Evonik is one of the leading companies in specialty chemicals. The core elements of our strategy for consistent value creation are profitable growth, efficiency and values. In 2017, Evonik's more than 36,000 employees generated sales of €14.4 billion.

One of Evonik's three operating segments is Nutrition & Care, which manufactures products for applications in everyday consumer goods, animal nutrition and healthcare industries. Within this segment there are seven Business Lines, of which Animal Nutrition is the most active in the feed and food market, one of Evonik's main end markets.

Evonik's Animal Nutrition scientists maintain close contact with universities, research institutions and other members of the scientific community, and share their knowledge in scientific articles and customer trainings.