British manufacturer of pig and poultry feed ABN has announced that the first stage of its pioneering new animal nutrition complex is now in progress.
Having obtained planning permission to build a new compound feed manufacturing facility in the East of the UK in 2023, the AB Agri monogastric business is now entering an exciting stage of progress for the project.
Currently operating ten manufacturing sites positioned across the country, ABN is proud to act as a key feed partner in the UK, with a large share of the compound feed supply into the poultry, pig and layer industries.
Combining national expertise with the local knowledge needed to help support customers in delivering performance objectives, the latest announcement reinforces ABN’s long-term commitment to the UK industry.
“It is the ambition of ABN, to support the changing needs of our customers and ensure the security of the broader pig and poultry supply chain,” explains Dino Kiriakopoulos, managing director of AB Agri Mono UK & IE.
The animal feed industry is facing change, with producers and growers looking for nutrition that will get the best out of livestock, while meeting the challenges of feeding a growing global population.
As part of its approach to help build a responsible future, ABN is committed to invest behind the growth of the animal feed sector in the UK, and to confirm its long-term position to be part of supplying this growth.
“Our journey is just beginning”, says Dino. “The intricate process of building a pioneering new animal nutrition complex is a long-term project. I am delighted to announce that Access Stage 1 is now in progress.”
He continues, “At every stage of the process, we will be mindful of minimising the impact on the local community and working with our partners to ensure that we have an estate capable of meeting the future requirements of our industry.”
ABN believes in a net zero agricultural industry, with precision feeding and farm efficiencies the driving forces behind the future success of a responsible, productive and sustainable British pig and poultry sector. This new development represents an important part of supporting that ambition.
“We are excited to announce that our journey has now begun with this crucial long-term project, and we will be updating industry as we make progress with this important investment for the sector,” Dino concludes.
