This program is also being implemented in Nyeri and Migori counties to promote resilient, nutrition-sensitive aquaculture systems across Kenya.
Researchers urge investment in alternative ingredients such as microbial, algal, insect-based, and next-generation plant proteins.
Authorities believe that the pig feed plant will not only support the region’s farmers but also enhance national food security and create new economic opportunities.
Certified feed mills must now source ingredients that are deforestation free maintain clear traceability records and adhering to fair labor practices.
This launch follows another major investment by LDC in May 2025, when the company unveiled a new line for specialty feed lecithin at the same Tianjin complex.
According to the federation, market instability has already emerged following conflicting signals about potential European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) postponements.
The dual certification positions the company as a key player in driving the shift toward more transparent, traceable, and environmentally sound feed supply chains.
The company said this uptick was aided by effective raw material procurement during a period of volatile commodity prices, which stabilized input costs.
The Nersac factory and the Dueñas facility in Spain are responsible for supplying feed to the entire Western Mediterranean Europe and Africa.
ProteinX®, Protix’s premium insect meal, reduces CO₂ emissions by 78% compared to poultry meal and up to 89% compared to soy protein concentrate.