What Alltech Coppens does

Alltech Coppens BV is a Netherlands-headquartered specialist fish feed manufacturer founded in 1993 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the global animal nutrition group Alltech. The company develops, produces, and markets high-performance fish feed for two principal customer groups: commercial aquaculture farms (industrial feeds for trout, sturgeon, catfish, eel, seabass, seabream, and carp) and the leisure/ornamental market (angling, koi, pond, and aquarium feeds), with a third private label line that enables partners to commercialize feed under their own brands. Products are formulated at the dedicated Alltech Coppens Aqua Centre research facility in the Netherlands and manufactured at facilities in Helmond (Netherlands) and Nettetal (Germany), with the Alltech Fennoaqua Oy site in Finland extending coverage under the Alltech family.

The commercial model is B2B with quote-based, negotiated pricing that is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is conducted through a hybrid of direct export (to more than 60 countries), an international network of specialized agents and distributors, and OEM-style private label arrangements. The company differentiates on science-driven, species-specific formulation concepts (Boost Concept, Seasonal Nutrition, Sturgeon Skeleton Pack, Net Energy Concept, Fillet Colour Predictor, Aquate premixes) and on a sustainability profile that includes ASC Feed Standard certification at its German site, ASC Farm certification for trout, Global GAP Non-GMO conformance, ISO 50001 energy management, and an EcoVadis Platinum Medal. Underlying operations rely on 92.3% European raw material sourcing, 100% renewable electricity, and a measured 13.2% reduction in carbon footprint per kilogram of feed against a 2021 baseline.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The company employs 51–100 people and is led by Ronald Faber, who also serves as global aqua lead at Alltech. Ownership is fully consolidated within the Alltech group, with the Finnish sister entity Alltech Fennoaqua majority-owned by Alltech alongside Finnforel Oy, and the Brazilian partner Guabi completing the stated aquaculture portfolio.

Name

Alltech Coppens

Legal name

Alltech Coppens BV

Website

https://alltechcoppens.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Alltech Coppens is a Netherlands-based subsidiary of Alltech that develops, manufactures, and exports science-driven high-performance fish feed to commercial aquaculture farms, the leisure/ornamental market, and private label partners across more than 60 countries, with production in the Netherlands and Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aquaculture Feed Manufacturing

NAICS

Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries (112511), Other Aquaculture (112519), Animal Production and Aquaculture (112)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Aquaculture Feed & Nutrition (farm-level feed programs) (AFAEAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Performance Feed (Pigmentation, Flesh Quality, FCR Optimization) (AFADADAJ), Fish & Aquarium Feed (Ornamental) (AFADAFAL), Aquaculture Feed & Nutrition (HLAMAHAF)

Keywords

• Aquaculture fish feed
• Fish nutrition manufacturing
• Private label feed
• Ornamental fish feed
• Sustainable aquaculture

Headquarters

HQ city

Helmond

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fish Feed Manufacturing and Sales: Development, manufacturing and sale of high-performance fish feed for aquaculture farms, serving industrial species (trout, sturgeon, catfish, eel, seabass, seabream, carp) and hobby segments (angling, koi, pond, aquarium)
2. Private Label Solutions: Custom private-label fish feed manufacturing allowing partners to bring trusted high-performance products to their customers under their own brand names

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Alltech Coppens develops, manufactures and sells high-performance fish feed for aquaculture farms, private-label partners and the leisure/ornamental market. The portfolio covers species-specific industrial feeds (trout, sturgeon, catfish, eel, seabass, seabream, carp) and hobby feeds (koi, pond, aquarium, angling), backed by proprietary nutritional concepts (Boost Concept, Seasonal Nutrition, SSP, Net Energy Concept, Fillet Colour Predictor, Aquate premixes) developed at the Alltech Coppens Aqua Centre research facility. Products are exported to more than 60 countries through a global agent and distributor network, with private-label solutions available for partner brands.

Product overview

Alltech Coppens is a global specialist in high-performance fish feed, operating as a unified product portfolio organized across two main segments: Industrial feeds (for aquaculture farms) and Hobby feeds (for recreational and ornamental markets). The Industrial line includes species-specific feeds for Trout, Sturgeon, Catfish, Eel, Bass-Bream, and Carp, while the Hobby line covers Angling, Koi, Pond, and Aquarium feeds. The company also offers Private Label manufacturing for partners wanting branded products. Innovation solutions including Boost Concept, Seasonal Nutrition, Sturgeon Skeleton Pack (SSP), Net Energy Concept, Fillet Colour Predictor, and Aquate premixes differentiate their offerings through science-driven formulations. The portfolio is backed by the Alltech Coppens Aqua Centre research facility in the Netherlands, and sister companies Alltech Fennoaqua (Finland) and Guabi (Brazil) comprise the broader Alltech family.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aquate: Innovative premix included in all feeds providing optimal antioxidant protection.

Products and services

• Trout Feed High-performance fish feed formulated specifically for trout, supporting optimal growth and health throughout all life stages.
• Sturgeon Feed Specialized nutrition designed for sturgeon species, addressing their unique dietary requirements for optimal development and health.
• Catfish Feed Nutritionally balanced feed formulated for catfish farming operations, supporting efficient growth and feed conversion.
• Eel Feed High-quality feed for eel aquaculture, developed with support from the European Union to reduce dependency on wild-caught fish through innovative low-fishmeal, low-oil formulations.
• Bass-Bream Feed Marine fish feed designed for seabass and seabream cultivation, supporting healthy growth and optimal fillet quality.
• Carp Feed Nutritionally complete feed for carp farming, formulated to meet the specific needs of carp species in various cultivation environments.
• Angling Feed Specialist feed products designed for angling and fishing enthusiasts, supporting recreational fishing activities.
• Koi Feed Premium nutrition for koi keeping, supporting vibrant coloration, healthy growth, and overall wellbeing of ornamental koi fish.
• Pond Feed Feed solutions for pond fish, providing balanced nutrition suitable for various pond fish species in hobbyist settings.
• Aquarium Feed Nutritional products for aquarium fish, designed for ornamental fish keeping in home aquarium environments.
• Private Label Fish Feed Custom-formulated fish feed products manufactured under partner brand names, allowing customers to offer trusted, high-performance products under their own brand identities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13.2% reduction in carbon footprint per kg of fish feed compared to 2021 base year
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alltech Fennoaqua OycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlltech Coppens is part of the Alltech family alongside Alltech Fennoaqua (formerly Raisioaqua), Finland's only fish feed production facility. Acquired by Finnforel Oy and Alltech, Alltech Fennoaqua focuses on domestic Finnish aquaculture production and RAS farming feeds. Both facilities achieved ASC Feed Standard certification - first in their respective countries.
• GuabiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Alltech Family of aquaculture nutrition companies, listed under 'The Alltech Family' collaboration section on the company website.
• Wageningen UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlltech Coppens Aqua Centre (ACAC) is collaborating with Wageningen University on a European Union-funded project to develop sustainable eel feed formulations that reduce wild-caught fish dependency by 50%. The collaboration aims to develop low-fishmeal, low-oil feed for eels.
• Finnforel OycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnforel Oy co-owns Alltech Fennoaqua Oy (Finland's only fish feed factory) alongside Alltech. Finnforel is a pioneer in nutrition for fish in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). The partnership enables expansion of RAS feeds production and global distribution through Alltech Coppens network.
• Academic InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlltech Coppens maintains academic partnerships through their collaboration/institutions section, supporting research and development in aquaculture nutrition.
• Business CollaborationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness collaborations listed under the institutions section, working with industry partners to advance aquaculture nutrition solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Skretting (Nutreco): Skretting is the global market leader in aquaculture feed, producing feed for salmon, trout, seabass, seabream, and many other species. It is the dominant direct competitor to Alltech Coppens in the European and global aquaculture feed market, operating at significantly larger scale through Nutreco.
• ADM Animal Nutrition: ADM is a global agribusiness with an animal nutrition division covering aquaculture, livestock, and pet food. It competes with Alltech Coppens in aquaculture feed and is a relevant broad incumbent comparator given its scale, sourcing, and formulation capabilities.
• Tetra (Spectrum Brands Holdings): Tetra is the global market leader in ornamental aquarium fish nutrition and a major hobby/pet fish brand. It is a relevant comparator for Alltech Coppens' hobby/ornamental segment (koi, pond, aquarium), competing for the same end-consumer and retail shelf space.
• Cargill Aqua Nutrition (formerly EWOS): Cargill's aqua nutrition business, which includes the legacy EWOS salmon-feed franchise, is a global leader in aquaculture feed. It competes with Alltech Coppens in trout, salmon, and other species, and offers greater scale, integrated supply chain, and global key-account coverage.

Direct peers

• Aller Aqua: Aller Aqua is a Danish-based aquaculture feed manufacturer producing feed for freshwater and marine species across Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is a closely comparable mid-sized European competitor serving trout, eel, and other species in overlapping geographies.
• BernAqua (part of BioMar): BernAqua, now part of BioMar, specialized in high-performance feed for fingerlings, juveniles, and broodstock in trout, eel, and other freshwater species. It is a strong comparator for Alltech Coppens' specialty life-stage and species-specific feed approach.
• Guabi Animal Nutrition: Guabi is a Brazilian animal nutrition company and a sister entity within the Alltech family of aquaculture nutrition companies. It is a direct peer in tropical/warm-water aquafeed and provides a relevant comparator for geographic and species expansion strategies.
• BioMar Group: BioMar is one of the leading aquaculture feed manufacturers globally, with strong positions in salmon, trout, and Mediterranean species (seabass/seabream). It directly competes with Alltech Coppens across multiple species and geographies and shares a science-driven, sustainability-led positioning.

Emerging players

• Zeigler Feeds: Zeigler is a US-based aquaculture and specialty feed manufacturer serving shrimp, fish, and ornamental markets with science-driven formulations. It is comparable as a mid-sized, science-led specialist with both industrial and hobby/ornamental exposure.

Regional players

• Ridley Corporation: Ridley is an Australian animal nutrition company with a significant aquaculture feed business (formerly Skretting/Olympic-style operations). It is comparable as a species-specialist aquafeed player, though primarily serving the Asia-Pacific region rather than Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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