One of our latest products is a new phytase for animal feed. RONOZYME® P is the result of a joint development between our company and Novozymes A/S (previously known as Novo Nordisk), Denmark. This product was launched during 2000, when a worldwide strategic alliance was also announced. The agreement (effective January 2001) is an extension of an existing collaboration between the two companies.

RONOZYME® P increases the availability of phytate-bound nutrients present in the feed but not available to the animal. RONOZYME® P releases around 50% of the phytate-phosphorus present in typical diets for pigs and poultry. In addition the hydrolysis of mixed-phytates in the feed releases other nutrients such as macro-minerals (e.g. calcium), trace-minerals (e.g. copper and zinc) and amino acids which are also bound to the phytate molecule. By making the intrinsic phosphorus in the diet more available, RONOZYME® P reduces the need for inorganic phosphate supplementation.