Novus International
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animal health and nutrition |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | St. Charles, Missouri , United States |
Area served | Worldwide (more than 90 countries) |
Key people | François Fraudeau (President and CEO) |
| Products | Amino acids, organic trace minerals, feed preservatives, health and nutritional solutions for animals |
| Owner | Mitsui & Co., Nippon Soda Co., Ltd. |
Novus International, Inc. is an American firm specializing in animal health and nutrition, with its main office located in St. Charles, Missouri. The company is privately held by Mitsui & Co. and Nippon Soda Co., Ltd. and maintains operations across more than 90 countries worldwide. Its range of products encompasses amino acids, organic trace minerals, feed preservatives, and a variety of health and nutritional solutions designed for animal nutritionists, veterinarians, and animal caretakers.
History
Early 1950s – At Monsanto’s Everett, Massachusetts facility, initial metabolism research leads to the creation of methionine hydroxy analogue (MHA® feed supplement).
1954 – The MHA® initiative transitions to Monsanto’s research center in St. Louis.
1959 – SANTOQUIN becomes the inaugural feed additive approved by the FDA.
1979 – ALIMET® is launched; the first transaction occurs with ConAgra Foods in Arkansas.
1991 – The MHA and ALIMET businesses are acquired from Monsanto by Mitsui & Co. and Nippon Soda, resulting in the establishment of Novus International, Inc.
1992 – Novus forms a joint venture with Monsanto to manage the SANTOQUIN® feed preservative.
1993 – The Novus Research Center opens its doors at Missouri Research Park in St. Charles.
1996 – Novus initiates its aquaculture division.
2007 – The company hosts its inaugural Sustainability Round-table in St. Louis and launches the Arenus division under Novus Nutrition Brands.
2008 – Completion of the global headquarters situated within Missouri Research Park.
2009 – Stratum Nutrition is integrated into Novus Nutrition Brands, broadening nutritional research efforts. Novus also expands its Graduate Scholars program in China and collaborates with African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD).
2010 – Green Acres Farm research facility opens in Montgomery City, Missouri; Novus joins the Sustainable Sites Initiative to promote sustainable land use.
2011 – A strategic alliance with Verenium is established to enhance enzyme-based solutions for animal nutrition.
2013 – CEO Thad Simons is appointed Chair of the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) Board.
2014 – François Fraudeau takes on the role of President and CEO.
2015 – Acquisition of a Methylmercaptopropanal (MMP) manufacturing plant from Union Carbide Corporation in Louisiana; awarded the Internationalization Award.
Novus caters to a variety of sectors including poultry, pork, dairy, beef, aquaculture, and companion animal industries.