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I have been working with Hankkija as Export Director since the beginning of 2020. I am very excited to work with Hankkija’s cutting edge feed innovations, having their roots deep in the Finnish nature. Progres^® and Progut^® offer the feed industry great and unique opportunities which we are happy to present to our customers.
Antibiotics resistance is a growing concern making headlines on a daily basis. Our contribution in helping to reduce the use of antibiotics is ever more important as the global community is fighting the global pandemic.
My previous experience comes primarily from food industry, where I have been responsible for the cheese business of a major dairy company, and worked as the CEO for a malt based food ingredient manufacturer as well as for a poultry company.

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I have started my work in Hankkija in 2018. I am responsible for business development in Baltic, Scandinavian, European, Middle-Eastern and South-East Asian countries. In my work I am striving to look for new solutions to help our dealers and end-users with help of advanced feed supplements. I am excited about Hankkija´s innovation potential and R&D solutions. Hankkija is committed to develop animal gut health innovations which benefit our customers and helps to promote antibiotic-free feeding programs.
I have earned MSc in Economics degree with major in International Business and have a long experience of developing sales of branded goods and ingredients in dairy industry.
I speak English, Russian, Finnish, and a bit of Spanish. I enjoy cross-country skiing, trekking and traveling with my family.

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I have worked at Hankkija for 10 years: first as the responsible for poultry feed development in domestic feed business, and since 2018 for the export team. My background is in research, and research is still my passion. I love to study novel things and to get deep understanding of them. Previously I’ve worked as a poultry research scientist at MTT Agrifood Reseach Finland. During those years I did my doctoral studies and the thesis on laying hens. In my current position I’m motivated by the urge to learn new skills, and by being able to utilise my experience in practice, but foremost by being a part of the team pursuing the antibiotic free animal production worldwide with the Finnish feed innovations.

Articles from Dr. Eija Valkonen

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My career at Hankkija FFI started in June 2020, when I joined Order and logistics team as Export coordinator. My main task is to take care of daily export functions in operative level together with other team members, but also act as a Team leader in our very skilled O&L team.
Before I joined Hankkija, I have built up over twenty years of work experience in several logistic related positions in forwarding agencies and international export companies. My education consists of degrees in international business and environmental technology, and in addition to logistics industry, I have experience and interest also in recycling solutions. Nature is very important resource to me also personally!

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My journey at Hankkija started in 2023, around the same time I graduated from the University of Helsinki (M.Sc. in Agriculture and Forestry). Since autumn 2024, I have been happy to work as a Product Specialist responsible for Baltic sales and Hankkija’s new innovative Resipro products.

Nature and animals have always had special place in my heart. I’m excited to be part of a team striving for antibiotic-free animal production and more sustainable solutions, while also helping our customers find solutions for the better future.
During my free time, I enjoy various outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and walking my dogs in nature.

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I am Kirsi Niemelä, Development Manager at Hankkija, responsible for the quality and safety of our feed products.
In the end of 2011 I graduated from the University of Helsinki (M.Sc. Agriculture and forestry) and since then I have been part of Hankkija.
My work focuses on ensuring that our feed solutions meet the highest standards of safety, nutritional value, and performance for livestock.
Nature, agriculture, and clean food are values I deeply care about.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family on our farm, engaging in various hands-on activities and appreciating rural life.

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I am responsible for Hankkija’s domestic pig feed trade and product group management. With over 20 years of versatile experience in the sector, I have worked extensively across both slaughterhouse operations and feeding, bringing strong practical insight into pig production and nutrition