dsm-firmenich and Allix Partner to Advance Sustainable Feed Production

Strategic collaboration enhances sustainability insights for feed producers and industry stakeholders.

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As sustainability takes center stage in the agricultural sector, dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health is forging a strategic partnership with Allix, a leading feed formulation software developed by A-Systems. Together, the companies aim to enhance the measurement and management of the environmental footprint in feed production.

This collaboration integrates dsm-firmenich’s Sustell™, a premier lifecycle assessment (LCA) platform, with Allix’s advanced feed formulation capabilities. The goal is to equip feed manufacturers, farmers, and industry stakeholders with precise sustainability insights, ultimately driving responsible practices across the food value chain.

A Unified Approach to Feed Sustainability

The partnership is built around a dedicated sustainability module within Allix, powered by Sustell. This add-on feature will provide users with automated data ingestion, allowing seamless environmental analysis directly within the feed formulation process. By embedding sustainability metrics into standard operational workflows, feed producers can make more informed decisions while maintaining efficiency.  

David Nickell, Vice President of Sustainability & Business Solutions for Animal Nutrition & Health at dsm-firmenich, highlighted the significance of this integration, stating,

“Feed is a vital component in the food value chain. By combining the innovative Sustell™ platform with Allix’s established feed formulation software, we are unifying our joint commitment to developing the entire farm-to-fork data ecosystem. Sustell™‘s LCA footprinting platform is essential throughout the value chain to address sustainability challenges and unlock significant value.”

Echoing this sentiment, Bruno Duranthon of A-Systems noted,

“We are proud to partner Allix’s feed formulation software with Sustell™ to revolutionize the way our users measure and manage their environmental footprint in feed production. Our partnership will contribute to a more sustainable future in feed and food while providing benefits for our customers who are determined to meet sustainable practices.”

Industry-Wide Impact and Next Steps

Set to launch later this year, this integration marks a significant advancement in full value chain transparency. By enabling producers, processors, food companies, and retailers to accurately report emissions and optimize environmental performance, the collaboration underscores the growing emphasis on sustainability in agribusiness.

With dsm-firmenich’s track record in nutritional solutions and Allix’s expertise in feed formulation, this partnership is poised to drive meaningful change, helping stakeholders align with evolving sustainability standards while reinforcing long-term industry commitments.

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