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BioZyme® Inc. Announces Partnership with Japan Nutrition Company

BioZyme® Inc. announces its newest international partner is Japan Nutrition Co., Ltd. Japan Nutrition will serve as a marketing partner, helping to provide the Amaferm® advantage to its customers in Japan.

“We were very impressed by the team at Japan Nutrition Company. Their dedication and experience in the field of feed additives, as well as their outreach to the Japanese market, will help us to satisfy the growth expectations in this very interesting market for BioZyme,” said Volker Altenbokum, BioZyme Director of International Business Development

Japan Nutrition Co. is highly linked to the marketplace and has a dedicated marketing team for additives while carrying additives of the highest reputation, making them a logical choice for a marketing partner for Amaferm, a precision-based prebiotic designed to enhance digestibility by amplifying the nutrient supply within for maximum performance. They are also one of the biggest premix manufacturers in Japan.

“Amaferm has a very good name in the market. With the help of Japan Nutrition Company, we will broaden the scope of application quickly. I am looking forward to supporting our new partner with technical knowledge to share with their customers,” said Fernando Bargo, BioZyme Regional Business Manager.

Lisa Norton, BioZyme President and COO, agrees and looks forward to the opportunity.

“The change comes at a perfect time. It allows us to get to know each other and to prepare the market for the new and innovative products we have in the pipeline,” she said.

“We are very excited and pleased to work with BioZyme Inc., which has a long history as a global leader of functional feed additives. We’d like to learn and grow together with them,” said Koichi Nishimura, Japan Nutrition Company President.

BioZyme, a global company, has been in business for 70 years. With headquarters in St. Joseph, Missouri, USA, the company reaches a market of customers throughout the U.S., Canada, South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Indian Subcontinent.

BioZyme® Inc. Announces New Partnership in Brazil

BioZyme® Inc., announces its newest international partner in South America, Phytobiotics Brasil, Ltd., a branch of the German feed additives manufacturer Phytobiotics. This new partnership will allow for the distribution of Amaferm® across Brazil, the largest country in South America, and a leading producer of both beef and poultry.  

“Phytobiotics is a producer of well-known and reputable feed additives and was looking for a product that complements its own portfolio. This is a unique opportunity for BioZyme to grow its business all over Brazil and to offer our products to a market that is looking for technically sound and research-proven natural alternatives,” said Volker Altenbokum, Director of International Business Development for BioZyme. 

The Phytobiotics sales team will be thoroughly trained about Amaferm and its advantages as a precision-based prebiotic that impacts intake, digestion and absorption.  

“Amaferm is the perfect fit for us and will play a crucial role in our antibiotic replacement strategy. We are looking forward to working with BioZyme and to supporting their ambitious growth plan for our country,” added Otto Figueiro, Phytobiotics Latin American Business Development Manager. 

Phytobiotics is a 100% family-owned global feed manufacturing company based in Germany. It specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality performance products, serving the animal production, agriculture and biogas industry.  

“We are excited to grow now in Brazil and to work very closely with the amazing crew of Phytobiotics Brazil. We already have had our first meetings, and it becomes quickly evident that there are a lot of synergies to be expected,” said Fernando Bargo, BioZyme Regional Business & Innovation Manager based in Argentina. 

BioZyme, a global company, has been in business for more than 50 years. With headquarters in St. Joseph, Missouri, USA, the company reaches a market of customers throughout the U.S., Canada, South America, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Indian Subcontinent. 

BioZyme® Inc. Announces New Partnership in Canada

BioZyme® Inc., announces its newest international partner, Robinson Bioproducts Inc., which will allow for the distribution of Amaferm® across all regions in Canada.  

“I am very happy to have Robinson Bioproducts working with us and to be able to partner with the most reputable distributor in Canada. We are pleased to be working with RBI owner Daryl Robinson and a very experienced feed additives sales team led by Debb Carpenter,” said Volker Altenbokum, Director of International Business Development for BioZyme. 

The sales staff will be thoroughly trained about Amaferm and its advantages as a precision-based prebiotic that impacts intake, digestion and absorption.  

“We are working to guarantee a seamless transition of all customer needs to RBI and will reach out to current Amaferm users with our sales team within the next few days to guarantee product supply without interruption,” Carpenter assured. 

RBI is a leader in animal feed distribution in Canada, partnering with leaders in the industry. With six warehouse centers spread from British Columbia to Quebec and points in between, RBI will help get Amaferm into more feeding operations than previously possible. 

“We are enthusiastic to work with BioZyme and support their ambitious growth plan for our country,” Robinson said. 

“We are excited to be working with Robinson Bioproducts to continue growth across Canada. The fact that RBI has distribution centers in six provinces offers greater potential than ever before to reach more customers and positively impact more animals. The opportunity to work with an exceptionally talented and experienced staff is a win for BioZyme as well,” said Jack Oattes, BioZyme Regional Business Manager in Canada. 

BioZyme, a global company, has been in business for more than 50 years. With headquarters in St. Joseph, Missouri, USA, the company reaches a market of customers throughout the U.S., Canada, South America, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Indian Subcontinent. 

BioZyme COVID-19 Information

Below you will find important information about BioZyme’s response to the challenge of COVID-19.

Official Government Issued COVID-19 Information:
We encourage you to be aware of the best practices outlined by the CDC and WHO in an effort to prevent the spread of illness.

FAQs About COVID-19

Steps to Help Prevent the Spread of COVD-19

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

 

Important Information for BioZyme Partners:
We understand the growing concern surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) across our communities. From the onset of this situation, we have been listening to the experts as we work to meet the challenges of this extraordinary situation. We are closely monitoring and following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO), to ensure we are doing our part to keep everyone in our circle safe, but continue to be able to feed the amazing animals that ultimately contribute to our survival.

We are actively monitoring the situation and assessing risks and are ready to implement immediate changes to ensure a high level of safety and provide the best possible experience during this time.

  • We have introduced rigorous additional cleaning procedures to our facilities and have increased the number of wipes, hand sanitizers, and other cleaning materials available to employees while in our facilities.
  • We’ve taken sensible steps to help protect our team of employees. This means we’ve advised our employees to follow the public health authorities’ guidance regarding personal health and hygiene. Additionally, we’ve implemented significant social-distancing measures that include moving some of our workforce to home office environments and suspending all non-essential in-person meetings and travel.
  • We have advised our sales team against in-person visits as we assess the ongoing situation. We have a talented sales team who knows their territories best, and regardless if they see you in person or not, they will be working from home to best represent you. They will still be accessible via phone, email and text, so reach out to them with your questions or ideas of how we can grow business (times like these tend to help us think).
  • Our buildings remain open to transportation and essential visitors.  If you have any questions the local number to reach our Customer Care team is: 1-800-821-3070.

Our employees, customers and business partners are the heart of our company and we look forward to serving your needs wherever and however you choose to engage with our products and services.

 

 

How BioZyme is Protecting Our Employees:
BioZyme Infectious Disease Preparedness & Response Plan.

Vendor / Visitor Entrance
Vendors and visitors will not be allowed in the building unless:

  1. It is an employee support vendor. If this is case, they must fill out this BioZyme Health Screening Survey and email it to Sam Norton (snorton@biozymeinc.com) before arriving.
  1. If the vendor or visitor is not an employee support vendor or on the approved visitor list – they will not be allowed in the buildings until after the shelter in place for Saint Joseph, Missouri is no longer in effect.

Essential Employee Letter:
Employees that must come to the Stockyards or Easton facilities to ensure production of our products continues uninterrupted are being provided an essential employee letter to carry with them. Click Here to download the letter.
All employees who are able to work remotely are doing so, including the Sales Team, International Team, Outreach Support Center, Marketing Team and Office Support Staff.