- In October 2024, Lesaffre, a global player in fermentation and microorganisms, acquired Biorigin, a business unit of Zilor that produces yeast derivative products. The acquisition aims to enhance the supply of yeast derivatives for animal nutrition and human food industries. This integration will improve production processes, logistics, and services for customers worldwide
- In January 2024, Phileo by Lesaffre introduced Actisaf Sc 47 HR+ yeast probiotic at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). Following its Asia-Pacifican launch, this yeast probiotic, already established in the ruminant and swine sectors, is now available for poultry industry applications
- In March 2023, Research by Lallemand Animal Nutrition demonstrated that Yela Prosecure, a hydrolyzed yeast product, functions effectively as a protein source, with approximately 90% of its protein content exhibiting rapid digestibility characteristics.
- In September 2022, Leiber, a brewers' yeast specialist, is making significant investments in sustainability by constructing a new biomass power plant in Engter, Lower Saxony. The plant aims to use waste wood to generate a large portion of the heat energy and about one-third of the electricity required for its production operations
