Akralos Animal Nutrition Debuts, Delivering Advanced Feed and Nutrition Solutions Across North America

LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 2, 2026--

Akralos Animal Nutrition, a new North American animal feed and nutrition company, officially launched Feb. 1. Formed through a joint venture between global agriculture leaders ADM and Alltech, Akralos combines Alltech’s U.S.-based Hubbard Feeds and Canada-based Masterfeeds businesses with ADM’s U.S. feed operations.

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Operating an extensive network of more than 40 feed mills across North America and supported by more than 1,400 team members, Akralos delivers reliable, high-quality feeds, minerals and supplements through its trusted brands, backed by advanced nutrition expertise, leading-edge science and personalized service.

“Akralos brings together proven scale, innovation and infrastructure with a deep commitment to service and results,” said Akralos chief executive officer Brian Gier, a leader with more than 30 years of experience in the commercial animal feed industry. “From day one, our focus is on delivering nutrition our customers can rely on, support they can count on and partnerships that help their animals and businesses thrive.”

Akralos is dedicated to helping customers gain a measurable advantage, bringing together passionate teams, proven products and shared values. Its experienced team works closely with customers to deliver tailored solutions, consistent performance and actionable insights, supported by leading-edge research and development, broad logistical capabilities and strong connections across the agri-food value chain.

ADM and Alltech have a longstanding relationship, tracing back to ADM being Alltech’s first customer in 1980. Akralos brings together ADM and Alltech’s complementary strengths to form a unified organization with a clear mission: to serve as an advanced nutrition partnership committed to delivering a competitive edge for producers, retailers and animal owners across North America. Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, its footprint includes feed manufacturing, research and laboratory facilities, enabling the company to serve the livestock, equine, backyard and leisure animal markets with unmatched expertise and scale.

“With the unique strengths and shared values of Alltech and ADM, we can deliver deeper expertise, broader support and a stronger portfolio of nutrition solutions and services, all designed to help our customers build more profitable and resilient operations,” said Akralos chief operating officer Brad Dalke, an animal feed industry veteran who has served in numerous leadership roles at ADM over the past 27 years.

Hubbard and Masterfeeds remain Akralos’ core customer-facing brands, preserving continuity for customers across North America. Product and portfolio alignment are underway, ensuring each brand continues to evolve while benefiting from the shared resources, science and operational strength of Akralos’ parent companies.

“Our vision is to become the most trusted name in animal nutrition by delivering high-performance feeds and partnerships that drive results,” Gier said. “We’re here to listen, collaborate and use science to solve real-world challenges — nourishing advantage for all of our customers and partners.”

Akralos is now fully operational and serving customers across North America. For information on products and services, please email info@akralos.com. Watch our video and learn more at akralos.com.

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About Akralos Animal Nutrition

Akralos is a North American animal nutrition company that delivers reliable, high-quality feed and nutritional solutions for livestock, equine, backyard and leisure animals. Formed from a partnership between global leaders Alltech and ADM, Akralos brings together Alltech’s entrepreneurial, science-driven approach — rooted in innovation and close customer relationships — with ADM’s scale, supply-chain strength and nutritional expertise to serve North American animal producers with high-quality feeds that help their animals and their businesses thrive.

Operating an extensive network of feed mills across the United States and Canada, Akralos offers a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading feeds, minerals and supplements that support animal health, performance and quality of life. Our experienced team partners with producers, retailers and animal owners to provide practical guidance, personalized service and high-performance feeds designed to give them a competitive edge in today’s evolving market.

Powered by leading-edge technology and R&D, broad logistical infrastructure and deep connections across the agri-food value chain, Akralos is committed to being the most trusted name in animal nutrition, delivering solutions and partnerships rooted in results that help customers nourish their advantage. Learn more at akralos.com.

Akralos Animal Nutrition Debuts, Delivering Advanced Feed and Nutrition Solutions Across North America

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday announced two more arrests following a protest at a Minnesota church against the immigration crackdown, bringing the number of people arrested to nine.

The nine were named in a grand jury indictment unsealed Friday. Independent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were among four people arrested Friday. Three others were arrested earlier in the week, including prominent local activist Nekima Levy Armstrong.

A grand jury in Minnesota indicted all nine on federal civil rights charges of conspiracy and interfering with the First Amendment rights of worshippers during the Jan. 18 protest at the Cities Church in St. Paul. A pastor at the church is also a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement official. The protest generated strong objections from the Trump administration,

In a social media post Monday, Bondi named the latest two arrestees as Ian Davis Austin and Jerome Deangelo Richardson. She gave no details of their arrests.

Lemon, who was fired from CNN in 2023 following a bumpy run as a morning host, has said he had no affiliation to the group that disrupted Sunday service by entering the church. He has described himself as an independent journalist chronicling protesters.

The indictment alleges that Richardson traveled to the church with Lemon while he was streaming and that Richardson told Lemon they needed to catch up to the others. It also alleges that Austin stood in the aisles of the church and loudly berated a pastor with questions about Christian nationalism.

Online jail records show Austin was arrested Friday. It wasn't immediately clear when Richardson was taken into custody.

Austin's attorney, Sarah Gad, did not immediately return a call seeking comment. Court records don't list an attorney for Richardson who could comment on his behalf.

The Justice Department began its investigation after the group interrupted services by chanting “ICE out” and “Justice for Renee Good,” referring to the 37-year-old mother of three who was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.

Cities Church belongs to the Southern Baptist Convention and lists one of its pastors as David Easterwood, who leads ICE’s St. Paul field office.

Activists gather in protest to light candles on frozen Lake Nokomis, spelling, "Ice Out" on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

People protest against ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in Minneapolis, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)