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Pet Nutrition
Product Handbook and Catalog for 2018
HEALTH • NUTRITION • MATERIALS
Table of Contents DSM I Bright Science. Brighter Living.™......................................2 DSM Nutritional Products............................................................4 Innovation Starts with an Idea....................................................6 History of DSM............................................................................8 Nutritional Ingredient Production.............................................. 10 Premixes and Blending.............................................................. 12 Nutritional Ingredients............................................................... 14 Knowing Pet Product Technologies........................................... 16 Knowing Nutrient Form Technologies........................................ 18 Pet Nutritional Solutions...........................................................20 Table of Products.......................................................................23
DSM – Bright Science. Brighter Living.TM Key Sustainability Focus Areas:
• Nutrition
• Climate Change and Renewable Energy
Securing Sustainable
• Circular and Bio-Based Economy
Operations
Operation Aspirations Long-Term Goals
Our Company Our Core Value • Leading in reporting Gold Class DJSI
Royal DSM N.V. is a global science-based Our mission is supported by our core value: benchmarks
40 - 45 %
company active in health, nutrition and materials. Sustainability. Everything we do should contribute • GHG efficiency
(2008 - 2025)
By connecting its unique competencies in Life to a more sustainable world. To us, achieving Sustainability as improvements
> 10 %
Sciences and Materials Sciences DSM is driving sustainability means simultaneously pursuing • Energy efficiency
economic prosperity, environmental progress and economic performance, environmental quality and
Business Growth Driver improvements (2016 - 2025)
social advances to create sustainable value for social responsibility. In other words, we strive to Brighter Living Solutions: Eco+ and People+ • Purchased electricity 50 % by 2025
all stakeholders simultaneously. DSM delivers create value on the three dimensions of People, from renewables
• Profitable Solutions Better for People
innovative solutions that nourish, protect and improve Planet and Profit simultaneously. and Planet
• Employee engagement 75 % by 2020
performance in global markets such as food and favorable score
dietary supplements, personal care, feed, Sustainability as a DSM Strategy • Aspiration: 65 % of DSM Products by 2020 • Safety: Frequency .25 by 2020
pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automotive, DSM is aiming to improve peoples’ lives and
recordable index
paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, environmental impact, through the way we take
alternative energy and bio-based materials. care of our people and own operations, and how Our Brighter Living Solutions are measurably better scarce resources by creating renewables. In order to
DSM’s 20,750 employees deliver annual sales we translate this into products and innovations. for the planet (Eco+) and people (People+). This reduce the demand from our economy on nature’s
of €7.7 billion. The company is listed on NYSE strategy is aimed at driving profitable growth through limited resources, DSM is committed to extending
Euronext. More information can be found at The world has joined forces in 2015 by defining science-based, sustainable solutions addressing the the lifetime of materials and products, and leveraging
www.dsm.com. 17 common Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), global societal issues of our time. Taking an example partnerships.
adopted by the United Nations. The SDGs cover a from our animal nutrition and health business, new
Who We Are 15 year time frame to 2030 and include 169 targets. ingredients from our CleanCow™ dairy industry With the large societal issues in mind, we have
Who we are as a company is the result of strategic DSM contributes to all goals but particularly focusses initiative demonstrated a 30% plus reduction in identified different and distinct levers that drive our
choices that we have made. These in turn are based on the following SDGs: SDG 2: No Hunger, SDG 3: methane emissions and increases milk production, product innovation. These levers, help developers
on our mission and our core value; they define what Good Health, SDG 7: Renewable Energy/ SDG 13: with no negative impact on animal welfare. We also and marketers to understand how a measurably
we believe in and how we go about our business. Climate Action and SDG 12: Responsible strive for 65% of our products to have a measurably better impact can be made for planet and people.
Consumption and Production. better impact on planet or people than competitors, The different drivers can all be substantiated with life
Our Brand Promise based on standardised sustainability metrics. cycle assessments that address the environmental
and social impacts of products impacts along their
Bright Science. Brighter LivingTM. This sums up
DSM’s Sustainability strategy is rooted in securing life cycle. The drivers are also used to review our
who we are, what we stand for and what we aim to
safe and sustainable operations, and an engaged innovations under development. By doing so we want
achieve. These four words are the shorthand for our
More about DSM’s contribution to the Sustainable workforce. Within our sites and factories we aim for to steer our full portfolio of products and innovations
mission, our beliefs and our behaviors – a promise
Development goals: https://www.dsm.com/corporate/ substantial greenhouse gas (GHG) emmisions and towards the best positive impact on society.
that we make to the world in which we operate.
sustainability/managing-sustainability/the-global- energy improvement, and we aim to reach more
Bright Science refers to the unique way in which With our Brighter Living Solutions, Eco+ and People+
goals.html renewable electricity and high employee safety
we combine Life Sciences and Materials Sciences we provide products and innovations that are
and engagement. This is exemplified in our Dalry
disciplines, technologies and talents. We partner with measurably better for people and planet.
Society is faced with challenges, and business has Scotland vitamin C production facility where the
customers and other stakeholders – then we share
an increasingly important responsibility to contribute cradle to gate footprint of our product is lower than
ideas, insights and inspiration to create innovative
by addressing these societal challenges. competing products. The smaller environmental foot-
and sustainable solutions that address the key
By anticipating the global trends and societal issues print is possible because of superior emission control
challenges facing society today. Brighter Living refers
with its portfolio of products and services, DSM wants and waste water management, and an efficient heat
to our commitment to creating products and solutions
to create positive societal impact and further develop and power station that exports electricity to the grid
that make a positive difference to people’s lives. We
a sustainable business. and receives credits for avoided electricity from other
are constantly seeking new ways to improve quality
sources. DSM is building on strong foundations to
of life, and we seek to make a positive contribution to
Our key sustainable focus areas: ‘Nutrition’, ‘Climate secure our position as a sustainable company.
the lives of people today and generations to come.
change & renewable energy’ and ‘Circular and
bio-based economy’ create the right market context Apart from its focus on action to mitigate climate
Our Mission in which DSM’s solutions can flourish. Sustainability change, DSM recognizes resource scarcity as an
Our purpose is to create brighter lives for people then becomes a business growth driver and defines important societal issue. To secure future availability
today and generations to come. We connect our operational aspirations. of natural resources, we need to apply principles of
unique competences in Life Science and Materials careful resource management and unlock more value
Sciences to create solutions that nourish, protect With Sustainability as a Business Growth Driver at from the limited resources that are available. DSM
and improve performance. DSM, we offer our customers sustainable and has the opportunity to mitigate resource scarcity with
scalable solutions, integrating sustainability benefits solutions that prevent of food waste, including food
in our value propositions and customer engagement. preservation, increasing the durability of materials,
enabling re-use of materials and reducing the use of
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DSM Nutritional Products The DSM quality and safety program is designed
around food safety standards and managed by
food safety mindset is integrated into our ideation
and innovation workstreams.
a worldwide team of qualified quality and safety
managers passionate about food safety. These The process of manufacturing bioactive micro
experts are responsible for administrating our quality nutrients and microorganisms, and blends of
and safety program, which includes as the central these micro ingredients, is complex from a quality
element the Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points assurance perspective. We sell these micro
Representing the Life Sciences competency (HACCP), which follows World Health Organization ingredients to producers of retail products covering
DSM Nutritional Products, Animal standards and comprises sanitation standards, pest a broad array of dietary needs, ranging from
of Royal DSM N.V., DSM Nutritional Products
contributes €5,169 million to annual sales in 2016
Nutritional & Health, Approach to control systems, and minimizing cross-contamination. concentrated dietary supplements to pet foods
and is organized around three market-facing entities: Quality and Safety We also know that for this program to be successful designed to deliver 100% of the animal’s nutritional
Animal Nutrition & Health, Human Nutrition & Health Petfood manufacturers and the suppliers that serve it is important to create a high level of internal needs. Due to this complexity, and the safety
and Personal Care. More about DSM Nutritional them are aware that pet food is a very highly awareness around every aspect of safety and quality concerns associated with these types of retail
Products: https://www.dsm.com/corporate/about/ regulated industry. Its standards for safety and quality along the entire supply chain, creating a company products, it makes sense that Traceability is
business-entities/dsm-nutritional-products.html are equal to, or in some cases, surpass those of the culture that lives out safety and quality behaviors that included as one of our 5 Q values. At DSM, the
human food industry in some countries. embrace well-designed SOPs. DSM is dedicated to integrity of our quality systemis constantly checked
Animal Nutrition & Health addresses the nutrition standardizing and ensures the integrity our program and trained in mock recall and track & trace exercises
additives segment of the feed and pet food markets. From a business perspective, managing safety and across the globe by conducting routine audits of all to provide an assurance of safety and functionality.
Human Nutrition & Health largely addresses nutrition quality is about mitigating risk to your product’s brand. DSM facilities by a Corporate Operational Audit team Rapid and accurate notification of a recall to our
and functional ingredients segment of the food The owners of a retail brand of pet food or snack (COA). Our facility managers will tell you that they customers is the heartbeat of our emphasis on
markets. Personal Care is focusing on the actives that harms a companion animal will experience would rather have our customers audit them than the Traceability – only topped by the constant work to
and ingredients in the sun care, skin care and hair a cascade of events detrimental to their business. COA team due to the strict guidelines. prevent these cases.
care industries. These events include immediate loss of sales,
scrutiny by the regulatory authorities, possible The integrity of our food safety program is the basis The DSM 5 Q values Sharing and Learning help us
DSM is the only producer who can supply the lawsuits, and public rejection; events that may be for a Trusted Supply Chain. This starts with vendor stay ahead of the curve. By DSM managing quality
complete range of vitamins and carotenoids in the severe enough to destroy the brand. qualification and management processes in line and safety on a global scale, using Compliance
most suitable forms for all possible animal and with food safety standards. Success is achieved Quality Management (CQM) TrackWise® system and
human uses. As a leading supplier to this industry, DSM has a further through our supply chain by leveraging our other companywide web-based training tools, every
global quality and safety standard for our products, excellence in analytics based on our long history in DSM employee becomes integrated into our global
DSM has established leadership positions across all including premix, with the goal of meeting or the chemical and biosciences industries, maintaining quality and safety program.
three areas of the ingredients business: feed, food exceeding the expectations of the leading petfood robust and integrated documentation, goods receipt,
and personal care. DSM is one of the world’s leading brand owners in the market. Our global quality and warehouse management systems. Having the right quality and safety processes in place
producer of vitamins. DSM is working from its strong standard is based upon our 5 Q Values. are mandatory, but at DSM we believe you can only
global presence in key value-added ingredients Mindful of the risks to both our customers and the achieve the highest level of risk mitigation if you
offered through an international infrastructure and Our 5 Q Values take into consideration: Food Safety, sustainability of our business, perpetual improvement integrate a consciousness of quality and safety
reach. Trusted Supply Chain, Closing the Loop, Traceability, of this food safety program is part of our business across all employees and it becomes part of your
and Sharing and Learning. strategy, we call Closing the Loop. This means, that company’s culture.
DSM is uniquely involved in all three steps of the we not only have the tools in place to do a thorough
value chain: the production of pure active ingredients, root cause analysis on deviations, we have the tools Our company recognizes that with
their incorporation into sophisticated forms, and the in place for change management, the business growth becoming more
provision of tailored premixes. Being the only fully Food safety process and techniques to manage the dependent on offering premium
integrated player allows DSM to differentiate itself people side of change. This assures petfoods, and a heightened
all the way through the chain. the adoption and the realization of a awareness of food safety among
Trusted supply chain change are well in control and the risk consumers, suppliers need to be
Managing the interdependencies between active minimized. To ensure we are trustworthy partners oriented towards
ingredients, forms and premixes, which have Closing the Loop, our mutual success. DSM strives to earn
important implications for innovation, logistics, the title of “Trusted Partner”!
Traceability
and value delivery, is a core competence of DSM.
Striving to earn the title of “Trusted Partner”!
Closing the loop
Sharing and learning
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Innovation Starts with an Idea!
DSM Venturing is an active investor in start-up Seeking ideation from Industry partners
It is not only about the idea, companies, which create innovative products and combines the benefits of a mutual attraction
it's what you do with it! services in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences to a particular market with often very different
Idea Generation, often called "Ideation" is the that contribute to the quality of life. DSM Venturing's perspectives on the approach to solving a
creative process of generating, evaluating and mission is to explore emerging markets and problem. Couple this with differences in core
communicating new ideas. Within DSM, this takes technologies in order to support DSM's innovation competencies and experience, it is not hard to
place in a variety of ways: and growth strategy. envision how this would yield a novel approach.
Innovation Idea Generator: A continuous Besides financial support, we offer start-up At DSM Nutritional Products, ideas from
exchange of ideas. Often the "seed" that gets companies access to DSM’s knowledge base, all sources are channeled into what we
people to think in new ways. Every DSM employee resources and networks creating a business call the idea box. In this stage of the
has access to a simple tool to enter their ideas for relationship based on mutual benefits and shared process, dedicated innovation project
consideration. learning. managers review the ideas for
alignment with our core competencies,
Ideation Workshops: A direct way to brainstorm, To DSM businesses we offer a window to the world scope relative to the markets we
collect & evaluate ideas during highly participative of innovations that are taking place in the global serve, and economic feasibility.
workshops, or as we call them "play shops" events. start-up community; an inroad to collaborations/ The best candidates for further
partnerships/licenses/supply & marketing relations exploration are prioritized and
Campaigns, Challenges & Competitions: with start-up companies; and an option to spin in formal projects are created. The
Topic-specific focus to solve a specific question or ‘outside’ innovations. project managers build a preliminary
problem. A fast way of gathering ideas. business case with minimum impact
DSM Venturing is an integral part of DSM’s open to those involved in daily business
Coaching & Shaping ideas: A process of innovation approach, focused on teaming up with operation. This clears a rather
facilitation to shape the idea by identifying the innovative players all over the world. significant resource management
potential value design prototypes, run pilots or issue that often stalls the innovation
proof-of-concepts. Customer need plays an important role in the process.
ideation process at DSM. We starts by listening
Business Service Modeling: We use the to the challenges our customers face and In the project phase, these new
Enterprise Design Canvas to combine the their novel ideas that lack commercial ideas will undergo a series of steps
powers of Innovation & Business Architecture! solution. Mutual success is often which include proof of concept trials,
achieved when both parties view sustainability check, and an
ideation within a framework of application-specific evaluation.
collaboration. During this phase we often collaborate
with key accounts which can
shorten the development cycle and
provide our customer a first-to-market
advantage.
Sustainability
Check Ultimately project success leads
to commercialization, making the
IDEA EVALUATION IDEA BOX R&D APPLICATION COMMERCIALIZATION idea available to the world.
DSM
Venturing
Customer
Need
Industry Business Proof of
Case Concept
Partners
Development Feasibility
Development
Collaboration
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The world’s strongest fiber™:
History of DSM
Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™ is DSM’s premium brand for Ultra High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene (UHMWPE) fiber, UD,
flexible composite, tape and fabric. Dyneema® combines maximum strength with minimum weight. It is 15 times stronger than quality
steel and 40% stronger than aramid fiber, both on weight for weight basis. Industries like law enforcement, defense, maritime, offshore,
medical, sports & leisure, fishing, outdoor, automotive, renewable energy, and personal protective equipment rely on Dyneema® for its
lightweight, protective and durable properties.
Re-Invention of a Successful Company Industrial biocatalysis:
In the early 1970’s DSM implemented the first industrial biocatalytic process. Chiral amino acids are produced using specific enzymes,
able to synthesize target enantiomers with exceptional purity. A whole toolbox of enzymes and chemical catalysts is now available for
producing chiral ingredients for the pharmaceutical industry.
Clean antibiotics production:
1920 In 1996 DSM pioneered the first commercial production of semisynthetic antibiotics based on microbial fermentation instead of chemical
1902
synthesis. Identifying new enzymes and constructing new biosynthetic pathways by modern genetic technologies allowed a dramatic
Bituminous quality of coal leads to decrease in the environmental impact of antibiotic production.
diversification into fertilizers, utilizing
DSM founded as Netherlands the ammonium from coking gas
state owned mining company resulting in production of first
“DSM – De Staats Mijnen.” ammonia based fertilizer. Sustainability through enzymes:
Mining activities focus on 40 years experience in enzyme application has resulted in a large range of enzymes based solutions. DSM’s global alliance with
Novozymes (DK) provides a wide range of feed enzymes which, together with enzyme solutions for second generation biofuel and
1940
the Limburg region in the
South of the Netherlands. biogas processes, makes a tremendous impact on a sustainable development of global food production.
Construction of Central
Laboratory in Geleen.
1963 High yielding cell culture technology:
1950’s
DSM’s first Steam-cracking
Since 2002 DSM, in collaboration with Crucell (NL), has developed a leading technology for the production of antibodies applying
installation opened.
human cell lines. The technology allows human cells to be cultivated in high density resulting in an efficient biosynthesis at high
quality. DSM is licensing out this technology to its customers and acts as development and manufacturing partner.
In response to global decline in coal
use and increasing importance of polymers,
DSM focuses on providing industrial chemicals
and raw materials for synthetic fibers and yarns Bio-based performance materials:
based on oil and natural gas. In 2010 DSM started to introduce a series of bio-based resins for the automotive industry, proven to match the high performance and
1975 1970’s- speed of traditional chemical products. EcoPaXX® is composed of more than 50% renewable resources helping the industry to meet
sustainability targets. It is used in bodyworks, engine compartments and transparent casings for head lamps.
1989 Dutch Prime Minister 1980’s
1990’s DSM shares floated at the
Dutch stock exchange
(today Euronext).
officially closed the
country's last mine.
DSM diversifies into
high performing
plastics and fine 2005
DSM moves into chemicals.
products for the food and World’s largest production
pharmaceutical industries as plant for vitamin E opens
well as performance materials in Sisseln Switzerland.
2008
1996
for the automotive and
electronics sector. New regional headquarter
inaugurated in
DSM acquires biotech and fermentation
company Gist-Brocades, a global leader
in yeast, yeast extracts, antibiotic
2003 Shanghai (China).
2006
production and enzymes, broadening DSM acquires Roche's
DSM into a life science company. Vitamins and Fine Chemicals
Division, forming DSM Nutritional
Products, providing the full range Global premix strategy
of fat-soluble and water-soluble initiated to grow the
vitamins, carotenoids, long chain global premix network
polyunsaturated fatty acids, for high-quality mixes.
Hoffman-La Roche enzymes and nutra-ceuticals
to the feed, pet food, food, 2011
1933 1938 1950 pharmaceutical and
personal care industry. • DSM acquires Martek Biosciences
• Rebranding of One DSM
Commences industrial Establishment Development of the chemical
synthesis of vitamin C of industrial synthesis of ß-carotene.
based on the process production of
of Nobel prize winner vitamin A, B1,
Tadeusz Reichstein. B2, E and K.
2014 2012
DSM acquires Ocean
2015
• DSM opens the China Animal Nutrition Center in Bazhou, China. Nutrition and Fortitech
2013
It is focusing on swine and poultry nutrition and has the capability to
conduct world-class scientific and application research.
• Acquisition of Aland, which was founded in 1990 and is one of the leading Vitamin C manufacturers in China. • POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels, LLC, a joint venture of Royal DSM and POET, LLC,
DSM acquires
In 2014 the company realized net sales of about USD 110 million in vitamin C with around 1,800 employees. opened the first commercial scale cellulosic ethanol plant in the U.S.
Tortuga
• DSM and CVC Capital Partners finalize their partnership, ChemicaInvest, for DSM’s Polymer Intermediates • Royal DSM and JLL Partners create a joint venture, Patheon N.V.,
and Composite Resins. combining Patheon Inc. with the pharmaceutical assets of DSM.
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Nutritional Ingredient
Production
Our products are micro ingredients whose functionality is specific and whose impact can be enormous.
It is therefore imperative to manufacture, package, store and ship them in accordance with the highest
quality standards. Whether provided as straight products in bulk or as premixes tailored to individual
Backward integration underpins superior quality standards customer needs, our products always meet the most stringent quality requirements.
We work to a unique global quality standard. This is rooted in the official regulations that give us our
license to operate and is supplemented by our owninternal quality systems. Full backward integration
DSM Nutritional Products operates nine bulk manufacturing and formulation sites allows us to assure quality at every step of the supply chain. We deliver to our customers via a dedicated
across Europe, the United States, Latin America and China. These sites produce logistics network based on three main distribution centers. These are located in Venlo (NL), Belvidere (USA)
the majority of DSM’s nutritional ingredients, which are sold either as straight and Singapore.
products or as premixes and vitamin concentrates.
Village Neuf,
France
Formulations of several
vitamins and carotenoids
Grenzach,
Leon, Spain are produced at Village Germany
Dalry, UK DSM’s Leon site is Neuf which is also the Located adjacent to
Located in Ayrshire, production site for STAY-C® the Rhine in Southern
dedicated to the Sisseln,
Scotland the site is stable vitamin C forms for Germany, this site primarily
production of natural
Belvidere, USA
involved in the production
carotenoids, such as feed applications. The site focuses on the production Switzerland
of vitamin C and related also includes a premix unit water soluble B vitamins, Sisseln is the production site
Located adjacent to the beta-carotene and
Mairinque, Brazil derivatives and also the for food applications and vitamin D and vitamin C for several carotenoids and
Delaware River in New lycopene.
Formerly Tortuga, this production of Panthenol the DSM Research Center derivatives. In addition vitamins A & E. Other
Jersey this is the production and Ca-Pantothenate. intermediates used in the
DSM site produces a full for animal nutrition. operations include the purifi-
site for arachidonic acid and Nova Scotia, production of carotenoids cation and formulation of Ω3
range of organic mineral
formulations of various Canada chelates for use in the are produced. fatty acids, the formulation of
vitamins including vitamin E The plant in Mulgrave, animal nutrition and several vitamins for various
for food applications. Nova Scotia is dedicated health industry. applications and the custom
to fish oil processing and synthesis of pharmaceutical
Freeport, USA refinement while the plant intermediates. Sisseln is also Novozymes,
Freeport, Texas is in Dartmouth, Nova home to our pilot plant and
Scotia is dedicated to
Denmark
the location of a site development center. Novozymes is DSM’s
specializing in the microencapsulation of
Feed Enzymes Alliance
production of beta these oils.
partner for more than
carotene and intermediates 10 years, researching,
for other carotenoids. producing and formulating
a portfolio of enzymes for
Kingstree, USA use in the animal nutrition
The Kingstree, South and health industry
Carolina plant is dedicated across the globe.
to the production of
nutritional lipids by algal
and fungal fermentation.
Xinghuo,
Naperville, USA China
Hydroxy-vitamin D The Xinghuo site is
destined for feed located close to
applications is Shanghai. It is
produced at this specialized in the
site near Chicago. formulation of
vitamin E for
feed applications
and also includes a
premix production facility
for food and feed
applications.
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Premixes and Blending Integrated Supply Chain
DSM manufactures their own range of
ROVIMIX® vitamins along with many
Europe
Our network of thirteen
(13) premix plants across
Product services where customers need them other key micronutrients. DSM therefore Europe, the Middle East,
has a unique ability to control the and South Africa allow us
origin of many ingredients used within the flexibility needed to
a premix. DSM’s integrated vitamin supply and serve
production and premix supply chain is customers in the region.
Delivering Flexible Why do you need a premix? unrivalled.
Precision Nutrition Individually weighing and adding many of the Vendor Control
very low inclusion micronutrient ingredients Strict control of all ingredients used
Pet owner and consumer awareness level
separately during the pet food production process in premix is essential. Since we are
surrounding the health benefits relating to vitamins
and minerals, and other functional ingredients is
carries a high risk. Weighment inaccuracies and not restricted to only supplying the North America
poor distribution of very small amounts of the ingredients that we produce, non- Our four (4) North
high, often supporting the ‘reason to believe’
separate micro-ingredients within the final pet food DSM raw materials are sourced from American premix plants
important label claims such as supporting immune
product could affect its nutritional quality or even suppliers in compliance with our 5 Q assure customers service
function and bone and joint health. Consequently,
safety at the point of consumption. Premixing micro Values. We understand the importance reliability in the supply of
this growing health benefit awareness, has led
ingredients together, for incorporation into the pet of selecting and sourcing ingredients premixes across the United
to the use of a more diverse list of micronutrients
food, treat or supplement macro material mix ensures that will protect brand equity for all in States and Canada.
and functional ingredients in pet foods to support
the active micronutrient particles are distributed the supply chain.
specific dietary label claims.
more uniformly throughout the final product. DSM
DSM has over 50 years of experience producing premixes are a critical link in the pet food supply Track and Trace
premixes for use in animal nutrition products. chain and allow accurate, safe, and homogeneous Traceability is a vital component of pet
Premixes are blends of micronutrient and other micronutrient and functional ingredient inclusion food safety. DSM’s sophisticated global
functional ingredients as well as suitable carriers. into pet food products. production, quality, purchasing and raw Latin America
Our experts work closely with customers to develop material intake systems are linked. DSM DSM premix is produced
premixes that deliver the ingredient solutions needed sites use a bar coding system which in most Latin American
DSM Premix Production countries with a total of
to substantiate functionality claims made on labels, allows ingredients used to be tracked
Premixes produced by DSM are backed through through from intake at the premix plant– thirteen (13) premix
ensure accurate addition of these ingredients into
our global assurance of safety and quality. the entire premixing process and finally plants.
pet foods, treats and supplements, all with the goal
DSM continuously evaluates its responsibilities to delivery to the customer. This means
of achieving the highest possible food nutritional
and the implication of our footprint in the feed and we can rapidly track and trace any
quality and safety. In addition to meeting functionality
pet food supply chain. DSM’s premix production ingredient used in any premix, meeting
claims, we can often meet non-GMO, organic,
and ingredient supply chain is designed around the prompt response times demanded
country of origin and grain free requirements.
food standards and our 5 Q values: Food Safety, by our customers should the need arise.
We have a global network of over 40 premix plants to Trusted Supply Chain, Closing the Loop, Traceability, China
ensure that we are close to where our customers are. and Sharing and Learning, discussed at length DSM has the fastest
Analytical Expertise
on page 4. expanding network of
DSM premixes are formulated and
premix plants in China
manufactured to meet the highest
and serves most areas
standards for product quality, safety,
of the country from
efficacy, and traceability while meeting six (6) sites.
strict regulatory requirements. Routinely,
10 Things You Need to Know About Premixes premix quality, plus individual
ingredients are checked in our own
Approximately 80% of the pet food industry uses laboratories located at the premix sites
premixes in the production of their complete and 1. Nutrient form quality and at our global analytical centers.
balanced pet food products. A premix is a blend of
2. Nutrient form potency Asia Pacific,
micronutrients that are individually added to pet food Nutritional sufficiency against Oceania
in “micro” amounts. Combining these ingredients in a 3. Nutrient form stability specification, undesirable residues DSM has premix
premix simplifies the weighing process and improves 4. Nutrient form physical characteristics and routine micro-biological testing is production capabilities in
accuracy in mixing and distribution of these micro-
5. Carriers and other adjuncts carried out in accordance with DSM all the major feed/pet food
nutrients throughout the food. But, if you think a
premix is “just a blend,” think again. 6. Mixing equipment and procedure quality requirements, local and global producing and exporting
regulation. Regular dispersion tests countries in the region
Based on more than 50 years of experience producing 7. Premix formulation and use rate with a total of nine (9)
are also carried out to check the
micronutrients and premixes for the animal nutrition 8. Quality program plants.
and health industries, ask your DSM representative to
efficiency and quality of our premix
share the facts about The 10 Most Important Things 9. Handling of premixes mixing to ensure we deliver a
You Need to Know About Premixes: 10. Pet food process and point of addition homogenous premix to our customers.
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Nutritional Ingredients Nutritional Ingredients
A Brief Guide to Vitamins Delivering Healthier Pets
DSM produces an extensive portfolio of nutritional ingredients for use in pet food
products and supplements including minerals, vitamins, carotenoids, and long chain
polyunsaturated fatty acids. These products deliver a wide range of health benefits to DSM’s portfolio of nutritional ingredients includes: a range of carotenoids used for either
all pet species. antioxidant functionality or pigmentation, natural sources of omega-3 fatty acids, and
trace minerals; all supporting the health and wellness of pets.
Vital for the efficiency of a broad array of functions in the body, the DSM vitamin
range contains all the vitamins crucial for healthy, thriving, long-living pets. Carotenoids
β-Carotene Canthaxanthin Astaxanthin
Necessary for vision, growth, and tissue differentiation. Is important for keeping the skin, eyes, and (ROVIMIX®, CaroCare®) (CAROPHYLL® Red) (CAROPHYLL® Pink)
Vitamin A inner linings of the body healthy and resistant to infection. Vitamin A is also needed for the maintenance β-carotene is an important source Canthaxanthin is a carotenoid that has dual Besides pigmentation, astaxanthin
and growth of teeth, nails, hair, bones and glands. of vitamin A, converted into vitamin A functionality in birds and fish, skin/feather is a carotenoid that is recognized
as required. The additional health pigmentation and biological antioxidant. as being one of the most powerful
Helps the body maintain and utilize the levels of calcium and phosphorus needed to build strong bones promoting effects of β-carotene include As an example of pigmentation, the feathers antioxidants found in nature. Other
Vitamin D and teeth. Recent studies have shown additional benefits such as supporting immune health, weight antioxidant functionality protecting cells, of a flamingo can range from pink to red health benefits associated with
management, and cancer prevention. tissues, and organs from free radical depending on the amount of canthaxanthin astaxanthin include eye health
damage and as a contributor to the in its diet. The biological functionality as an and immune function support.
Vitamin B2, Riboflavin robustness of the pet’s immune system. antioxidant, protecting cells from free radical
Vitamin E damage and sparing vitamin E.
Helps the body transform proteins, fats, and
Helps protect cell membranes, carbohydrates into energy. Helps maintain healthy
maintain the immune system, skin and eyes and is also necessary for building
prolong the life of red blood and maintaining body tissues.
cells, maintain a healthy
circulatory system, and
improve vitamin A use. Vitamin B3, Nutritional Lipids
Important for the health & Niacin Omega-3 from Algae Omega-3 from Fish
proper functioning of body Niacin and DHA omega-3 derived by Highly refined and
tissues. Is an antioxidant, niacinamide are algal fermentation containing deodorized fish oils
neutralizing free radicals. essential for fat docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) containing both
synthesis, protein and eicosapentaenoic acid eicosapentaenoic
metabolism, and the
Vitamin K conversion of food
(EPA), fatty acids that support acid (EPA) and
cardiovascular, eye, docosahexaenoic
Essential for the clotting of to energy. and brain health acid (DHA).
blood and may help maintain
bone health. (e.g. memory), and
Vitamin C, directly reduce cellular
inflammation supporting
Vitamin B1, Thiamine Ascorbic Acid joint, skin, and coat health.
Aids in the production of
Helps the body use its major source
collagen, which provides support
of energy, carbohydrates. Thiamine
to muscles, vascular tissues,
is also essential for proper muscle
bones, & cartilage. Aids the
coordination, the maintenance of
absorption of iron and improves teeth
peripheral nerve tissue, and for
and gum health. Is an important water
Minerals and
normal growth. Trace Elements
soluble antioxidant. Enhances the
immune response and plays a Examples of important minerals and trace elements
Vitamin B5, Essential for the formation of certain nerve-regulating protective role against
substances and hormones. It is also required for cardiovascular disease, Selenium (Se) system function, neuro- Zinc (Zn) Iron (Fe)
Pantothenic Acid metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. cataracts, and certain cancers. Selenium is an transmitter synthesis Zinc is involved as a co- Iron is an essential component
antioxidant that protects and metabolism, melanin enzyme in many cellular of the oxygen carrying
cell membranes. formation for pigmentation enzyme systems and impacts hemoglobin in the red blood
Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B9, Vitamin H, of hair and also has an carbohydrate, lipid, protein cells and intramuscular
Pyridoxine Cyanocobalamine Folic Acid Biotin Iodine (I) antioxidant function as part and nucleic acid metabolism. myoglobin, helps support
Necessary for energy Required for the formation of Necessary for synthesizing Iodine is essential for proper of super oxide dismutase.
Necessary for the formation It is crucial for collagen and immune function, and is an
metabolism, the formation of red blood cells, certain body fatty acids and breaking thyroid gland function.
of DNA and the production of Manganese (Mn) keratin synthesis contributing integral part of many important
certain proteins, and the use of proteins, and genetic materials down protein and Copper (Cu) to skin integrity and coat enzymes systems including
healthy red blood cells. Helps Manganese contributes to
amino acids. It also helps the for the cell nucleus. Emerging carbohydrate molecules. Copper is involved in energy quality. It is also needed by those supporting energy
maintain the nervous system the formation and quality of
nervous system to function science suggests it may play Helps in the maintenance production, connective tissue the immune system and plays production, DHA synthesis,
and is essential to maintaining the bones and joint cartilage
properly and is essential to a an important role in reducing of the thyroid and adrenal formation, iron metabolism, an important role in and functionality as a
mental function. Vitamin B12, while also playing an active
healthy immune system and risk of cardiovascular disease, glands, nervous system, normal red blood cell reproduction. cellular antioxidant.
along with B6 and folate, is role in the functioning of the
heart health. dementia, and certain cancers. reproductive tracts, and skin. formation, normal nervous
essential to heart health. mitochondria.
14 15
Knowing Pet Product Technologies
Understanding How Different Pet Product Technologies Influence the
Application of Nutritional Ingredients
Compressed Tablets
Milk and Tablets are swallowed, chewed or dissolved to deliver their
The pet food market is characterized by a wide Fatty Liquids functional ingredients. During manufacturing the ingre-
variety of different product forms. This occurred High fat (oil) paste and liquid products range dients may be ground and screened to obtain a uniform
because ingredient forms were developed to from infant food to lubricants for the gastro-intes- particle size. The final blend experiences pressure and
tinal tract to aid mobility and control hairballs. During sheer while forming the tablets. Depending on the packag-
support changes in formulation, process manufacturing these types of fatty liquids often experi- ing, the tablets may be exposed to moisture and oxygen.
conditions, and packaging. ence high shear during mixing and homogenization, high Some tablets are formulated to effervesce when added to
temperatures during sterilization, and unwanted enzyme water subsequently exposing the ingredients to moisture,
Specially formulated nutritive and functional activity. For this application, nutritive ingredients may changes in pH, and further oxidation for an undefined pe-
Wet Products ingredients are often the key to the successful need to be resistant to UV light, oxidation, sheer, high riod of time. For this application, nutritive ingredients need
Wet food styles include loaf (pate)
development of foods, treats, and supplement and rapidly changing temperatures, enzyme activity, to be resistant to pressure, shear, oxidation, and possibly
and chunk-in gravy foods and treats. display high miscibility and emulsification properties
Initially, meat and other ingredients are mixed products. As a leader in nutritional ingredient during manufacturing plus remain shelf stable
reduction in particle size, changes in pH and moisture.
with or without heat for various periods of time. form development, DSM offers a comprehensive for 3 to 24 months without causing
This mixture is either placed in a container, sealed range of ingredients suitable for the full range of sedimentation or other negative
and cooked at a high temperature or cooked using manufacturing processes and formulation options product attributes.
a steam tunnel, formed into chunks, sealed in a con-
tainer with gravy, and cooked again at a high temper-
our customers use to create products with distinct
ature. For this application, nutritive ingredients need points of differentiation.
to be resistant to moisture, oxidation, enzymes,
and extreme changes in temperature through-
out manufacturing. Finally the finished
product color must not be adversely
affected plus remain shelf sta-
ble for 24 months.
Injection Molding
This process is used to manufacture treats and chews where appearance, structure and
actual product design are major challenges. This process usually involves high temperatures
Baked Products with a low sheer and moisture. For this application, nutritive ingredients need to be resistant
Food, treat, and flaked products are to high and changing temperatures, and oxidation. The finished product color and hardness
manufactured using baking. Initially, dough must not be adversely affected and remain shelf stable for 24 months.
is formed exposing the ingredients to moisture
and sometimes enzymes. The formed dough
is heated to the desired degree of cook and
dryness. For this application, nutritive ingredi-
ents need to be resistant to heat, moisture,
enzymes, and oxidation throughout man-
ufacturing plus remain shelf stable for
18–24 months.
Extruded Products
Extrusion, one of the harshest
processing technologies, is used to produce Dry Mixes
food and treat products. This process typi- and Powders
cally requires ingredients to be exposed to high Dry mixture products range from supple-
temperatures, pressure, moisture, sheer, rapid
expansion, and a drying step. For this application,
Clear Solutions ments to milk replacers. Dry blends require
ingredients that can be dispersed readily through-
nutritive ingredients need to be resistant to rapid Bottled waters are sometimes used to
out the mixture, not prone to particle segregation/
deliver functional ingredients. Unlike other
changes in temperature, pressure and mois- separation and are chemically stable. Some are
liquid products, formulating while maintain-
ture heat, sheer, and oxidation throughout designed to be added to liquids and must be read-
ing clarity is the challenge. In addition to the
manufacturing plus remain shelf stable ily soluble or miscible. For this application, nutritive
attributes associated with manufactured
for 18–24 months. ingredients usually need to be uniform in particle size
liquid products, nutritive ingredients for this
and density, chemically and heat stable, have a low
application must not react to other ingre-
propensity to create an electrostatic charge, not
dients, UV light or oxidation causing a
attract moisture plus resist oxidation through
loss of nutritive value, coloration
manufacturing and storage. The finished
or sedimentation.
product color must also not be
adversely affected.
16 17Knowing Nutrient Form Technologies
Leveraging Nutrient Form Technology to Achieve Your Pet Product Nutrition Goals
Production of Ingredient Forms
Production: Functional ingredients such as vitamins or carotenoids are produced either
Form Requirements by chemical synthesis, by fermentation, by extraction (often from a natural source) or by
a combination of these technologies.
Bioavailability:
The nutrient should have a chemical The pet food sector is becoming increasingly sophisticated Modification: Once the basic functional compound is produced it may be further
structure which is fully metabolized with the demand for a wide range of ingredients with processed to develop a more stable chemical form, using processes such as
and the product formulation should crystallization of an organic salt, esterification and phosphorylation.
provide protection but release the
different matrices, textures, colors, shapes and nutritional
nutrient upon ingestion. functionality as suppliers look to differentiate their products Formulation: To achieve specific product characteristics the ingredients then undergo a
on the retailers’ shelves. formulation process. Such formulation creates highly specified nutrient forms optimally
equipped to meet the specifications within a pet food, food or feed product.
Stability:
The ingredient must remain stable
“as is” or in blends and premixes.
Therefore the ingredient must be
External Factors Influencing Vitamin Stability
Formulation Technologies
adequately stabilized in a chemical
and/or product form which when VITAMIN Temperature Oxygen Humidity Light pH Acid pH Alkaline Crystalline grades Beadlets
stored, transported, milled, Nutrient compounds are chemically In beadlet technology nutrient Matrix (gelatin/carbohydrates
or mixed, maintains its activity. or vegetable)
Vitamin A
modified to form organic salt which compounds are emulsified in a
The product form must be resistant Vitamin D3 after drying are not further gelatin, starch and glycerin matrix,
to activity loss due to environmental Vitamin E-Acetate formulated but used “as is”. with an antioxidant sometimes added
factors such as temperature, Optionally crystalline material can
Vitamin K3 to increase stability. The emulsion is
moisture, and oxygen. be coated with ethyl cellulose which
then sprayed to form beadlets which
Vitamin B1
slows any possible detrimental
Vitamin B2 influence of other ingredients
Nutrient in crystalline form are coated with corn starch to absorb
Uniformity: Vitamin B6 present in the formula. excess moisture. Moist beadlets are
The particle size and size distribution dried to produce the finished beadlet. Maize
Vitamin B12 Nutrient
determines how well the nutrient Micronization of the often oily starch emulsified with
isdispersed throughout the finished
Pantothenic Acid Adsorbates functional ingredient allows the antioxidants
Nicotinic Acid Suitable carriers such as silica Silicic Acid production of stable, yet dispersable
product, impacting the nutrient particles are prepared for adsorbing
activity per serving. A uniform product Biotin beadlets for clear liquids.
mainly fat soluble nutrients. Cross-linked
minimizes the tendency for nutrients Folic Acid
Adsorption has the advantage of gelatin
to segregate when mixed and Vitamin C delivering an economically attractive Cross-linked Beadlet
Matrix
(gelatin, glycerin
transported with other micro- dry form of an intrinsically stable Additional chemical bonds are and carbohydrates)
ingredients, allows adequate flow
=Stable =Slightly Sensitive to Sensitive =Very Sensitive
nutrient, and results in a free-flowing introduced to create a hardened
Nutrient adsorbed
through equipment during production powder with good mixability, flow- on silica particle beadlet most commonly referred to
and reduces dust formation when ability and dust characteristics. as a cross-linked beadlet. A chemical
handled. Product Form Requirements reaction occurs which creates cross-
linked bonds thereby creating a more
Not
Adversely
Low
Coloration
Spray-dried powders rigid structure. This technology
Consistency in Potency: Heat Moisture Shear Resistant to
Affected by
Enzyme
and/or
Small
Proper
Compression Resistant to Solubility or Spray-drying is applied for many Matrix (lignosulfonate)
provides excellent stability and is
of the water soluble nutrients to
Stable Stable Tolerant Oxidation Activity Tolerant UV Light Miscibility
For reliable dosing of a nutrient in
Particle Size
used to protect nutrients in high Calcium silicate/ Nutrient
Maize starch emulsified with
production, potency must be Extrusion
enhance stability, handling and temperature applications. antioxidants
consistent both particle-to-particle Baking distribution. The nutrient compound
and lot-to-lot. The availability of Restoring/Steaming
is added into a dextrin solution.
appropriate dilutions supports the The solution is spray dried into a
accuracy of dosing during production.
Fresh/Frozen
powder, which offers a variety of
Injection Molding advantages including stabilizing Silicic acid
(silica Nutrient
droplets
the nutrients and delivering it in a low aide)
Dissolution Behavior: Dry Mixing/Powder
digestible matrix.
The form of the nutrient dictates its Tableting/
Compression
aqueous (water) or non-aqueous High Fat Liquid
(fats or oils) solubility or miscibility.
These physical characteristics influ-
Low Fat Liquid/Milk
ence the distribution of the functional Clear Water
ingredient in the final pet product,
its color, texture and/or shelf life
18 19Pet Nutritional Solutions Optimum Vitamin Nutrition
by DSM DSM Vitamin Supplement Guidelines
The humanization of pets has been the driver behind significant growth of premium and superpremium pet
food and snack products across the globe. It is increasingly more difficult for those responsible for brand
development to create points of differentiation based on nutritional claims considering regulatory and economic
constraints. Although there are many functional ingredients being marketed to pet food manufacturers, those Leveraging the full potential of Is OVN™ more than choosing
registered for use in pet foods which allow substantive health claims are rare. vitamins, nutrition that supports the right vitamin levels in my
DSM is uniquely positioned to provide nutritional solutions designed to help you make your products a long and healthy life. product formulation?
attractive to the health-conscious pet product consumers purchasing premium and superpremium products Why are vitamins important to pets? OVN™ is a DSM solution designed
for their furry children. Here are a few reasons why: to provide you with practical help
Vitamins are involved in most metabolic functions, as
formulating the correct vitamin
• GLOBAL LEADER IN NUTRIENT MANUFACTURING AND PREMIX essential for companion animals as they are for humans.
supplement pack in alignment with
Beginning with the first synthesis of vitamins 100 years ago, we have unparalleled experience Although vitamins play a significant role in the health and your brand and business goals.
in the manufacture of a broad array of micronutrients, functional ingredients, and premix to well-being of companion animals, the animal feed industry How is this done?
create solutions in the best form for the application. only sets vitamin fortification levels for complete feeds at
a minimum amount required to prevent overt clinical • It starts with DSM’s OVN™
• INGREDIENTS AS TOOLS deficiency, without guidance on application specific guidelines used to identify the
We leverage our broad portfolio of innovative, high-quality health nutrients and work with considerations (e.g. process and storage loss). amount of vitamin activity you need
other leading ingredient manufacturers to create quality solutions. to target in your product at the time
The pet industry is beginning to consider vitamin of consumption to meet NRC,
requirements in the wider context of optimum levels, but the AAFCO, and FEDIAF guidelines on
• KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE trend remains to only follow evidence based upon limited minimum vitamin requirements plus
We combine over 30 years of active engagement in the science of measuring
studies of low complexity. Such an approach generally any additional vitamin activity
animal and human nutrition and health efficacy with collaborative projects with
negates experience or intelligent interpretation or needed to support desired health
academic and industry specialists to create robust solutions.
extrapolation of aspects of physiological processes claims.
associated with diseases and comparative nutrition as the
• PET INDUSTRY DEDICATED TALENT
evidence based approach tends to only consider “hard” • Our experts then select the most
We have a dedicated team of pet industry specialists experienced in pet food
manufacturing and marketing to create solutions that are relevant. end points of trials. technologically advanced vitamin
ingredient forms designed for the
In the context of determining Optimum Vitamin Nutrition for application, in compliance with key
• INVESTED IN STUDYING PET CONSUMER INSIGHTS AROUND THE GLOBE companion animals there should be perhaps a subtler set of global regulations and DSM’s quality
Ultimately consumer perceptions drive the success of any nutritional solution, which
considerations as to what constitutes a positive response to and safety program, and with the
is why we invest in studies to help us create solutions that help you be successful.
vitamin supplementation. OVN™ is a move to maintaining appropriate overages to account
overall animal well-being rather than preventing a clear-cut for losses through the product’s
deficiency, which includes functional improvements, like coat manufacturing process and storage
condition, outward signs of cognitive function, antioxidant ensuring the correct level of vitamins
status or stamina during exercise. This is an important point are consumed by the pet.
to recognize in your development of quality pet food.
• These experts further formulate and
produce a pre-blend or premix of
these vitamin ingredients leveraging
our knowledge and experience
producing pet food premixes,
considering many factors including
proper dilution for accurate dosing
and handling characteristics.
• No solution would be complete
without a consumer friendly OVN™
logo as a symbol of the optimum
Talk to your DSM representative to learn how we can
vitamin nutrition inside your
deliver the right solution for your brand.
product.
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