Headquartered in Belfast, Devenish develops sustainable and
innovative animal nutrition products and solutions for the
feed industry, the food industry and for human health,
trading in over 40 countries around the world.
29 senior business leaders from across the country will be
representing the very best of British business in
technology, infrastructure and financial and professional
services.
Visiting South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya over the course
of the trip, they will meet with leading businesses, policy
makers and entrepreneurs in order to build new investment,
trading and export ties between the UK and these emerging
markets.
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon
MP said:
I’m delighted Devenish is joining the Prime Minister on
her trade visit to Africa. It is vital that Northern
Ireland industry is represented as the United Kingdom
seeks to develop new trading links across the world.
Devenish, who have sold to over 40 countries worldwide
and operate at the very cutting edge of food science and
animal nutrition, is a fitting choice to showcase the
innovation and expertise NI companies can offer future
trading partners in Africa.
Richard Kennedy, Group CEO of Devenish said:
I am delighted to join the Prime Minister’s visit to
Africa, a continent which represents significant
opportunity for Devenish. We already have a presence in
Africa which we are focused on growing, organically and
through acquisition. It is important for us as both
exporters and potential investors to build strong
relations on the ground and this trade mission is a
valuable opportunity to do so.
For Devenish, when moving into a new market, it is
crucial that we have sustainable agricultural systems in
place which are appropriate to the region from the very
start. This trade mission will allow us to forge
significant relations that will help us in our future
endeavours.
With over 60 years of experience in the industry and more
than 450 employees worldwide, Devenish’s strong focus on
research and development has seen them remain at the
cutting edge of innovation in animal nutrition and
sustainable farming systems.
The visit will allow Devenish to build on its relationships
with partners in Africa and explore further opportunities
for growth, delivering sustainable solutions for farming
businesses overseas.
Africa is developing fast; more than half of the
anticipated growth in global population between now and
2050 is expected to occur in Africa, and according to the
International Monetary Fund, African economies are amongst
the fastest growing in the world, making it a significant
trading and investment partner for the UK.
During the visit, the Prime Minister will set out how new
partnerships between the UK and Africa can add value to the
UK economy, create new market opportunities for British
businesses, and boost jobs and prosperity for the benefit
of all.
Prime Minister said:
Devenish is an excellent example of the kind of
forward-thinking company which is driving economic growth
and prosperity both here in the UK and overseas.
I am pleased that they are joining me on this visit to
Africa, where their strengths in innovation and
technology are representative of the unique offer which
the UK holds for growing markets across the continent.
