Alltech

What Alltech does

Alltech is a privately held, family-owned global animal health and crop science company founded in 1980 by Irish biochemist Dr. Pearse Lyons and now led by his son Dr. Mark Lyons as President and CEO. Headquartered in Nicholasville, Kentucky with a European headquarters in Dunboyne, Ireland, Alltech serves more than 40,000 customers in 140+ countries through 80+ manufacturing facilities and a workforce of 5,000+. The company develops and sells specialty ingredients, premixes, supplements, and complete feeds for dairy, beef, pork, poultry, and aquaculture producers, alongside biological solutions for soil and plant health, with proprietary technologies spanning yeast fermentation, solid state fermentation, and nutrigenomics.

The product portfolio is anchored by differentiated technology brands including Yea-Sacc (live yeast probiotic), Alltech 37+ (mycotoxin analysis for up to 54 mycotoxins), Alltech E-CO2 (on-farm environmental assessment), Alltech IFM (rumen simulation), Agolin (Carbon Trust-certified essential oil blends for methane reduction), and the newly launched Olerix phytogenic blend for pork. Sub-brands such as Alltech Coppens and Alltech Fennoaqua serve aquaculture, while Ridley Block Operations, Hubbard, Masterfeeds, KEENAN, Guabi, McCauley's, and Alltech Lienert address regional feed manufacturing and specialty nutrition markets. A $4.6M biofertilizer plant under construction in Nicholasville extends the platform into biological crop inputs.

Alltech generates revenue primarily through direct sales of feed ingredients and complete feeds, with a smaller recurring services stream from on-farm analytical assessments (37+ mycotoxin testing, E-CO2 environmental measurement, InTouch Advisory). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supported by a global network of more than 100 scientists across 5 bioscience centers. In February 2026, Alltech and ADM formed Akralos Animal Nutrition, a 50/50 North American joint venture combining more than 40 feed mills and 1,400 team members, which represents the company's most significant recent structural change. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with solutions tailored by species, region, and customer need.

Name

Alltech

Legal name

Alltech, Inc.

Website

https://alltech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Alltech is a privately held, family-owned global animal nutrition and crop science company serving more than 40,000 livestock, poultry, and aquaculture producers across 140+ countries with proprietary feed technologies, on-farm analytical services, and 80+ manufacturing facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Nutrition

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (3111), Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock & Poultry Nutrition (Feed & Premixes) (HLAMAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mycotoxin Binder/Detoxifier Premixes (AFADAGAJ), Organic Feed Premixes & Mineral/Vitamin Blends (AFADAJAG), Organic Micro-Ingredients & Supplements (Kelp, Herbs, Oils) (AFADAJAK), Equine Supplements & Additives (Vitamins/Minerals, Joint, Digestive, Electrolytes) (AFADAEAG), Mycotoxin Risk Management (Binders, Deactivators) (AFADAKAG)

Keywords

• Animal nutrition solutions
• Feed premix manufacturing
• Crop science biology
• Livestock feed supplements
• Agricultural mycotoxin analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Nicholasville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Animal Nutrition Products: Alltech manufactures and sells specialty ingredients, premixes, supplements and feed for animal agriculture, including nutritional technologies for poultry, swine, ruminants, aquaculture and equine. Products include organic trace minerals, yeast additives, feed enzymes, and proprietary blends like Yea-Sacc and Agolin.
2. Crop Science Solutions: Biological solutions for soil and plant health that enhance crop health, maximize crop productivity and reduce the need for chemical inputs. Part of the comprehensive portfolio addressing soil, performance, nutrition and protection.
3. Analytical Services: Advanced analytical services including Alltech 37+ mycotoxin testing, Alltech E-CO2 environmental assessments, and Alltech IFM rumen simulation. These services support product sales and create recurring service revenue.
4. Feed and Premix Manufacturing: Through subsidiary companies including Ridley Block Operations, Guabi, Hubbard, Masterfeeds, McCauley's and others, Alltech manufactures and sells compound feeds, block supplements, loose minerals and specialized nutrition products.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Alltech manufactures and sells specialty nutritional ingredients, premixes, supplements and complete feeds for livestock, poultry, aquaculture and equine producers, alongside biological solutions for soil and crop health. Its offering is reinforced by on-farm analytical services (mycotoxin testing, environmental assessment, rumen simulation), proprietary additives such as Yea-Sacc, Olerix and Agolin essential oil blends, and direct technical support delivered through field sales teams in 140+ countries.

Product overview

Alltech is a global animal nutrition and crop science company founded in 1980, with headquarters in Nicholasville, Kentucky and European headquarters in Dunboyne, Ireland. The company specializes in yeast fermentation, solid state fermentation, and nutrigenomics, offering specialty ingredients, premixes, supplements, and feed for animal agriculture, as well as biological solutions for soil and plant vitality. Alltech's integrated portfolio includes analytical services (Alltech 37+, Alltech E-CO2, Alltech IFM, Yea-Sacc Value Test), nutrition technologies (Coppens aqua feed, Ridley Block Operations block supplements, KEENAN precision diet feeders), and regional feed brands (Hubbard, Masterfeeds, McCauley's equine feeds, Mrs. Pastures horse treats, Guabi, Alltech Lienert, Alltech Fennoaqua, IdeAgro, Ridley Feed Ingredients). The company operates 80+ manufacturing facilities in 140+ countries, supported by 100+ scientists and a network of technical experts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alltech Coppens: Global specialist in high-performance aquaculture nutrition delivering innovative, research-driven fish feeds tailored to various species, life stages and environments.
• Alltech Crop Science
• Alltech E-CO2
• Hubbard
• KEENAN
• Masterfeeds
• McCauley's Feeds
• Ridley Block Operations
• Yea-Sacc
• Alltech 37+

Products and services

• Alltech 37+ Mycotoxin Analysis Advanced mycotoxin detection service that analyzes feed, forages and raw materials for up to 54 mycotoxins, providing risk insights and informed feed decisions for producers and feed manufacturers.
• Alltech E-CO2 Environmental Assessment On-farm environmental assessment platform that measures and manages environmental impact from emissions to efficiency, helping farms reduce waste, improve productivity and boost profitability.
• Alltech IFM Rumen Simulation Rumen simulation technology that shows how total mixed ration is performing, providing practical insights to fine-tune feed efficiency and support better animal performance for dairy and beef producers.
• Yea-Sacc Live Yeast Culture Live yeast culture probiotic that supports gut health, feed efficiency and milk production in ruminants through enhanced fiber digestion.
• Olerix Phytogenic Blend Phytogenic blend designed to promote growth and feed efficiency in pigs, using a proprietary coating process to ensure consistent bioactive outcomes from feed to finish. Validated for gut health, feed conversion, immune function and livability in nursery and finishing pigs.
• Agolin Essential Oil Blends Plant-based essential oil feed additive blends scientifically proven to enhance herd performance and reduce methane emissions, certified by The Carbon Trust.
• Alltech Coppens Aquaculture Feed High-performance aquaculture feed delivering innovative, research-driven nutrition tailored to species, life stages and environments for fish and shrimp producers.
• Alltech Fennoaqua Fish Feed Finnish fish feed specialist brand serving northern-climate aquaculture producers with species-specific nutrition solutions.
• Alltech Lienert Premixes Feed formulation, premixes and nutritional programs for livestock producers across Australia, Asia and Pacific Islands.
• Hubbard Feeds Nutritional Solutions Nutritional solutions including Blueprint minerals, Crystalyx low-moisture blocks and Show-Rite feeds for livestock and show animal producers in North America.
• Masterfeeds Complete Feeds Complete feeds, premixes and supplements for Canadian agri-food producers with leading-edge nutrition technologies.
• McCauley's Equine Feeds Science-based equine nutrition solutions for horses of all ages and activity levels, sold through Alltech's U.S. distribution.
• Mrs. Pastures Horse Cookies Equine treats formulated from organic ingredients, marketed as a natural reward for horse owners.
• Ridley Block Operations Supplements Block supplements, loose minerals and dried molasses products for livestock producers under the Crystalyx, Sweetlix, Blueprint and Stockade brands.
• Guabi Animal Feeds Innovative feeds and premixes for ruminants, equines, poultry, fish and shrimp producers in Brazil.
• KEENAN Precision Diet Feeders Precision diet feeding technology including diet feeders and mixer wagons for livestock producers seeking consistent ration delivery.
• Alltech Crop Science Biological Solutions Biological solutions that help farmers combat challenges in soil and plant, restoring soil balance and improving plant health and resilience through products such as Soil Set and the Contribute line.
• InTouch Advisory Service Advisory service delivering tailored nutrition and farm management support from a team of experts using real-time data from on-farm analytic tools and feeding systems.
• EU Applications Laboratory Expanded applications laboratory at Alltech's European headquarters in Dunboyne, Ireland, providing research on agricultural innovation, climate action, renewable energy, water quality, phosphorus management, anaerobic digestion and manure emissions.
• Nicholasville Biofertilizer Plant Biological fertilizers and crop inputs produced at the Nicholasville, Kentucky facility to reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers and support sustainable farming and soil health.
• IdeAgro Soil and Crop Solutions Advanced soil and crop health solutions through microbiology, biostimulants and diagnostics for crop producers.
• Ridley Feed Ingredients Specialty ingredients and vitamin and mineral premixes for feed industry customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7.8% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2024 while achieving double-digit business growth
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• FinnforelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2026Alltech and Finnforel jointly acquired the Raisioaqua fish feed production facility from Finnish company Raisio. The partnership completes Finnforel's sustainable circular economy fish farming chain and enhances aquaculture producers' access to Alltech's nutritional technologies. The companies aim to export Finnish aquaculture expertise globally through aquaculture 'gigafactories' combining recirculating aquaculture systems with vertically integrated fish production.
• Akralos Animal Nutrition (Joint Venture with ADM)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Akralos Animal Nutrition is a new North American feed and nutrition company formed through a 50/50 joint venture between ADM and Alltech. The company combines Alltech's U.S.-based Hubbard Feeds and Canada-based Masterfeeds businesses with ADM's U.S. feed operations, operating more than 40 feed mills across North America with over 1,400 team members. Akralos officially launched on February 1, 2026, with Hubbard and Masterfeeds remaining as primary customer-facing brands.
• AgolincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2023Alltech acquired a majority stake in Agolin, a Swiss company specializing in plant-based nutrition solutions for livestock. Agolin's essential oil blends are scientifically proven to enhance herd performance and reduce methane emissions, with certification from The Carbon Trust. The strategic alliance aims to develop new nutritional technologies and broaden market availability of Agolin's products globally.
• Agolin SAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023Acquisition of Agolin SA in May 2023 enhanced Alltech's capabilities in ruminant methane reduction with plant-based feed additives certified for methane reduction by the Carbon Trust.
• Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAERA funded key equipment through the Sustainable Utilisation of Livestock Slurry project at Alltech's EU Applications Laboratory. The project aims to reduce excess nutrients from slurry in Northern Ireland and support sustainable agricultural innovation.
• Mid Ulster Biorefinery Project partners (CEMCOR, Tobermore, RSC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlltech is involved in the Mid Ulster Biorefinery project developing innovative solutions to reduce phosphorus levels in livestock slurry, helping improve water quality in rivers and streams feeding into Lough Neagh while supporting sustainable nutrient management.
• National Pork BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlltech and National Pork Board co-hosted a business seminar at World Pork Expo titled 'Looking beyond pork chops: See what innovation can do to excite consumers.' The seminar featured pig carcass fabrication demonstrations and discussions on new pork cuts to increase consumer demand.
• UC Davis CLEAR CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlltech collaborates with UC Davis CLEAR Center and DairyKind to create bilingual educational videos on cattle sustainability, developing content to help producers understand sustainable practices.
• DairyKindminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with DairyKind and UC Davis CLEAR Center to produce bilingual videos on cattle sustainability practices for producer education.
• International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders Boot Camp held in Nairobi, Kenya with ten emerging agricultural communicators from around the world participating in leadership and communication training. Program celebrating its 20th anniversary develops next generation of agricultural journalists.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Novus International: Specialty animal nutrition and feed additive manufacturer (methionine, enzymes, eubiotics) acquired by Mitsui & Co. Competes with Alltech in amino acids, enzymes and gut-health additives for poultry and swine.
• ADM Animal Nutrition: Archer Daniels Midland's animal nutrition business — the partner in Akralos JV and one of the largest feed mill networks in the world. Competes head-on with Alltech in North American and global feed distribution, with overlapping customer bases in livestock, poultry and aquaculture.
• dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health: Major science-led animal nutrition player (formerly DSM Nutritional Products) selling vitamins, premixes, and performance feed additives including methane-reduction and mycotoxin solutions. Competes with Alltech on the science/proprietary premix tier and increasingly on sustainability claims.
• Nutreco (Trouw Nutrition): Dutch-owned global animal nutrition group behind Trouw Nutrition (premixes/specialty feed) and Skretting (aquaculture feed). Direct competitor to Alltech Coppens and Alltech's livestock premix franchise across EMEA, Americas and Asia.
• Kemin Industries: Privately-held global manufacturer of feed additives and specialty ingredients for animal nutrition, with deep overlap to Alltech's yeast/probiotic and essential-oil franchises. Closest head-to-head in the specialty ingredient/additive tier across monogastric and ruminant.
• Land O'Lakes (Purina Animal Nutrition): U.S. farmer-owned cooperative whose Purina Animal Nutrition business manufactures complete feeds, premixes and supplements for dairy, beef, equine and lifestyle segments. Direct competitor to Masterfeeds, Hubbard and McCauley's brands now in the Akralos portfolio.
• Cargill Animal Nutrition: Global animal nutrition and feed manufacturing division of Cargill, selling premixes, complete feeds, and specialty ingredients to livestock and poultry producers. Direct competitor to Alltech in most of Alltech's 140+ countries and the obvious head-to-head in compound feed and premix shares of wallet.

Regional players

• De Heus Animal Nutrition: Dutch-owned international animal feed manufacturer and premix specialist with strongest presence in EMEA, Asia and Africa. Competes directly with Alltech's premix and compound feed business in emerging markets, overlapping particularly in poultry and swine segments.

Broad incumbents

• Elanco Animal Health: Large public animal health company whose nutrition portfolio (post-Bayer Animal Health) overlaps with Alltech's digestive health and antibiotic-free production themes. Competes most directly on the science-led, regulatory-validated additive tier.
• Phibro Animal Health: Publicly-traded animal health and nutrition company focused on performance additives, mycotoxin risk management, and mineral nutrition. Direct overlap with Alltech's Alltech 37+ mycotoxin programs and trace mineral premix offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

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M&A7 records

Investments

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