March 1, 2024 – Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, solidifies its position in South America with the opening of an Innovation Center and a second spray-drying facility at its regional headquarters in Vargeão, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The Kemin Nutrisurance location now stands as the largest Petfood manufacturing plant in Latin America, focusing on dry and liquid palatants.
Kemin Nutrisurance, the petfood and rendering technologies business unit, enhances its Research and Exploration Services with the new Innovation Center in Brazil. This local facility accelerates co-creation with customers providing swift and precise solutions for palatant and protein needs in South America.
V Lucatelli, general Manager-South America, Kemin Nutrisurance, stated, “Our first Innovation Center in South America strengthens our Research and Exploration Services, enabling local laboratories for improved product performance and cost efficiency.”
The expansion aligns with Kemin’s sustained growth strategy in South America, marked by investments in renewable energy sources since 2008. The Vargeão facility, now the largest in the region, serves not only South America but also supports Kemin Nutrisurance’s global palatant needs.
Dr Jason Shelton, global vice president – R&D, Kemin Nutrisurance, emphasised, “With greater emphasis on Research and Development (R&D) support, our Innovation Center brings local customer experiences, focusing on specific needs at the speed required by a rapidly evolving industry.”
The Innovation Center and spray-drying facility were inaugurated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Kemin Nutrisurance President Kimberly Nelson and Kemin Industries Worldwide Group President David Raveyre. These additions mark Kemin Nutrisurance as the premier hub for petoood innovation in South America.
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