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.”
