What Nutrex does

Nutrex is a privately held Belgian developer and manufacturer of science-based specialty feed additives and drinking water solutions for the global livestock industry. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Olen, Belgium (legal entity Nutrex nv), the company operates two state-of-the-art manufacturing plants with in-house R&D, production, marketing, and sales capabilities, exporting to customers across 5 continents and 50+ countries. The company serves three primary buyer types — farmers, premix manufacturers, and feed mills — across four species segments: poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture, with product specifications tailored to species and growth stage.

Nutrex's portfolio is organized around three core solution pillars: PhytoStar, a phytogenic (botanical-origin) growth promoter positioned as a non-antibiotic alternative with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and digestive-enhancing properties; EndoBan FT, a dual-action formulation that simultaneously binds mycotoxins and neutralizes endotoxins within the gastrointestinal tract to prevent systemic inflammatory responses; and Nutrase, a feed enzyme portfolio that enhances digestibility, releases nutrients, and mitigates antinutritional components. Supporting product lines include Y-MOS (yeast-based immunonutrition with β-glucans, MOS, and nucleotides), Free-Tox XP and Starbind XP (mycotoxin binders), InteStim (gut health modulators), Nutracid (acidifiers), BroClear (respiratory phytogenic), Colonut (carotenoid pigments), Savoplus (natural flavors), Nutrewhey (whey fat concentrate), and Nuvisol Hatch (water-soluble multi-vitamins). Products are protected via registered trademarks and developed in collaboration with universities and research partners over 35+ years.

The commercial model is B2B with recurring supply contracts and quote-based pricing. Go-to-market combines direct sales supported by in-house technical advisors and nutritionists with a global network of distribution partners and representatives; the company also operates an active 'Become a Nutrex Distribution Partner' recruitment program. Marketing is anchored by the multi-language nutrex.eu website, technical insights/content, industry event participation (e.g., ESPHM), and evidence-based case studies such as the EndoBan piglet trial showing +530g body weight improvement and a -21 point FCR improvement. Ownership remains with the founding family through co-Managing Directors Geert Van de Mierop and Kurt Van de Mierop, with no external PE, VC, or institutional investor exposure disclosed.

Name

Nutrex

Legal name

Nutrex nv

Website

https://nutrex.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nutrex is a Belgian developer and manufacturer of science-based specialty feed additives and drinking water solutions for livestock. The privately held company serves farmers, premix manufacturers, and feed mills across 50+ countries with proprietary enzyme, phytogenic, and toxin management formulations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Olen

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Feed Additives Sales: Sale of specialty feed additives including enzymes, phytogenics, toxin reducers, acidifiers, and immunomodulators to livestock producers, feed mills, and premix manufacturers. Products are sold as ongoing supply contracts with recurring purchase patterns from B2B customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nutrex develops and manufactures science-based specialty feed additives and drinking water solutions for the global livestock production industry. Its portfolio spans phytogenic growth promoters (PhytoStar® Extra), dual-action toxin management products combining mycotoxin binding and endotoxin neutralization (EndoBan® FT), feed enzymes (Nutrase® family), yeast-based immunomodulators (Y-MOS), mycotoxin binders, acidifiers, pigments, flavors, and water-soluble supplements. Products are produced in two Belgian manufacturing plants and serve farmers, premix manufacturers, and feed mills in 50+ countries across five continents.

Product overview

Nutrex is a science-based feed additive company offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialty nutritional products for livestock including poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture. The portfolio is organized around three core solution pillars: (1) PhytoStar® Extra - phytogenic (botanical-origin) growth promoters as antibiotic alternatives, (2) EndoBan® FT - dual-action toxin management combining mycotoxin binding and endotoxin neutralization, and (3) Nutrase® enzymes - digestibility enhancers for improved nutrient utilization. Supporting products include Y-MOS (yeast-based immunomodulator), InteStim (gut health modulators), Free-Tox® XP/Starbind XP (mycotoxin binders), acidifiers, pigments, flavors, and water-soluble supplements. Products are delivered through two channels: solid feed additives and drinking water solutions, serving farmers, premix manufacturers, and feed mills in 50+ countries across 5 continents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PhytoStar: Phytogenic feed additives with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and digestive-enhancing properties for antibiotic-free growth promotion in livestock.
• EndoBan
• EndoBan FT
• Nutrase
• Free-Tox XP
• BroClear
• Colonut
• InteStim
• Nutracid
• Nutrewhey
• Nuvisol Hatch
• Savoplus
• Y-MOS
• Starbind XP

Products and services

• PhytoStar® Extra Phytogenic feed additive with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and digestive-enhancing properties, designed as a non-antibiotic growth promoter alternative for livestock producers.
• EndoBan® FT Dual-action toxin reducer combining mycotoxin binding and endotoxin neutralization within the gastrointestinal tract to counteract harmful effects of bacterial toxins and mycotoxins on animal health.
• Nutrase® Feed enzymes portfolio that enhances feed digestibility, releases nutrients, mitigates antinutritional components, and elevates overall animal performance while reducing feed costs.
• EndoBan® Endotoxin reducer designed to target endotoxins within the gastrointestinal tract and reduce their systemic impact on animals.
• Nutrase® BXP Multi-enzyme feed additive for enhanced nutrient digestion across feed formulations.
• Nutrase® P 6-phytase enzyme for phosphorus release and improved mineral availability in feed.
• Nutrase® Xyla HS Endo-xylanase enzyme for breaking down arabinoxylans in feed to improve nutrient utilization.
• Free-Tox® XP Broad-spectrum mycotoxin binder combining modified clay minerals and yeast cell wall components to adsorb polar and non-polar mycotoxins and protect animal organs, immunity, and performance.
• Starbind XP Mycotoxin binder component of EndoBan FT designed for broad-spectrum mycotoxin binding in aquaculture applications.
• Y-MOS Premium yeast-based immunonutrition product rich in beta-glucans, MOS, and nucleotides that strengthens immune response and supports intestinal integrity.
• InteStim Gut health modulator supporting intestinal barrier function in livestock.
• Nutracid Feed acidifier formulated for poultry and swine applications.
• BroClear® Phytogenic solution supporting respiratory health in poultry.
• Colonut Natural carotenoid pigments for enhanced egg yolk and meat coloration in poultry.
• Savoplus Natural feed flavors designed to enhance feed intake in livestock.
• Nutrewhey Whey fat concentrate raw material for use in calf and piglet nutrition.
• Nuvisol Hatch Water-soluble multi-vitamin supplement designed as a chick booster via drinking water application.

Quantifiable outcome

• EndoBan® supplementation in piglets resulted in +530g body weight improvement and -21 points FCR improvement
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Universities and Research PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNutrex collaborates with universities and research partners to refine existing products, develop groundbreaking feed solutions, and discover new applications. This collaborative R&D approach has yielded an extensive range of top-quality feed additive products celebrated by farmers, premix manufacturers, and feed mills globally.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Olmix: French specialty animal nutrition company offering mycotoxin binders, gut health solutions, and feed additives across livestock species. Highly comparable to Nutrex's EndoBan FT, Free-Tox XP, and gut health product lines in both technology and customer base.
• Pancosma: Swiss-headquartered specialist in phytogenic feed additives and specialty ingredients for animal nutrition. Directly comparable to Nutrex's PhytoStar phytogenics range and serves similar feed mill and premix manufacturer customers globally.
• Phileo by Lesaffre: Lesaffre's animal nutrition division focused on yeast-based products (probiotics, immunomodulators, MOS, beta-glucans). Directly comparable to Nutrex's Y-MOS yeast immunonutrition product.
• Novus International: Specialty animal nutrition company focused on feed additives including acidifiers, enzymes, and gut health solutions. Comparable mid-sized player with similar B2B feed mill and integrator customer base.
• Norel Animal Nutrition: Spain-based specialty feed additive manufacturer focused on acidifiers, phytogenics, and gut health solutions for livestock. Closely comparable size, product focus, and European-B2B distribution model to Nutrex.

Broad incumbents

• Kemin Industries: Global specialty ingredient manufacturer with a substantial animal nutrition division (enzymes, acidifiers, gut health, mycotoxin management). Larger incumbent offering broader portfolio overlap with Nutrex's Nutrase, Nutracid, and Free-Tox lines.
• Adisseo: Global specialty feed additive company (part of China National BlueStar) with strong positions in enzymes, methionine, and mycotoxin management. Overlaps directly with Nutrex's Nutrase enzyme portfolio and toxin binders.
• Alltech: Large global animal nutrition company with broad coverage of mycotoxin management (Mycosorb), prebiotics, and gut health. Significant overlap with Nutrex's portfolio across multiple species.
• DSM-Firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health: Global leader in animal nutrition including vitamins, enzymes (RONOZYME), mycotoxin management (Mycofix), and gut health. Dominant incumbent that competes across essentially all of Nutrex's product categories.
• Cargill Animal Nutrition: Global animal nutrition powerhouse offering premixes, specialty feeds, and additives. Now includes Delacon (phytogenic feed additives), directly overlapping with Nutrex's PhytoStar line and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nutrex

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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