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Kemin Industries Expands Innovation in Intestinal Health with Strategic Acquisition

On May 12, 2025, Kemin Industries announced the acquisition of Bactana, a research-driven company specializing in intestinal health and fermentation technology, headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa.
This acquisition comes after Bactana’s establishment in 2017 at Cornell University’s McGovern Institute and its current involvement in UConn’s Technology Incubation Program, with Kemin Nutrisurance making a strategic investment to bolster its expertise in gut health.
Founded in 1961, Kemin Industries is a family-owned company with a workforce exceeding 3,500 people worldwide and a presence spanning 90 countries. The company offers more than 500 specialty ingredients that serve diverse markets such as human and animal health, pet nutrition, and nutraceuticals.
Kimberly Nelson, President of Kemin Nutrisurance, emphasized that the acquisition supports their strategic commitment to advancing innovative approaches in gut health while enhancing their leadership role within the industry.
This acquisition highlights Kemin’s dedication to driving scientific progress and improving global well-being by leveraging innovative research to positively impact 80 percent of the world’s population in a sustainable way.

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Kemin Industries Expands Innovation in Intestinal Health with Strategic Acquisition

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80% of the world with its products and services, is pleased to announce the…

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