Jefo Strengthens Its Commercial Presence in Germany and Austria

Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada, October 1^st, 2026— Jefo Nutrition Inc., a global leader in the field of high-precision non-medicated nutritional solutions for farm animals, is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Harting as Territory Sales Manager for Germany and Austria, effective October 2026.

In this role, Harting will be responsible for driving commercial growth in Germany and Austria, strengthening relationships with customers and industry partners, and supporting the continued expansion of Jefo's presence in these European markets, alongside Ursula Bläser, sales representative for Germany at Jefo Europe since 2018.

Harting holds a PhD in Agricultural Sciences, with a specialization in agricultural economics, sociology and market research, and brings more than 25 years of professional experience across the agricultural, animal nutrition and agri-food sectors. Over the past 14 years, he has developed extensive expertise in animal nutrition, holding several senior commercial positions. His career also includes senior sales and marketing positions in the dairy and food industries, giving him a broad perspective on both commercial strategy and agricultural markets. His strong understanding of the German and Austrian markets, combined with his customer-focused approach and industry expertise, will support Jefo's long-term commercial objectives and reinforce its commitment to providing innovative nutritional solutions to producers across the region. 

"As Jefo continues to expand its international footprint, it is essential that we strengthen our presence in key strategic markets," said Jean-François Fontaine, Vice-President of Jefo Group. "Thomas brings valuable market knowledge, strong customer relationships and a deep understanding of our industry. We are delighted to welcome him to the team and are confident that he will play an important role in supporting our growth ambitions in Germany."

In his new position, Harting will collaborate closely with Pal Szijjarto, Sales Director, Northern & Eastern Europe, alongside customers, distributors and industry stakeholders to drive business development, strengthen strategic partnerships and advance Jefo's commercial objectives in Germany and Austria. His appointment further enhances Jefo's ability to provide local expertise and responsive support while continuing to deliver innovative, science-based solutions to customers throughout the region.

"I am excited to join Jefo and contribute to the company's expansion in Germany and Austria," said Thomas Harting. "Jefo's commitment to innovation, customer success and sustainable animal nutrition aligns perfectly with my professional values. I look forward to working alongside our customers and partners to help drive growth and deliver meaningful value to the industry."

Harting's appointment reflects Jefo's ongoing commitment to investing in talent and strengthening its commercial capabilities to support customers worldwide and advance the future of sustainable animal nutrition.