Kemin Industries Celebrates One-Year Anniversary in Canada

MONT-SAINT-HILAIRE, Quebec, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer with a focus on improving the quality of life for more than half the world's population, is commemorating the first year of its expansion into Canada. In January 2018, Kemin acquired the assets of its longtime distributor, Agri-Marketing Corp., and has smoothly integrated this business into Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health, which has created more growth in the Canadian market.

"With the new Canada location, we have increased our efforts to better serve our current customers, and we are continuing to explore new opportunities for Kemin products and services to improve the quality of life for people and animals across the country," said Ferdie Nel, Country Manager – Canada, Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health – North America. "We've had great reception from Canadian producers and the agricultural industry, and we look forward to growing our business with these partners further."

As Kemin completes its first year of business in Canada, it's preparing for future expansions and increasing product awareness with Canadian producers. Currently, Kemin offers more than 20 products in Canada, including organic trace minerals, mold inhibitors, antioxidants and acidifiers, among other categories of products.

"While we will continue to bring new products to market in the future, we are very pleased with the diverse portfolio we currently offer. Our promise of quality and safety is embedded in everything Kemin does, and this is a great source of pride for us that we want to share with our Canadian customers," said Mr. Nel.

About Kemin Industries
Kemin Industries (www.kemin.com) is a global ingredient manufacturer with a focus on improving the quality of life for over 3.8 billion people each day with more than 500 specialty ingredients made for the human and animal health, pet food, nutraceutical, food technology, crop technologies and textile industries.

For over half a century, Kemin has been dedicated to using applied science to address industry challenges and offers 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 2,800 employees globally and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.

Media Contact:
Véronique Hébert-Lussier, Marketing Communications and Public Relations Manager, [email protected], 450-467-0854

SOURCE Kemin Industries