Sumitomo Chemical installs methionine production line

Sumitomo Chemical has installed a new feed additive methionine production line at the Ehime Works facility in Niihama City, Japan. Initially announced in May 2016, the expansion plan will enable Sumitomo Chemical to meet growing demand for the product. The project represents one of Sumitomo Chemical’s largest investments in Japan. The new line will begin commercial production after testing. Methionine is an amino acid that is widely used as a feed additive in the livestock industry. It is mainly used in poultry feed to increase the productivity of chicken farms.