Since its beginning in 1988, Delacon has followed the vision of founder Helmut Dedl to pioneer a natural way to keep animal performing and healthy. He adamantly pursued alternatives for antibiotic and synthetical growth promotors that would ensure sustainable, profitable livestock production and food safety. With investment in research and development of plant-based animal feed additives, Delacon started to replace belief with fundamental knowledge. For this new and, up to this point, unknown category of feed additives, Delacon created its own market and coined the term `phytogenic feed additives. As the market segment rapidly expands, Delacon continues to be the global market leader.