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made possible thanks to our
two dedicated production
sites, located in Switzerland
and Poland. These facilities
are fully equipped to handle
our advanced encapsulation
and drying technologies,
ensuring not only consistent
product quality and
scalability, but also the
flexibility to meet the specific
needs of our customers
across various markets. We
apply this XPR framework
across all our product
development projects,
always aiming to match the
formulations, fluctuations in and stability of your
best technology to the
the smell, taste, or inclusion products?
specific functional need.
levels of raw materials over Ewenn Helary: Great point!
time can impact feed intake. At NUQO, we've developed a How do you ensure
consistency and efficacy of
To address these challenges, diverse portfolio of
your phytogenic and
NUQO has developed a manufacturing technologies,
phycogenic ingredients
range of innovative allowing us to tailor the right
across different
flavouring products process to the right
geographies and feed
specifically designed to objective. We group these
types?
enhance feed palatability. By under our proprietary label
Dr. Stephanie Ladirat: We
acting at the sensory “XPR”, which stands for eXtra
ensure the consistency and
level—particularly the nose Protection & Release. This
efficacy of our products
—these solutions help to approach ensures that for
through three key pillars:
ensure consistent feed every active compound we
consumption and support use—and for every desired · Careful Ingredient
Sourcing – Especially
formulation flexibility. release profile—we apply the
important for algae,
Another strategy involves the technology that offers
precise use of matrix values optimal stability and whose specifications are
for specific feed additives. protection, while enabling not yet standardized
NUQO's solution in this area precise release at the right across the industry. We
is NUQO NEX, a product site in the gut. rigorously select raw
materials to ensure high
based on micro- A strong example of this is
and consistent quality.
encapsulated phytogenics NUQO SAFE, which features
and phycogenics. It supports a unique double · Exclusive Formulations –
Drawing from our
digestive function and encapsulation. This design
extensive library of active
improves feed efficiency. Its enables dual controlled-
matrix value, derived from release: an initial impact at molecules, we design
digestibility trials, enables the beginning of the targeted formulations to
nutritionists to reduce feed intestine, and a second, support specific
costs without compromising targeted effect at the lower physiological functions in
animal performance. end of the gut. Thanks to this animals.
NUQO is known for its technology, nutritionists can · Advanced Technology
cutting-edge encapsulation use lower inclusion rates –We use proprietary
and drying technologies. while achieving more manufacturing processes
Could you explain how consistent and reliable to protect active
these technologies results. compounds and ensure
enhance the effectiveness This level of precision is their release at the

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