DSM has announced the introduction of a new ‘Total Concept’ – a unique, integrated approach to egg production and processing. Comprising a range of DSM products, it delivers significant advantages at every stage of the egg production process – from animal nutrition through to diagnostics and processing. Egg processors and manufacturers can now effectively meet the combined challenges of guaranteed product safety, quality and value throughout the production chain.

Theo Verleun, Industry Manager DSM Food Specialties, comments, “The introduction of our Total Concept is an industry first and underlines DSM’s commitment to the egg and poultry industry. By using DSM’s innovative products and services, egg producers, processors and manufacturers can be confident in the quality and safety of egg products throughout the supply chain – crucial for success in today’s food industry. It also offers considerable economic benefits. This new concept brings together market leading expertise from within DSM into an integrated offer with clear advantages. We aim to build on the extremely positive feedback we have received so far.”

The Total Concept consists of advanced animal nutrition ingredients, reliable diagnostic testing equipment and state-of the art processing enzymes – all developed for maximum customer benefit. Key products include Optimum Vitamin Nutrition (OVN®), a complete set of feed ingredients proven to improve animal health, welfare and performance and CAROPHYLL® Check – an innovative pack based on colour quality standards and tools to increase the value of egg products for the food industry. Premi®Test diagnostic testing kits are available for fast and reliable screening of antibiotic residues and antimicrobial substances; a specific Premi®Test Salmonella is also offered which can detect 72 Salmonellae serotypes within 3 days in an uncomplicated routine.

MAXAPAL®A2 and MAXAPAL® G04 fermentation-derived enzymes can be added at the final stage of egg processing to improve whole egg and egg yolk emulsification properties and to desugar egg products before spray drying.

About DSM
DSM creates innovative products and services in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences that contribute to the quality of life. DSM’s products and services are used globally in a wide range of markets and applications, supporting a healthier, more sustainable and more enjoyable way of life. End markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, coatings and paint, electrics and electronics, life protection and housing. DSM has annual sales of almost EUR 8.8 billion and employs some 23,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations on five continents. DSM is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. More information about DSM can be found at www.dsm.com

For more information:
DSM Nutritional Products
Charlotte Frederiksen

Tel. +41 (0) 61 688 85 14
Fax +41 (0) 61 687 37 16

E-mail: charlotte.frederiksen@dsm.com

Barrett Dixon Bell
Marek Borowik / Mary Houston

Tel. +44 (0) 161 925 700
Fax +44 (0) 161 925 4701

E-mail: marek@bdb.co.uk / mary@bdb.co.uk

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