Neova and Hankkija awarded GMP+ FSA certification for the ProHumi® supply chain
The peat-based feed pellet manufactured at Neova Oy’s pellet plant has been awarded GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance (FSA) certification, covering both production and sales. At the same time, Hankkija Oy, which further processes and markets the product, has received GMP+ FSA certification for its Turku plant, where the product is packaged and sold as ProHumi® feed material.
The joint certification enables a consistent supply chain that meets international feed safety requirements, from raw material through to the finished product. The GMP+ FSA system supports feed safety, quality and traceability throughout the value chain.
High hygiene standards and traceability throughout the supply chain
The feed production processes of both companies are based on rigorous quality control and hygiene requirements throughout production. The feed peat is produced separately from specially selected peat intended specifically for this purpose, with particular attention paid to cleanliness and hygiene. With the entire supply chain from production to packaging covered by GMP+ FSA certification, customers can rely on the safety, consistent quality and traceability of the product.
A natural solution supporting animal well-being
The feed business is one of Neova’s new business areas focusing on high-value applications of peatland biomass. Since 2019, one of the company’s product development areas has been the use of peat as a source of fibre in livestock feed. Hankkija has been a product development partner in the project since 2022, and ProHumi® feed material was launched for commercial use in 2024.
The positive properties of peat have long been recognized through its use as animal bedding, and these benefits have also been demonstrated in feed applications. Product development work has identified an optimal peat quality with a fibre composition particularly suitable for feed use.
Feeding trials have provided convincing evidence of the suitability of peat selected according to strict quality criteria for use in feed, particularly as an enrichment material for piglets. When used for enrichment, ProHumi® Farm provides pigs with meaningful activity and satisfies their natural need to root and explore.
Feeding trials with weaned piglets have shown that the use of peat pellets as enrichment material can improve piglet growth. ProHumi® feed material therefore offers several practical benefits related to animal well-being and production performance. Practical trials have also shown promising results in poultry, particularly broilers.
Further information
- Neova, Mia Suominen, Business Area Director, Neova Agro, +358 20 790 5653
mia.suominen@neova-group.com
- Hankkija Oy, Emilia König, Development Manager, +358 50 522 0096
emilia.konig@hankkija.fi
Source of the news image: Hankkija
About Neova
Neova is an international company whose business aims to safeguard the basic prerequisites of life for everyone: clean food, air and water. Through our businesses, we promote professional growing and horticulture, landscaping and animal well-being. We develop solar and wind farms on former peat production areas and manufacture activated carbon for air and water purification.
About Hankkija Oy
Hankkija Oy is Finland’s leading agricultural trade company, a major grain trading operator, and a manufacturer of animal feeds in Finland. Hankkija has a long history of developing Finnish agriculture and feed innovations, and its mission is to help farmers produce high-quality, responsibly produced feed while promoting farm profitability and sustainable agricultural development.