Novus International executive vice president Giovanni Gasperoni is excited about the company’s new acquisitions announced this week, IQF Group in Spain and IQF-ENAMEX in Mexico.

“We have been dealing with both companies for a long while so we know the quality of their product,” Gio said in an interview today. “These products are very high quality and they are a natural, complementary extension of our existing product portfolio.”

IQF’s natural feed additives can be mixed with feed to enhance meat and egg nutrition and color and Gio says they are especially suited for the broiler, layer and aquaculture markets. “Pigments are really natural anti-oxidants,” said Gio, with the benefit of enhancing natural color, “of the skin of the chicken, or the color of the yolk, or for aquaculture, especially salmon.”

Gio says Novus is in a growth phase with this year’s acquisitions. “Basically, either they are expanding our current product line, like Albion, or they are taking us to a different platform like the pigment, or a different market area,” he said.

“I’m really thrilled seeing us growing this week, to see the fact that we are really helping to feed the world wholesome and affordable food,” Gio added.

Listen to or download my interview with Giovanni Gasperoni here: