New partnership strengthens animal nutrition offerings
ADM and Alltech have agreed to create a North American animal feed joint venture designed to provide farmers and animal owners with an expanded range of products and services.
Alltech will contribute its U.S.-based Hubbard Feeds and Canada-based Masterfeeds businesses, which include 18 feed mills in the United States and 15 in Canada. ADM will add 11 U.S. feed mills to the new company. Alltech will hold the majority ownership, while governance will be shared equally through a joint board.
The two companies explained that their combined strengths will deliver greater benefits to customers as the global animal nutrition industry grows. “As the animal nutrition industry continues to reshape itself to support a growing global population, Alltech and ADM are bringing together passionate teams, proven products and shared values to ensure enhanced advantages for our customers,” the companies said in a joint statement. “We’re evolving with purpose to offer an industry-leading range of products and solutions for livestock, equine, backyard and leisure animals.”
The venture builds on a long relationship between ADM and Alltech, dating back to when ADM was Alltech’s first customer. Customers will gain access to broader capabilities, advanced research and development, and extensive logistical networks, ensuring innovative solutions and dependable service.
Alltech will retain its Ridley Block Operations, Ridley Feed Ingredients, and Alltech specialty ingredients, though these units will partner with the venture. ADM will keep its Canadian locations and its U.S. premix and additive businesses, which will also supply the new company.
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, setting the stage for a powerful new player in North American animal feed production and nutrition services.
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