Sea Forest Secured Teys Australia Distribution Deal
The agreement appoints Teys Australia as the exclusive distributor of the methane-reduction product SeaFeed.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Agriculture
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Sea Forest has signed a distribution agreement with Teys Australia to supply its SeaFeed methane-reduction product. The deal covers 541,000 head of cattle across Australia and New Zealand.
Why it matters
The partnership aims to scale the commercial adoption of SeaFeed, a product designed to lower methane emissions in livestock. The deal follows 12 months of successful feedlot trials conducted by Teys Australia.
The deal targets the distribution of SeaFeed to at least 480,000 head of cattle by 30 June 2027. Teys Australia retains the option to terminate the contract with 90 days notice.
The players
Sea Forest
This company specializes in the development of seaweed-based methane-reduction supplements for livestock.
Teys Australia
This is a large-scale beef processing and supply chain organization operating across Australia.
The details
Teys Australia will serve as the exclusive distributor for the beef industry in the region, provided they meet agreed-upon volume targets. If the exclusive arrangement ends, the distributor retains preferred status and access to the lowest available pricing.
Timeline
Teys Australia conducted 12 months of trials ending prior to October 2026.
The target date for reaching 480,000 head of cattle is 30 June 2027.
The initial contract term expires on 30 August 2030.
Market Landscape
The move follows the broader industry adoption of seaweed-based methane inhibitors in industrial agriculture, marking a shift toward large-scale ESG implementation. This partnership positions the firms to capture significant market share as supply chains prioritize emissions reduction.
Customers of Teys Australia may see an increase in beef products marketed as having lower environmental impacts as the supply chain integrates these supplements. The deal does not immediately alter retail pricing for consumers at this stage.
The takeaway
The transition from small-scale testing to long-term distribution contracts indicates that methane-reduction technology is becoming a standard operational component. Producers looking to implement similar solutions should track the performance of these large-scale feedlot trials.
Further reading
Learn more about evolving industry standards at /business/industry/agriculture/.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Small Caps.
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