EW Group

EW Group is a large, privately held German holding company specializing in animal and plant genetics, animal health, nutrition, diagnostics, and agricultural technology, serving the global food and agriculture value chain. The group is a dominant player in poultry, layer, turkey, and fish genetics, with subsidiaries such as Aviagen and Hy-Line International. It has expanded into animal health, diagnostics (including food safety), and nutrition via targeted acquisitions. The company emphasizes research-driven innovation, sustainability, and operational independence for its subsidiaries. There is no evidence of a pipeline of experimental drugs targeting human diseases; its focus is on animal and plant biotechnology, veterinary medicine, and agri-food solutions.