Key Takeaways
- Akralos Animal Nutrition officially launched on Feb. 1 as a joint venture between ADM and Alltech.
- The company combines Hubbard Feeds, Masterfeeds, and ADM’s U.S. feed operations.
- The company operates more than 40 feed mills across North America with over 1,400 employees.
- Hubbard and Masterfeeds remain the company’s core customer-facing brands.
- Leadership emphasizes scale, nutrition expertise, and customer-focused service.
Akralos Animal Nutrition Officially Launches in North America
Akralos Animal Nutrition, a newly formed North American animal feed and nutrition company, officially launched on Feb. 1. The company was created through a joint venture between ADM and Alltech, bringing together Alltech’s U.S.-based Hubbard Feeds and Canada-based Masterfeeds with ADM’s U.S. feed operations.
Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, Akralos operates an extensive network of more than 40 feed mills across North America and employs more than 1,400 team members. The company delivers feeds, minerals, and supplements across livestock, equine, backyard, and leisure animal markets.
“Akralos brings together proven scale, innovation and infrastructure with a deep commitment to service and results,” said Brian Gier, Chief Executive Officer of Akralos Animal Nutrition. “From day one, our focus is on delivering nutrition our customers can rely on, support they can count on and partnerships that help their animals and businesses thrive.”
Operational Scale and Nutrition Expertise
Integrated Capabilities Across the Value Chain
Akralos Animal Nutrition combines feed manufacturing, research, and laboratory facilities to support customers with advanced nutrition expertise, research-driven solutions, and broad logistical capabilities. The company stated that its teams work closely with customers to deliver tailored solutions, consistent performance, and actionable insights.
Serving Diverse Animal Markets
Through its manufacturing footprint and technical resources, Akralos Animal Nutrition serves a wide range of animal segments, supported by what the company describes as leading-edge science and strong connections across the agri-food value chain.
Longstanding Partnership Between ADM and Alltech
ADM and Alltech bring a longstanding relationship to the joint venture, dating back to 1980, when ADM became Alltech’s first customer. Akralos Animal Nutrition unites the complementary strengths of both organizations with the stated goal of serving as an advanced nutrition partner for producers, retailers, and animal owners across North America.
“With the unique strengths and shared values of Alltech and ADM, we can deliver deeper expertise, broader support and a stronger portfolio of nutrition solutions and services,” said Brad Dalke, Chief Operating Officer of Akralos Animal Nutrition.
Brand Continuity and Strategic Outlook For Akralos Animal Nutrition
Hubbard and Masterfeeds Remain Core Brands
Hubbard and Masterfeeds will remain Akralos Animal Nutrition’s primary customer-facing brands, maintaining continuity for existing customers. Product and portfolio alignment efforts are underway to ensure each brand continues to evolve while benefiting from shared resources and operational capabilities.
“Our vision is to become the most trusted name in animal nutrition by delivering high-performance feeds and partnerships that drive results,” Gier said. “We’re here to listen, collaborate and use science to solve real-world challenges.”
