Crespel & Deiters Group

Name

Crespel & Deiters Group

Legal name

Crespel & Deiters GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://crespeldeitersgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1858

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Starch and Protein Ingredients

NAICS

Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122), Wet Corn Milling and Starch Manufacturing (311221)

SIC

Grain Mill Products (2040), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Starches & Grain Derivatives Manufacturing (cornstarch, maltodextrin, glucose solids) (AFAKABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Native Starches & Flours (Corn, Potato, Tapioca, Wheat, Rice) (AFAJABAB), Modified Food Starches (Acetylated, Crosslinked, Pregelatinized, Dextrins) (AFAJABAA), Starch-Based Thickeners (Native & Modified Starches, Dextrins) (AFAJAMAA), Starch-Based Stabilizers (Native/Modified Starches, Dextrins) (AFAJACAG)

Keywords

• Wheat starch production
• Food ingredients manufacturing
• Industrial starch adhesives
• Pet food ingredients
• Animal feed ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Ibbenbüren

HQ country

Germany

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Functional Food Ingredients: Sale of multifunctional food ingredients containing starch and protein for confectionery, baked goods, pasta, active nutrition, plant-based and hybrid products, and breading applications
2. Industrial Adhesives: Sale of high-performance wheat starch-based adhesives for paper processing, improving bonding performance and process stability in corrugated board and paper processing
3. Pet Food Ingredients: Functional starches and proteins for pet food manufacturers supporting texture, nutritional profiles and consistent production
4. Animal Feed Ingredients: Wheat-based products providing natural energy, binding and functional properties for animal feed applications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Crespel & Deiters refines renewable, plant-based raw materials (wheat, peas, pumpkin, rice, corn, fava beans) into functional starches and proteins using extrusion, blending, hydrolysis, and modification technologies. Its products are sold to manufacturers in the food, pet food, animal feed, and paper processing industries. The portfolio includes multifunctional food ingredients, high-performance wheat starch-based adhesives, pet food ingredients, and feed solutions.

Product overview

Crespel & Deiters Group is a sixth-generation family-owned company (since 1858) that refines renewable, plant-based raw materials into functional starches and proteins. The company operates four core product lines: Food Ingredients (multifunctional starch and protein for confectionery, baked goods, pasta, active nutrition, plant-based/hybrid products, and breading), Industrial Solutions (high-performance wheat starch-based adhesives for paper processing), Pet Food Ingredients (functional starches and proteins for texture and nutrition), and Feed Solutions (wheat-based products for animal nutrition). These products are produced using four key technology platforms: Extrusion, Starch Modification, Blending, and Protein Hydrolysis, processing wheat, peas, pumpkin, rice, corn, and fava beans into natural functional solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Ingredients Multifunctional food ingredients rich in starch and protein, sold to food manufacturers for confectionery, baked goods, pasta, active nutrition, plant-based and hybrid products, and breading applications.
• Industrial Solutions (Adhesives) High-performance wheat starch-based adhesives for paper processing, improving bonding performance and process stability for corrugated board, paper lamination, and honeycomb applications.
• Pet Food Ingredients Functional starches and proteins that support texture, nutritional profiles, and consistent production for wet food, snacks, and extruded pet food products.
• Feed Solutions Wheat-based products providing natural energy, binding, and functional properties for animal nutrition, including feeds for pigs, poultry, ruminants, and aquaculture.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Roquette: Global leader in starch, polyols, proteins (including pea protein and wheat protein), and other plant-based ingredients for food, nutrition, and industrial markets. Directly comparable to Crespel & Deiters as a European-headquartered specialty starch and protein ingredients supplier serving food, pharma, pet food, and industrial customers.
• Tereos: French cooperative producing starch, sweeteners, ethanol, and plant proteins (wheat, pea) for food, feed, and industrial applications. Direct peer — both companies operate European wet-milling starch platforms with overlapping food, feed, and industrial customer bases.
• AGRANA: Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of starch from corn, wheat, and potatoes, plus fruit preparations and sugar. Direct peer in the European specialty starch and ingredient market, with overlapping food and industrial applications.
• MGP Ingredients: U.S.-based producer of wheat-based specialty ingredients (wheat proteins, wheat starches) and distilled spirits. Closely comparable business model — wheat starch and protein refinement serving food and industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Ingredion: Global ingredient solutions provider specializing in starches, sweeteners, and plant-based proteins across food, beverage, brewing, and industrial segments. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating across the same starch and plant-protein categories with a much wider geographic footprint.
• Cargill: Global agribusiness with a significant food ingredients business including starches, sweeteners, proteins (textured wheat protein, pea protein), and specialty feed ingredients. Broad incumbent with deep pockets, competing with Crespel & Deiters in food, pet food, feed, and industrial ingredient markets.
• Archer Daniels Midland (ADM): Global leader in nutrition and agricultural processing, including wheat-based ingredients, plant proteins (Pea Protein, Soy), and specialty food/feed ingredients. Broad incumbent comparable across food, pet food, and feed customer segments.
• Tate & Lyle: Global food and beverage ingredient supplier with significant specialty starch and texturizing ingredient offerings. Comparable across food manufacturer customer base, though broader portfolio and bigger scale.

Regional players

• Manildra Group: Australia's largest wheat processor and leading producer of wheat starch, wheat gluten, and specialty wheat-based ingredients for food, beverage, and industrial applications. Comparable product set but primarily serves the Australian/Asia-Pacific market rather than European customers.
• Amilina (AB Akola Group): Lithuanian wheat starch, wheat gluten, and feed ingredient producer serving European food, feed, and industrial customers. Comparable mid-sized European wheat wet-milling operation, though smaller and more geographically concentrated than Crespel & Deiters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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