Following the spring European events in Budapest and Dublin, the Alltech ONE World Tour will travel to Calgary, Alberta, Canada on July 3 – 4, 2023. Alltech ONE Calgary will explore collaborative solutions to the greatest challenges facing the agri-food industry as it relates to the Canadian marketplace, uniting changemakers and thought leaders throughout the ag value chain to explore unique and innovative opportunities in agriculture, business, health and nutrition.

The Alltech ONE Conference has been held in Lexington, Kentucky, home of Alltech’s global headquarters, for the past 38 years. In 2023, the global leader in agriculture is bringing the conference to its partners, customers, suppliers and friends across the globe, providing the opportunity for more people than ever to experience the power of ONE.

“As our customers and partners continue to face many challenges and uncertainties, we determined that 2023 would be dedicated to meeting them in their market,” said Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO. “This special edition of the ONE will endeavour to deliver global expertise to locally relevant issues. In the midst of economic and political uncertainties that fuel regionalization, this ONE reflects the responsibility we have as a global company to be a connector of people and ideas, ever advancing our purpose of Working Together for a Planet of Plenty.”

Alltech ONE Calgary will feature global and Canadian experts discussing agriculture, animal nutrition and business, including keynote presentations from Dr. Mark Lyons and renowned motivational speaker, Chris Koch.

The Alltech ONE World Tour will continue with stops in the U.S., Asia, South America and the Middle East.

For more information and to register for Alltech ONE Calgary, visit one.alltech.com/Calgary.

[BUDAPEST, Hungary] – Central Europe's agriculture producers will play a major role in addressing climate and food-supply challenges around the world. The region's agri-food leaders discussed collaborative solutions and strategies for success today in Budapest, Hungary, at the first stop of the Alltech ONE World Tour (ONE), launching a series of international events that bring the ideas and inspiration of the annual Alltech ONE Conference to the world. Discussions explored collaborative solutions to the greatest challenges facing the agri-food industry as it confronts the “4 Cs” — the major forces of climate, conflict, consumer trends and rising costs.

The ONE Budapest keynote presentation from Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech, welcomed delegates to Budapest and challenged them to think about what comes next for the agri-food industry. 

“In times of uncertainty, it is crucial for businesses like ours to adapt and innovate,” Lyons said. “The Alltech ONE Conference is no exception. While our annual symposium has had its roots in Kentucky, USA, for four decades, we felt it was important to adapt and engage with our customers on their home ground. Thus, it is only fitting that we launch the Alltech ONE World Tour in Budapest, Hungary, which is at the center of both change and opportunity.”

ONE Budapest attendees heard from industry experts on various topics, including insights from the dairy industry, data for profitable and sustainable agriculture, and mycotoxin management, and they were also able to attend focus track sessions on dairy, pigs and poultry. Robert Walker, European growth officer at Alltech, moderated a panel discussion featuring the species focus track speakers, who discussed how to remain profitable amid uncertainty and how the learnings from the day’s sessions can be applied to individual operations.

“By sharing data and insights, we empower advisors to solve agri-food-system challenges and drive the transfer of value, from the consumer to the processor to the farmer,” said Walker.

The final session of the day featured a discussion between Tara McCarthy, global vice president for ESG at Alltech, and Lyons on the path forward toward a sustainable future.

“As an industry, we have the responsibility to frame the role of agri-food in the context of the four Cs of climate, conflict, cost and consumer,” McCarthy said. “We will need to use our insights (from data), our skills and our scale to achieve impact, but most importantly, we will need to adapt and partner across the value chain.”

“The theme of our ONE Budapest stop — ‘Thriving Through Turbulence: Rising to the Challenges of Climate, Conflict, Consumers and Costs in Agriculture’ — perfectly encapsulates the unique hurdles we encounter in this region,” Lyons said. “With increasing geopolitical tensions and rising input costs, producers will need to make well-informed decisions to enhance their efficiency and adapt to the modern challenges faced by many in this area.”

The Alltech ONE World Tour will continue with stops in Dublin, Ireland, on June 19–20 and Calgary, Canada, on July 3–4, then on to the U.S., Asia, South America and the Middle East. For more information and to register for an Alltech ONE World Tour stop, visit one.alltech.com.

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[LEXINGTON, Ky.] – Sustainability and the journey it entails has been described as the greatest challenge and opportunity of our time. In 2019, Alltech committed its team to a single, shared purpose of Working Together for a Planet of Plenty™, viewing it even more broadly as a vision for the global agri-food sector. As collaboration is essential for the achievement of shared goals, Alltech is inviting the global agriculture and agri-food industry to participate in the company’s inaugural Sustainability Insights Survey to gather insights on the issues that matter most to the agri-food value chain’s stakeholders.

“Given the evolving understanding of sustainability and the complexity of our industry, we believe that there is significant value in exploring and sharing perspectives across the value chain,” said Tara McCarthy, global vice president of ESG at Alltech. “This consultation will better enable us to develop a robust, future-facing perspective and a collaboration strategy that is relevant, ambitious and inclusive. Our aim is to identify tangible actions across the industry and across the value chain, as we seek to deliver a Planet of Plenty.”

The survey is now open to the global agri-food industry to provide input until June 12, 2023. The results of this global research will only be presented in aggregate form and responses will not be personally identified in the report. However, the aggregate findings will be shared and available for the benefit of the agri-food industry and its partners later this year.

For more information and to complete the survey, visit alltech.com/sustainability-insights-survey.

[LEXINGTON, Ky.] – As a global leader in animal nutrition, Alltech is proud to partner with companies that share its commitment to Working Together for a Planet of Plenty™. Today, Alltech announced it has acquired a majority interest in Agolin. Founded in 2006 in Switzerland, Agolin has developed and produced plant-based nutrition solutions that improve herd performance, profitability and sustainability, according to a 2020 meta-analysis* in the journal Animals.

Agolin’s high-quality essential oil blends are scientifically proven to optimize feed intake and performance, including improved milk and meat production*. Furthermore, Agolin^® Ruminant was the first feed additive certified by The Carbon Trust for methane reduction in ruminants (2018). Today, organizations such as Verra and Gold Standard are including it in their major international climate protection projects.

“Agolin’s essential oil blends are a complement to Alltech’s proven nutritional technologies, such as Yea-Sacc^® and Optigen^®,” said Dr. Mark Lyons, Alltech’s president and CEO. “Governments, consumer brands and retailers are making important commitments to reduce their environmental impact. These commitments rely upon farmers and ranchers, and we are dedicated to supporting them with the best available nutritional technologies to achieve more milk and meat while reducing their environmental footprint.”

The alliance between Alltech and Agolin will empower farmers and ranchers to reach their sustainability goals while also supporting the performance and profitability of the cattle in their herds and supply chains. The synergistic use of Alltech and Agolin nutritional technologies leads to benefits such as improved animal welfare, greater feed efficiency and conversion, enhanced milk and meat production, increased profitability, and a reduced environmental footprint, including a boost in nitrogen efficiency. The partners will also be exploring opportunities to develop new technologies that bring together the best of Alltech’s proven nutrition and Agolin’s essential oil blends. Agolin has a presence in Europe, Asia and North America. Alltech’s majority interest in the company will expand the availability of Agolin to additional markets.

"We at Agolin are delighted with this strategic alliance to grow synergistically through the added technical expertise and global reach of Alltech,” said Kurt Schaller, managing director of Agolin SA. “This represents a new era for our business, and we look forward to breaking new ground in our industry.”

Agolin focuses on research and development to produce and market innovative feed additives based on plant active ingredients, which are effective and easy to use. Its essential oil blends are backed by a strong quality management system (FAMI-QS), which ensures safety and guarantees traceability.

For more information, visit alltech.com/agolin and agolin.com.

[LEXINGTON, Ky.] – Alltech is pleased to announce that Dr. Curtis Novak has joined the company as the general manager of its U.S. poultry division. Dr. Novak will be leading Alltech’s poultry team, strengthening alignment across all business units, from research and development to account management.

“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Novak to our team to lead our U.S. poultry business,” said Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech. “I have known Curtis for more than two decades. What has particularly impressed me about him is that his expertise and depth of experience are matched by a genuine commitment to his customers and colleagues. I am confident that his leadership will empower our poultry team deliver even more value for our customers.”

Prior to joining Alltech, Dr. Novak served as the manager of poultry sales and research at Purina Animal Nutrition. He holds a doctoral degree in poultry science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr. Novak started his career as an assistant professor at Virginia Tech, where he focused on the development of local, regional and national programs related to nutrition and management practices for commercial poultry, with an emphasis on meat-type poultry (e.g., broilers and turkeys).

Dr. Novak’s research interests include enzyme supplementation, the environment (as it relates to minerals and nitrogen), non-antibiotic feeding programs and other nutritional factors that affect the overall development and production of poultry. As a result of his work, he has authored and co-authored several manuscripts, extension and trade publications, and abstracts.

For more information about Alltech, visit alltech.com.

Alltech is pleased to announce new leadership roles within the Alltech feed division. Scot Harold will assume commercial leadership as executive vice president, Feed & Premix, and Brian Gier joins the company as vice president of sales for Hubbard Feeds.

"As we position the business for future growth, we continue to evolve and work together across all parts of our business to best serve our customers,” said Mike Castle, chief operating officer at Alltech. “Scot and Brian will bring leadership and experience that will enable us to capitalize on opportunities within our feed business to continue to develop species alignment and leverage the strengths of our team.”

Harold joined Alltech in 2020 as the director of sales for Ridley Feed Ingredients, part of the Alltech feed division. He will work with the leadership team to develop and implement strategy for growth of the feed business while strengthening alignment across the feed, premix and specialty ingredients teams. Prior to joining Alltech, Harold served as Cargill Animal Nutrition’s national sales leader for both the Dealer & Multi-Store Ag Retailer segments.

Alltech welcomes Gier to the team from Purina Mills, where he served as vice president of sales. He was responsible for overseeing the company’s commercial livestock strategy, as well as the lifestyle portfolio, and was instrumental in the success of the coop segment, including several joint ventures. Gier’s wealth of experience in the feed industry will contribute to enhanced customer success. 

For more information about Alltech, visit alltech.com.

Dates and locations have been announced for the spring European leg of the Alltech ONE World Tour, a series of exciting international events that bring the ideas and inspiration of Alltech’s annual ONE Conference to the world. The first stops are in Budapest, Hungary, on May 22-23 and Dublin, Ireland, on June 19-20.

The Alltech ONE Conference has been held in Lexington, Kentucky, home of Alltech’s global headquarters, for the past 38 years. In 2023, the global leader in agriculture is bringing the conference to its partners, customers, suppliers and friends across the globe, providing the opportunity for more people than ever to experience the power of ONE.

The Alltech ONE World Tour will explore collaborative solutions to the greatest challenges facing the agri-food industry, uniting changemakers and thought leaders to examine regional and local market trends in agriculture, business, health and nutrition.

“As our customers and partners continue to face many challenges and uncertainties, we determined that 2023 would be dedicated to meeting them in their market,” said Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO. “This special edition of the ONE will endeavor to deliver global expertise to locally relevant issues. In the midst of economic and political uncertainties that fuel regionalization, this ONE reflects the responsibility we have as a global company to be a connector of people and ideas, ever advancing our purpose of Working Together for a Planet of Plenty.”

The Alltech ONE World Tour will continue with stops in Canada, the U.S., Asia, South America and the Middle East.

For more information and to register for an Alltech ONE World Tour stop, visit one.alltech.com.

[BANGKOK, Thailand] – Alltech, a global leader in animal nutrition, and the Dairy Farming Promotion Organization of Thailand (DPO) have agreed to collaborate to create a model for nutrition innovation and sustainable dairy farming. A signing ceremony for a memorandum of understanding was held March 9 at VIV Asia with Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech, Jonathan Forrest Wilson, president of Alltech Asia Pacific, and Peera Chairut, assistant director of DPO.

With a presence in Thailand for over 25 years, Alltech has established deep connections within the industry, utilizing global resources and experience to deliver localized solutions to farmers and producers. The collaboration will leverage global expertise and technologies to sustainably expand and develop dairy and beef cattle production in Thailand.

“It is a great pleasure to deepen our partnership with the Dairy Farming Promotion Organization of Thailand (DPO) in the spirit of Alltech’s purpose of Working Together for a Planet of Plenty™,” said Dr. Lyons. “Working with DPO, we can apply our global resources and insights to the Thai market, so the future of dairy farming will deliver high-quality nutrition for the people of Thailand while enabling the country’s farming sector and land to thrive.”

The collaboration aims to enhance production efficiency, milk quality, animal welfare and economic benefits in Thailand’s dairy industry. Alltech and DPO will work together to assist farmers in developing appropriate knowledge and utilizing relevant technologies, services and management practices for sustainable dairy and beef cattle production, which will improve the performance of dairy cows and the quality and quantity of milk they produce.

“Today’s global consumer trends are increasingly moving toward sustainability. This is the first step toward achieving our shared vision. Under this memorandum of understanding (MOU), DPO and Alltech have agreed to work together to develop knowledge on dairy and beef cattle production by focusing on nutrition and management, as well as support the dairy farming business in terms of nutritional and management strategies to solve dairy production problems and improve productivity in Thailand,” Chairut said.

The MOU outlines the scope of collaboration, including the development of management and nutrition strategies to solve challenges and improve production efficiency, the establishment of guidelines and procedures to meet project objectives, and the management of ruminant nutrition to solve production issues and promote better efficiency and quality of products.

Alltech is committed to providing smarter, more sustainable solutions to farmers around the world, improving plant and animal health and providing better nutrition for human beings. The company’s purpose of Working Together for a Planet of Plenty™ invites everyone to work toward achieving sustainable food production through science, innovation and cooperation, unleashing agriculture’s potential to positively impact the future of our planet.

The Dairy Farming Promotion Organization of Thailand is a Thai state enterprise under the oversight of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. It is best known as the manufacturer of the Thai-Denmark brand of dairy products and is committed to promoting dairy farming and creating knowledge of dairy industry affairs in Thailand.

For more information about the two organizations, visit Alltech.com and DPO.

From left, Sermsak Mungdee, chief of dairy research and development for the Dairy Farming Promotion Organization (DPO) of Thailand; Peera Chairut, assistant director of DPO; Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech; and Jonathan Forrest Wilson, president of Alltech Asia Pacific, recently signed an agreement to collaborate and create a model for innovation in nutrition and sustainable dairy farming in Thailand. 

[LEXINGTON, Ky.] – The Singletary Center for the Arts was alive with music and hope Sunday as 15 talented vocalists competed in the finals of the 18th annual Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition. The event awarded more than $700,000 in scholarships and prizes and the opportunity to attend the University of Kentucky as part of the UK Opera Theatre program.

Judges selected multiple winners in undergraduate and graduate categories. In addition to cash prizes, winners received scholarships to attend UK, including some full-tuition awards.

The winners of the 2023 Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition are:

Undergraduate student winners

• Pearse and Deirdre Lyons First-Place Undergraduate Award and Scholarship – Max Taylor*
• Alltech Second-Place Undergraduate Award and Scholarship – William Cordier*
• Alltech Feed Division Third-Place Undergraduate Award and Scholarship – Keen Williams
• Alltech Crop Science Encouragement Award – Will Jones
• Barbara Rouse Kentucky Prize – Calia Burdette
• Alltech and Bryant’s Rent-All Encouragement Award – Emily Hayes

Graduate student winners

• Pearse and Deirdre Lyons First-Place Graduate Award and Graduate Assistantship – Sierra Kidd*
• Alltech Second-Place Graduate Award and Graduate Assistantship – Audrianna Hughes*
• Pearse Lyons ACE Foundation Third-Place Graduate Award and Half Assistantship – Kayla J. Wilson
• Stand Energy Graduate Award – Eleanor Wilmes*
• Gail Robinson Performance Award – Katherine Anne Ledbetter
• Reginald Smith Jr. Diversity Scholarship in Opera Graduate Award – Audrianna Hughes

*These winners also received a tuition stipend to study at the American Institute of Musical Studies (AIMS) in Graz, Austria. AIMS is the leading summer music program in Europe. 

Finalists were scored based on their voice, technical skill, interpretation and accuracy by five judges:

• Evans Mirageas, who is in his 18th season as the Harry T. Wilks Artistic Director of Cincinnati Opera and is widely considered one of the most talented and respected artistic leaders in the classical music industry today.
• Julia Noulin-Merat, general director and CEO of Opera Columbus.
• Barbara Lynne Jamison, general director of Kentucky Opera.
• Dr. Thomas King, who taught the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria, for 25 years.
• Karen Slack, celebrated American soprano and artistic advisor for Portland Opera and the co-chair of the Women’s Opera Network with Opera America.

The Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition is one of the largest competitions of its kind in the world. Its winners have traveled the world performing, teaching and providing inspiration to others.

“This program originated out of a friendship between my father, Dr. Pearse Lyons, and Dr. Everett McCorvey of UK Opera Theatre. They wanted to give talented students a chance to pursue their dreams and help UK to build its opera program,” said Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech. “Since it began, this program has allowed nearly 190 students to overcome the financial barriers to pursuing their dreams.”

In addition to performing at UK, the Alltech Vocal Scholars infuse art into our community throughout the year with performances such as “A Grand Night for Singing” and the annual Alltech Celebration of Song, a free holiday concert at Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Learn more about the Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition and watch the livestream of this year’s competition at alltech.com/vocal.

Max Taylor of Louisville, Kentucky, won the Pearse and Deirdre Lyons First-Place Undergraduate Award and Scholarship on Sunday, March 5 at 18th annual Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition. Shown with him are Dr. Everett McCorvey, executive director of UK Opera Theatre, and Mrs. Deirdre Lyons, cofounder of Alltech.

Alltech and Finnforel announce the acquisition of a fish feed production facility that will complete the circular-economy fish-farming chain

[Raisio, FINLAND] – Alltech, a global leader in agriculture and animal nutrition, and Finnish circular-economy company Finnforel are joining forces to acquire the Raisioaqua fish feed production facility from Finnish company Raisio. Raisioaqua manufactures environmentally friendly feed for aquaculture and specializes in functional feeding solutions that are suitable for northern conditions. The acquisition will complete Finnforel’s sustainable circular-economy fish-farming chain while also enhancing aquaculture producers’ access to Alltech’s nutritional technologies.

“Aquaculture continues to be one of the world’s fastest-growing sources of protein, according to Alltech’s annual Agri-Food Outlook, and is one of the key focus areas for our business,” said Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech. “Together with Finnforel, we will be enhancing the quality and availability of nutrition for sustainable aquaculture systems. Aqua producers will benefit from the strength of Alltech’s scientific research and commercial expertise globally, including a dedicated aqua nutrition research center, the Alltech Coppens Aqua Centre (ACAC) in the Netherlands, which specializes in nutrition for recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).”

Alltech continues its commitment to Working Together for a Planet of Plenty™ by partnering with companies like Finnforel to deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions for aquaculture, resulting in better nutrition and a decreased environmental impact. Backed by over 40 years of research and customer success, Alltech’s specialty feed ingredients and Alltech Coppens aquafeeds offer superior nutritional solutions for fish and shrimp. The ACAC in the Netherlands is one of Alltech’s five bioscience centers around the world.

“Finnforel and Alltech Coppens have been working together for several years on sustainable aquaculture practices,” said Ronald Faber, CEO of Alltech Coppens. “This joint acquisition reflects the ambition of both companies, our shared values and the strength of our partnership.”

Finnforel also specializes in RAS, which allow producers to control water purity, temperature, stocking density and feeding while requiring 99% less water than traditional methods. The method’s indoor growing tanks provide a less stressful aquaculture environment that can be better controlled by aquaculture producers.

“I believe that Finnforel’s well-honed model, which works without antibiotics or environmental emissions, can support a significant part of this market,” said Pekka Viljakainen, chairman of the board of Finnforel Oy.

Aquaculture is an efficient way to produce nutritious protein for a growing population. As sustainable recirculating aquaculture systems are viable even in desert conditions, Finnforel’s aim is to export Finnish aquacultural expertise to the world in the coming years. Alltech’s and Finnforel’s acquisition of the Raisioaqua feed production facility will complete the circular-economy fish-farming chain in Finland and provide a replicable model for others.

“Feed developed in accordance with the principles of a sustainable circular economy represents the last link in the chain,” added Jussi Mekkonen, CEO of Finnforel Oy. “We have another new aquaculture facility that will be completed in spring 2023, after which we will be able to produce the eggs used in fish farming. Then, the entire fish-farming chain will be ready to be exported to the world.”

For more information, visit finnforel.com, alltech.com and alltechcoppens.com.