Jesper Hedegaard Clausen is Director for Global Aquaculture Nutrition & Support at De Heus.
INTERVIEW with Jesper Hedegaard Clausen AQ: Please tell us about yourself. What has been your journey in aquafeeds? How did you get to where you are today? JHC: I am currently working for De Heus as director for Global Aquaculture Nutrition & Support based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I have lived and worked in Southeast Asia for more than 20 years and have had the pleasure to work for universities, government and the last seven years in the feed industry. I love aquaculture and all the challenges and opportunities we have in our industry. Feed is very important in aquaculture, and the feed sector has a great opportunity to help develop more efficient feed and feed application programs to benefit the producers of fish and shrimp. Aquaculture produces safe, healthy and wholesome food for
consumers across the world, and it is great to be part of this sector and to support its development. AQ: De Heus has been producing feeds and feed components for more than a century. How did it all start? JHC: On April 28, 1911, Hendrik Anthonie de Heus founded H.A. de Heus grain and flour merchant. From the start of De Heus’ business in 1911, we have always valued local businesses and their heritage as a strong foundation to drive sustainable growth. The respect and understanding of the independent local farmers are a couple of the key explanations for De Heus growth and success. Today De Heus is still a family-owned company. As our two CEO’s, Koen and Co De Heus say
Aquafeed: Advances in Processing & Formulation Vol 14 Issue 1 2022
