Key Takeaways
- Axitan, a biotech company specializing in enzyme-based feed additives, has appointed Good Grain Network as its exclusive distributor for India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
- The agreement includes the distribution of FORC3®, a feed additive targeting necrotic enteritis, and NMAN®, a hydration and nutrition supplement for chicks.
- The partnership focuses on expanding access to non-antibiotic feed solutions in high-volume poultry markets across South Asia.
- Endolysin-based products are designed to address specific pathogens without relying on traditional antibiotics.
- The collaboration is intended to support regional efforts to improve poultry health and production efficiency.
Axitan Names Good Grain Network as Regional Distribution Partner
Axitan’s FORC3® and NMAN® to Launch in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal
Axitan, a biotechnology company focused on developing alternatives to antibiotics in animal feed, has entered into an agreement with Good Grain Network to serve as the exclusive distributor of its products in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. The partnership includes Axitan’s feed additives FORC3® and NMAN®, targeting poultry producers in these regions.
India is currently the world’s seventh-largest producer of broiler meat and the third-largest egg producer. Together with Bangladesh and Nepal, the region accounts for approximately 7 million tons of poultry meat and 100 billion eggs annually.
According to Axitan, the appointment of Good Grain Network reflects the importance of local market knowledge and established commercial networks in distributing animal nutrition products.
Focus on Non-Antibiotic Feed Additives
Endolysin Enzymes Provide Pathogen-Specific Targeting
Axitan’s products are based on endolysin enzymes, which are designed to target specific bacterial pathogens. FORC3® is formulated to address Clostridium perfringens, a bacterium that can contribute to necrotic enteritis in poultry. NMAN® is a supplementary product developed to support early-stage nutrition and hydration in chicks.
These enzyme-based solutions are intended as alternatives to antibiotics in poultry production, aligning with broader trends in animal agriculture to explore options that minimize antibiotic use.
Regional Distribution Strategy
Good Grain Network to Support Market Introduction
Good Grain Network, headquartered in Canada, is involved in animal feed distribution and trading. Under this agreement, the company will manage the introduction and distribution of Axitan’s products in South Asia.
The collaboration is structured to support the implementation of Axitan’s feed technologies across a diverse range of poultry operations. Both parties noted the potential for regional adoption given the growing demand for alternatives to traditional feed practices.
Axitan & Good Grain Network: Expanding Access to Feed Technology
Partnership Aligns with Poultry Sector Developments
The appointment of Good Grain Network is part of Axitan’s broader strategy to expand access to its enzyme-based products in international markets. The company is positioning FORC3® and NMAN® to address regional poultry production needs while responding to ongoing efforts to reduce antibiotic dependency.
Axitan and Good Grain Network will work together to support product availability and provide technical support as the products are introduced to poultry producers in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
