Process initiated by Kemin Industries leads to
a breakthrough in sustainable pet nutrition and will open new
opportunities for antioxidants
VERONELLA, Italy and
DES MOINES, Iowa, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kemin
Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to
sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent
of the world with its products and services, submitted a request to
the European Commission to allow the use of liquid rosemary extract
as an antioxidant feed additive for cats and dogs and has received
authorization through Commission Implementing Regulation (EU)
2024/1068.
The submission leading to this authorization was initiated by
Kemin Nutrisurance, the pet food and rendering technologies
business unit of Kemin Industries, and the resulting regulation was
published in the Official Journal of the European Union on
April 15. The Commission Implementing
Regulation (EU) 2024/1068 categorizes and approves of the additive
as a "technological additive" within the "antioxidants" functional
group and goes into effect May 5.
Before this groundbreaking approval, the European Union's pet
food market primarily consisted of tocopherols for antioxidants,
with limited options for antioxidant molecules of natural origin.
This new addition of rosemary extracts not only expands the range
of available antioxidants but also addresses critical supply chain
challenges.
"By diversifying sourcing and mitigating dependency on a single
ingredient, Kemin Nutrisurance reinforces its commitment to
sustainability and supply resilience in the pet food industry,"
said Beth Mann, Global Director of Quality and Food Safety,
Kemin Nutrisurance. "Rosemary
extract is a versatile and effective antioxidant that can help pet
food manufacturers meet the growing demand for clean label,
high-quality, and environmentally friendly products."
Since 1996, Kemin's Specialty Crop Improvement team has used
conventional breeding methods to continually develop lines of
proprietary rosemary with high levels of carnosic acid, a molecule
with powerful antioxidant capabilities. Today, Kemin is one of the
most vertically integrated suppliers of plant-based ingredients.
Across the supply chain, Kemin controls the breeding, plant
selection, growing, harvesting, and extraction for many of its
specialty crops, allowing Kemin to ensure that every batch of
product is consistent.
"We are thrilled to receive this authorization from the European
Commission, which is the result of decades of research and
development, as well as close collaboration with the authorities,"
said Dr. John A. Greaves, Vice
President of Specialty Crop Improvement, Kemin Industries. "This is
a game-changer for the pet food industry, as it opens new
possibilities for natural and sustainable pet nutrition."
Kemin Nutrisurance is proud to offer rosemary extract as part of
its portfolio of innovative solutions for the pet food industry.
Kemin is committed to providing customers with the best quality,
safety, and performance for their products, as well as supporting
them with technical expertise and regulatory assistance. From
oxidation control and food safety to palatability and nutrition,
Kemin is Compelled by Curiosity™ to ensure pets around
the world are living happy and healthy lives.
Click here to learn more about Kemin's Specialty Crop
Improvement program.
About Kemin Industries
Kemin Industries (www.kemin.com) is a global ingredient
manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of
life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and
services. The company supplies over 500 specialty ingredients for
human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture,
nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textile,
biofuel, and animal vaccine industries.
For over half a century, Kemin has been dedicated to using
applied science to address industry challenges and offer product
solutions to customers in more than 120 countries. Kemin provides
ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the
quality, safety, and efficacy of food, feed, and health-related
products.
Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held,
family-owned-and-operated company with more than 3,000 global
employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing
facilities in Belgium,
Brazil, China, Egypt,
India, Italy, San
Marino, Singapore,
South Africa, and the United States.
Media Contact:
Diogo Craveiro, Global Marketing
Communications Manager, Kemin
Nutrisurance | diogo.craveiro@kemin.com, +1 515-559-5361
REFERENCES:
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU)
2024/1068 of 15 April 2024, Official
Journal of the European Union
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