realization of a strategic goal, which is further strengthening our position as a key supplier of solutions and raw materials for the feed and pet food industry in the EMEA region. Partnership with HiProMine opens up new opportunities and allows us to offer customers innovative products with huge market potential. We are excited to provide these solutions to our current and future partners.”

Prof. Damian Józefiak, co-founder and Board Member of HiProMine SA: “This is a key step towards the dynamic development of HiProMine and confirmation of our potential. Partnership with a global leader like Brenntag, will allow us to accelerate sales growth in the European market. Combining our innovative technology and knowledge in animal nutrition with Brenntag’s experience and wide market reach will enable the delivery of high quality products to new markets. This is an important step towards popularising sustainable solutions in animal nutrition.”