Orffa Opens New Science Lab in Breda to Advance Innovation in Animal Nutrition

09 Jun 2026

Orffa Opens New Science Lab in Breda to Advance Innovation in Animal Nutrition

Orffa opens new Science Lab in Breda to turn science into customer insight

A dedicated space where science, expertise and practical application help customers make better decisions in animal nutrition.

Press release highlight: Orffa officially opened the Orffa Science Lab in Breda, The Netherlands, strengthening its science-driven approach to animal nutrition.

On Monday, 1 June 2026, Orffa officially opened the Orffa Science Lab in Breda, The Netherlands, marking an important step in the company’s commitment to science-driven innovation in animal nutrition.

The lab strengthens Orffa’s scientific capability by connecting research, diagnostics and expertise with practical application. The opening brought together colleagues, customers, partners and scientists around a shared purpose: to understand more, learn more and explore how science can create customer value across the animal nutrition chain.

Orffa positioning: The new lab reflects the company’s brand promise, “Orffa. The Science in Your Feed.”, by connecting scientific knowledge with practical decision-making.

Science, expertise and customer insight

The afternoon programme featured keynote presentations by two leading academics in animal nutrition and health, underlining the scientific foundation of the Orffa Science Lab.

Prof. Richard Ducatelle and Prof. Leo den Hartog shared their expertise on gut health, novel diagnostic techniques, antimicrobial resistance and developments shaping the future of the sector.

Following the presentations, guests joined guided tours of the laboratory, where they saw how Orffa translates scientific research into practical application.

Scientific focus: The Orffa Science Lab supports innovation in areas such as gut health, diagnostic models, microbiome analysis, mineral nutrition and feed efficiency.

Contributions from Asahi Biocycle and Florates during the event showed how the lab combines Orffa’s scientific platform with specialist expertise and diagnostic innovation in gut health, building a true centre of excellence.

From microbiome analysis to diagnostic models and advanced research techniques, the lab expands Orffa’s ability to generate knowledge, support innovation and develop new services in areas such as mineral nutrition and feed efficiency.

Connecting science, dialogue and practical value

One of the highlights of the afternoon was the quality of dialogue it inspired. Guests — ranging from scientific experts to industry partners and customers — engaged in open discussions throughout the event, exchanging questions, experiences and ideas in an environment designed to stimulate learning, collaboration and practical progress.

The Orffa Science Lab strengthens our ability to turn science into actionable insight,” said Arno van der Aa, Director of Marketing & Innovation at Orffa. “It brings together research, diagnostics and expertise to help customers make better decisions in practice. That is what The Science in your feed stands for.”

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