Animix
Animix is a US-based B2B contract manufacturer of water-dispersible vitamin, mineral, and ingredient premixes and private-label supplements, serving the calf milk-replacer industry since 1994 from two Juneau, Wisconsin facilities backed by PE sponsor Benford Capital Partners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersJuneau, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Animix firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Animix
- Legal name
- Animix LLC
- Website
- https://animix.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Animix is a US-based B2B contract manufacturer of water-dispersible vitamin, mineral, and ingredient premixes and private-label supplements, serving the calf milk-replacer industry since 1994 from two Juneau, Wisconsin facilities backed by PE sponsor Benford Capital Partners.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Animix industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Animal Feed Premixes
- NAICS
- Food Manufacturing (311)
- SIC
- Food And Kindred Products (2000)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Vitamin-Mineral (VM) Premixes (AFADAGAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Vitamin Premixes (AFADAGAA), Probiotic/Direct-Fed Microbial (DFM) Premixes (AFADAGAG), Organic Acid & Acidifier Premixes (AFADAGAH)
Keywords
Where Animix is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Juneau
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Animix business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Custom Water-Dispersible Premixes: Manufactures custom-formulated, water-dispersible vitamin and mineral premixes for milk replacer manufacturers. B2B ingredients company selling primarily to calf milk replacer market.
- Private-Label Supplements: Provides high-value custom-formulated private label supplements under customer brand names with complete formulation confidentiality.
- Ingredients Distribution: Distributes related ingredients including APC Nutrapro Plasma, hydrolyzed wheat protein, emulsifiers, and other specialty ingredients to milk replacer makers.
- Pet Food Premixes: Manufactures premixes and supplements for pet food manufacturers leveraging intensive quality control measures. Minimum batch size of 2,000 lbs.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Weekly | Production Operator entry-level position |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Animix product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Animix is a B2B ingredients manufacturer that produces custom-formulated, water-dispersible vitamin and mineral premixes designed to suspend or solubilize in milk replacer solutions without sinkers, floaters, or sediment. The company also manufactures private-label calf supplements, distributes specialty ingredients such as spray-dried plasma, hydrolyzed wheat protein, and emulsifiers, and provides technical formulation support to milk replacer manufacturers throughout North America and overseas.
Product overview
Animix is a B2B ingredients company that manufactures custom-formulated water-dispersible vitamin and mineral premixes, supplements, and ingredients for the animal feed industry, primarily serving the milk replacer market since 1994. The company's product portfolio centers on its core Milk Replacer Premixes combined with value-added products including APC Nutrapro Plasma (spray-dried bovine and pork plasma proteins), Private-Label Calf Supplements (custom formulations under customer brands), Direct Fed Microbials (probiotics including Bacillus strains), Emulsifiers & Wetting Agents (for fat dispersion), Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein (alternative protein sources), Liquid Products (iron, plasma, and kaolin-based supplements), Water Dispersible Supplements (for multiple species), Fatty Acid Supplements (NeoTec4 and Solusel SB94), and Pet Food Premixes. Animix serves North American and international customers with a focus on the calf milk replacer, veal, dairy beef, and broader animal feed industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Milk Replacer Premixes Custom-manufactured water-dispersible premixes composed of minerals, vitamins, amino acids and various additives for the milk replacer industry. These premixes are designed to suspend or solubilize in milk replacer solution without sinkers, floaters, or sediment, and are produced for milk replacer manufacturers.
- APC Nutrapro Plasma Spray-dried plasma (minimum 78% crude protein) distributed by Animix as a protein supplement for calf milk replacers. Includes APC Nutrapro B (bovine plasma) and APC Nutrapro P (pork plasma), used as one of the most research-proven components added to calf milk replacers in the USA.
- Private-Label Calf Supplements Custom-formulated private-label supplements manufactured for milk replacer manufacturers and calf supplement companies. Includes electrolytes, spray-dried plasma-based add-packs, colostrum supplements and replacers, medicated add-packs, direct-fed microbials, and multi-faceted supplements with MOS, egg antibodies, or other AAFCO-approved proprietary components.
- Direct Fed Microbials Private-label custom-formulated direct-fed microbial products primarily for milk-fed calves (veal, herd replacement, and dairy beef) and also for poultry, swine, and lactating dairy cattle. Includes calf-specific Bacillus strains, lactic acid-producing bacteria, live yeast, and mannan-oligosaccharides.
- Emulsifiers and Wetting Agents Premium emulsifiers and wetting agents for veal feeds and milk replacers that improve fat dispersion in milk replacer solution. Includes spray drying aids for protein-encapsulated fats. Animix partners with Functional Solutions of The Netherlands to provide these products.
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Quality sources of hydrolyzed wheat gluten protein used in calf milk replacers as an alternative protein source. Sold under the Nutrior brand. When properly hydrolyzed, wheat gluten proteins are highly digestible and disperse properly in reconstituted milk replacer solution.
- Liquid Products Liquid supplements including premium liquid iron with vitamins and trace minerals for equine and calves, liquid spray-dried plasma supplement for calves and pigs, and kaolin-based liquid products for calves with upset stomach. All products are proven shelf stable even in warm environments.
- Water Dispersible Supplements Water-dispersible vitamin premixes, electrolytes, and custom-formulated private-label supplements for swine, poultry, dairy cows, equine, and pets. Formulated to properly disperse in drinking water without clogging sensitive water systems.
- Fatty Acid Supplements Supplemental fatty acid products for use in milk replacers, veal feed, calf starters, and poultry or swine feeds. Products include NeoTec4 (combining short, medium, and essential fatty acids) and Solusel SB94 (a concentrated sodium butyrate source).
- Pet Food Premixes Premixes and supplements for pet food manufacturers, leveraging intensive quality control measures for problem-free water-dispersible premixes. Minimum batch size of 2,000 lbs. Includes expertise in using plasma in pet food, supplements, and treats.
Quantifiable outcome
- Average IgG concentration of 22.7% with standard deviation of +/-3.28% across 538 production lots of Nutrapro B plasma (Sep 2021 - Nov 2022)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Animix
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Animix technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Animix partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Functional Solutions of The NetherlandscorePartnership to provide emulsification systems for milk replacers. Functional Solutions is the global leader in advising encapsulated fat manufacturers and veal feed/milk replacer manufacturers regarding emulsification systems and fat nutrition for milk-fed calves. Animix markets and technically supports these products in North America.
- Carol Jiang / Frondita Biogroup, Inc.minorCarol Jiang serves as COO China for Frondita Biogroup and brings marketing and distribution expertise managing Frondita Biogroup brand product line in Asia as well as ensuring highly professional technical and R&D support for Animix product line.
- Luciene Crespo RibeirominorIndependent consultant serving Latin American calf-rearing industry. Has several decades of experience advising large calf raisers in USA. Originally from Brazil with animal science degree from Iowa State University. Fluent in Spanish. Works with husband Claudio who has extensive experience in western USA and Brazilian dairy industries.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Animix competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Cargill Animal Nutrition (Provimi): Global agribusiness giant whose Provimi brand is a direct competitor in calf milk replacer premixes and young animal nutrition. Massive scale and broad portfolio (feed, premixes, additives) compete with Animix across its core customer base.
- ADM Animal Nutrition: Major agricultural processor with a global animal nutrition division offering premixes, feed ingredients, and specialty proteins. Competes with Animix in supplying premix ingredients to feed manufacturers and could vertically integrate into water-dispersible premixes.
- Land O'Lakes / Purina Animal Nutrition: Major US agricultural cooperative with Purina feed brand offering premixes, complete feeds, and specialty animal nutrition products. Comparable to Animix in serving dairy and calf-rearing customers with technical service and custom formulations.
- Phibro Animal Health: Public animal health and nutrition company producing nutritional specialty products, premixes, and feed additives. Comparable in B2B premix manufacturing but operates at much larger scale across multiple species.
Direct peers
- Milk Products LLC: US calf milk replacer manufacturer (Sav-A-Caf, Ampli-Calf brands). As a customer of Animix, it is the most directly comparable finished-product peer operating in the same calf nutrition vertical with similar formulation expertise.
- Grober Nutrition: Canadian calf milk replacer manufacturer (owned by Denkavit) specializing in young animal nutrition. Closest comparable peer to Animix in terms of target customer (calf raisers), product focus (milk replacers and supplements), and technical support model.
- Trouw Nutrition (Nutreco): Global animal nutrition company producing premixes, specialty feeds, and young animal nutrition products under brands like Sprayfo (calf milk replacer). Directly comparable business model to Animix in B2B premix and ingredient supply.
- Kemin Industries: Specialty ingredient manufacturer producing premixes, antioxidants, and functional feed additives for animal nutrition. Closely comparable in technical service model and specialty B2B premix positioning to Animix.
- Alltech: Global animal nutrition company producing feed additives, premixes, and yeast/probiotic-based products with strong technical service emphasis. Comparable to Animix in B2B premix manufacturing with proprietary specialty ingredients.
- Denkavit: Dutch young animal nutrition specialist focused on calf milk replacers and veal feeds. Closely comparable vertical focus and global reach; partners/competes with Animix in calf nutrition premix and ingredient supply.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Animix social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance4 records
Animix financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Animix leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Animix funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Animix M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Animix
What does Animix do?
Animix is a B2B ingredients manufacturer that produces custom-formulated, water-dispersible vitamin and mineral premixes designed to suspend or solubilize in milk replacer solutions without sinkers, floaters, or sediment. The company also manufactures private-label calf supplements, distributes specialty ingredients such as spray-dried plasma, hydrolyzed wheat protein, and emulsifiers, and provides technical formulation support to milk replacer manufacturers throughout North America and overseas.
Is Animix a public or private company?
Animix is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Animix founded?
Animix was founded in 1994. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Animix based?
Animix is headquartered in Juneau, United States, in the North America region.
How does Animix make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Custom Water-Dispersible Premixes are the primary driver. The others are private-Label Supplements, ingredients Distribution and pet Food Premixes.
Who are Animix's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Cargill Animal Nutrition (Provimi), ADM Animal Nutrition, Land O'Lakes / Purina Animal Nutrition and Phibro Animal Health. Direct peers are Milk Products LLC, Grober Nutrition, Trouw Nutrition (Nutreco), Kemin Industries, Alltech and Denkavit.
Does Animix have an API?
No public API is recorded for Animix.
What industry is Animix in?
Animix's product category is Animal Feed Premixes. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFADAGAC, Vitamin-Mineral (VM) Premixes, with a secondary code of AFADAGAA, Vitamin Premixes. Its NAICS code is 311 and its SIC code is 2000.