BioZyme manufactures natural feed additives for livestock producers and feed formulators across the country. Nixon was joined by Missouri’s Director of Agriculture Richard Fordyce in a tour of the company’s newly expanded facility. The company employs 65 workers in St Joseph, which marks a 70% increase in employment over the last ten years.
The Governor praised the company for the strength of its exports, which have increase 24% over last year.
“The more products that BioZyme sells overseas, the more jobs they can create here at home, and that’s why my administration has made boosting Missouri’s exports a top priority,” Nixon said.”
“In fact exports of Missouri agriculture products are up nearly 20% over just the last year. From soybeans and cattle to specialty meats and animal-feed additives, it’s no surprise that demand for Missouri-raised, Missouri-grown, and Missouri-made agriculture products has exploded.”
Among other products, BioZyme produces “Amaferm,” a fermented, fungus-based, feed additive that produces more energy and better results when fed to livestock. Biozyme is a participant in the Esxport Missouri initiative, an effort by Governor Nixon to help match Missouri-made goods with qualified buyers in the global marketplace.