New Facility

De Heus already operates a poultry feed factory in Attinguié, near Abidjan, which opened in 2023 with an annual capacity of 120,000 tons.

Biochem received a silver medal from EcoVadis, reflecting the company’s progress in embedding environmental practices throughout its operations.

As mycotoxin challenges intensify due to shifting climate conditions, ANH’s investment positions the company to better support feed manufacturers with advanced risk management solutions.

The facility is set to create demand for locally grown crops such as maize, cassava, and soybeans, strengthening linkages across the agricultural value chain.

This investment reflects De Heus’s commitment to empowering East African fish farmers with high-quality, locally produced aquafeed for the sustainable development of the region’s aquaculture.

The new plant is intended to serve its own vertically integrated operations and external customers.

Aquatic Resources Malta, established in 2024 and led by CEO Dr. Frank Fabri, will oversee the development of the new research centre.

The facility is intended to improve poultry health, support higher output, and reduce the environmental impact typically associated with conventional rearing methods.

The state-of-the-art 150,000-square-foot facility will be Farmina’s first facility outside Europe, and is expected to create at least 200 jobs.

With production now fully operational, the plant is expected to increase the company’s ability to deliver customized, safe, and sustainable nutrition solutions at scale.