What Mixscience does

Mixscience SASU is a French specialty animal nutrition company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Avril industrial group, headquartered in Bruz, France, with historical roots in the French feed industry dating to 1926 and reorganized under the Mixscience brand in 2014. The company develops, manufactures, and sells nutritional specialties, premixes, minerals, biocontrol products, and liquid feeds for five species — ruminants, poultry, swine, rabbits, and aquaculture — addressing feed efficiency, antibiotic reduction, parasitic and biotoxin management, digestive health, and environmental footprint. Its proprietary VSTAR vectorization technology stabilizes actives through industrial feed processing (granulation, extrusion) and enables progressive release in the animal's digestive tract; this platform underpins multiple patented products such as Lumigard TCB, Metalixir S, and Nega Baca.

The firm operates four production sites — three in France (Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne, Bourg Beaudoin, Saint-Aignan-sur-Roë) and one in Brazil through the Salus subsidiary — plus a Vietnamese subsidiary, with exports to 60+ countries across Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East. R&D is anchored at the Mixscience Research Center (MRC), the first private in-vivo trial center in Europe, supported by the EURONUTRITION joint venture, the INNOLAB 1000 m² innovation laboratory, NIR analysis services, and Artemis analytical platform. Annual R&D investment exceeds €6M, and the company holds a 2025 EU additive authorization (Regulation 2024/764) for a four-strain bacterial additive.

Mixscience runs a B2B firm-services go-to-market model serving feed manufacturers, integrators, and distributors, with customized quote-based pricing, multi-year contracts, and on-the-ground technical and commercial accompaniment. Revenue streams are organized as one-time product sales across five product categories (Feed Solutions, Premixes and Minerals, Farming Solutions, Barrier Flora, Liquid Feeds) plus professional services for formulation, laboratory analyses, and training. The company has been consistently profitable as an Avril subsidiary with no external funding rounds disclosed; reported revenue is approximately €180M annually with ~520 employees globally. EcoVadis Gold Medal (82/100, 2026) and three consecutive Great Place To Work certifications (2023-2026) reflect strong operational and sustainability credentials.

Name

Mixscience

Legal name

MIXSCIENCE

Website

https://mixscience.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Mixscience is a French specialty animal nutrition company and Avril subsidiary that develops and manufactures premixes, additives, biocontrol products, and liquid feeds for ruminants, poultry, swine, rabbits, and aquaculture, serving feed manufacturers, integrators, and distributors across 60+ countries via its VSTAR vectorization platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Nutrition and Feed Additives

NAICS

Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119), Animal Food Manufacturing (31111), Support Activities for Animal Production (11521)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Additive & Premix Integration Services (enzymes, probiotics, minerals/vitamins, medication where permitted) (AFADAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Antibiotic Health & Performance Supplements (Immune, Gut Health, Stress/Heat Support) (AFADALAO), Performance & Health Outcome Consulting (growth, FCR, milk yield, gut health) (AFADAMAG), Specialty Diet Formulation (starter/finisher, transition diets, heat-stress, high-forage, low-starch) (AFADAMAJ), Amino Acid Premixes & Concentrates (AFADAGAE), Carrier Systems & Microencapsulated Additive Premixes (Protected Nutrients, Slow-Release) (AFADAGAN), Medicated & Functional Ruminant Feed (Ionophores, Buffers, Yeast/Probiotics, Mycotoxin Binders) (AFADAAAL)

Keywords

• Animal nutrition
• Feed additives
• Premix minerals
• Biocontrol solutions
• Aquaculture nutrition

Headquarters

HQ city

Bruz

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Feed Solutions — Innovative Multi-ingredient Specialties: Incorporated into feed or offered as supplementation for specific problems related to animal health and welfare, technical and economic performance, and environmental protection. Includes solutions for digestive balance, biotoxin risk management, parasitic risk management, natural defense reinforcement, metabolism stimulation, ration valorization, product quality enhancement, and reproduction.
2. Premixes and Minerals: Complete range of premixes and minerals for farming providing essential micro-ingredients for growth and animal performance. Customized premixes composed of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and additives adapted to nutritional needs of different species.
3. Farming Solutions: Ready-to-use complementary specialties including minerals, nutritional solutions, preservatives, and forage valorizers for animals during critical phases. Biocontrol solutions for microbial management in animal environments.
4. Barrier Flora: Products derived from expertise in biocontrol using selected bacterial strains for application in farming environments. Support animal health through beneficial microbiome establishment.
5. Liquid Feeds: Nutritional supplements specifically adapted to ruminant needs in liquid form.
6. Expertise and Advisory Services: Scientific and technical expertise services accompanying clients: livestock nutrition, feed formulation, laboratory analyses, digital solutions, industry & quality, and training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mixscience develops, manufactures, and sells specialized animal nutrition products and feed additive solutions for ruminants, pigs, poultry, rabbits, and aquaculture species, organized into Solutions pour aliment (in-feed specialties), Solutions pour élevage (ready-to-use farm specialties), Premixes and Minerals, Barrier Flora (biocontrol products), and Liquid Feeds. The company combines proprietary VSTAR vectorization technology with patented bacterial strains and plant extract-based actives to address digestive balance, biotoxin and parasitic risk management, antibiotic reduction, and environmental footprint reduction. It also provides accompanying services in livestock nutrition, feed formulation, laboratory analyses, digital solutions, industry/quality support, and training.

Product overview

Mixscience is an animal nutrition firm offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into five product categories: Solutions pour aliment (innovative multi-ingredient specialties incorporated into or supplementing animal feed), Solutions pour élevage (ready-to-use products for farm application), Prémix et minéraux (customized vitamin and mineral premixes), Flores de barrière (barrier flora biocontrol products), and Aliments liquides (liquid nutritional supplements for ruminants). The company serves five animal species: ruminants, pigs, poultry, rabbits, and aquaculture. Key products include VSTAR Technologies-enabled solutions (Lumigard TCB, Lumigard Most, Lumigard Form, Metalixir B Pro, Metalixir S, Nega Baca, Valopro Fit), patented biocontrol products (A-Live, A-Coverost®), plant-based solutions (Cuni 5D, Cunidigest, Cunigard, Cunimune, Cuninat, Coverost Switch, Coverost 2C), and specialty additives (Provea protein concentrates, Tecnoshell, Multiprotect Y, Pigments). The offering is rounded out by farm solutions (Livercool, Nolisil, Nutidrench, Proli Fer, Proli SD, Startylac, Volinergy, Volizen) and biocontrol products (Noli BL, Noliflore Aqua).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solutions pour aliment (Feed Solutions) Innovative multi-ingredient specialty feed solutions incorporated into animal feed or proposed as supplementation for feed manufacturers, addressing digestive balance, biotoxin risk management, parasitic risk management, natural defense reinforcement, metabolism stimulation, ration valorization, product quality enhancement, and reproduction. Targeted at feed manufacturers and integrators across ruminants, pigs, poultry, rabbits, and aquaculture.
• Solutions pour élevage (Farming Solutions) Ready-to-use complementary specialties including minerals, nutritional solutions, preservatives, and forage valorizers applied at farm level to support animals during critical physiological phases (birth, weaning, lactation, transition periods). Includes biocontrol solutions for microbial management in animal environments. For farmers, integrators, and distributors.
• Prémix et minéraux (Premixes and Minerals) Complete range of premixes and minerals customized for ruminants, pigs, poultry, horses, rabbits and pet food, providing essential micro-ingredients (vitamins, minerals, trace elements, additives) adapted to nutritional needs of different species. For feed manufacturers and integrators.
• Flores de barrière (Barrier Flora) Biocontrol products elaborated from selected proprietary bacterial strains for application in farming environments, promoting beneficial microbial ecosystems and supporting animal health through microbiome establishment.
• Aliments liquides (Liquid Feeds) Liquid nutritional supplements specifically adapted to ruminant needs, including liquid feed formulations with active ingredients.
• A-Coverost Patented shrimp feed solution developed with Oléon (Avril oleochemical subsidiary) for managing Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei (EHP) parasitic risk using a unique blend of oleochemical compounds and active matrix.
• A-Live Patented sustainable aquaculture solution designed to support intestinal balance and help aquatic animals resist pathogenic challenges through broad-spectrum mode of action inhibiting key protein functions necessary for pathogen operation.
• Coverost 2C Plant-based feed solution for incorporation into feed to support young ruminants facing parasitism challenges.
• Coverost Switch Patented plant-based active core supporting natural defenses and intestinal integrity for poultry production without coccidiostats, limiting negative effects of parasitic challenge.
• Cuni 5D Comprehensive plant-based solution regulating digestive imbalances in rabbits by maintaining natural defenses, balancing intestinal flora, and absorbing toxins.
• Cunidigest Association of plant extracts, essential oils, trace elements and organic acids for protecting rabbit digestive performance.
• Cunigard Solution for reinforcing digestive safety and optimizing rabbit zootechnical performance, with positive action on intestinal safety, oxidative stress reduction, and animal welfare.
• Cunimune Combination of complementary actives helping strengthen natural defenses, balance intestinal flora, and absorb toxins for managing respiratory issues in rabbit farming.
• Cuninat Plant-based ingredient solution for managing parasitic risk in rabbits, helping reduce coccidiostat use and optimize growth performance.
• Ferti Viabi Specific vitamin association for supporting hyper-prolific sow performance and improving piglet quality, favoring litter homogeneity and improving piglet weight.
• Gamme Valopro Ruminant Synergistic combinations of plant-based products, aromatic substances, and minerals acting on rumen fermentations to increase milk or meat production.
• Lumigard Form Formulated solution based on acidifiers, yeast extracts and plant extracts for digestive safety and performance in pigs, especially in antibiotic-free and zinc oxide-free farming contexts.
• Lumigard Most Unique combination of short and medium chain fatty acid esters using VSTAR technology for limiting pathogen colonization and supporting digestive comfort in pigs and poultry.
• Lumigard TCB Innovative poultry solution combining natural identical compounds and organic acids with VSTAR technology for digestive safety and broiler zootechnical performance, reducing antibiotic use.
• Metalixir B Pro Protected B vitamins using VSTAR technology to resist ruminal degradation, improving milk production and milk quality in dairy cows.
• Metalixir S Premix combining multiple active ingredients and VSTAR vectorization technology to help animals cope with various stress factors and strengthen natural defenses.
• Mix-Amune Effective blend of plant-based actives and prebiotics for aquaculture, formulated to overcome environmental stress through positive modulation of natural defenses and reduction of oxidizing and inflammatory factors.
• Multiprotect Y Comprehensive biotoxin management solution using a dual strategy of trapping biotoxins in the digestive tract and protecting organs through plant-based actives and fermentation products.
• Nega Baca Protected ammonium chloride solution using VSTAR Technologies for reducing dietary BACA in dry cows and preparing for lactation startup.
• Nucleus Swity Unique ingredient concentrate for feed manufacturers to secure and optimize piglet nutrition at weaning, with rigorously selected high-quality raw materials.
• Pigments Sensory additives for modulating skin, plumage, and egg yolk color in poultry, essential for market quality expectations and commercial differentiation.
• Provea Protein concentrates formulated from innovative plant sources (fava bean, pea, sunflower) for aquaculture nutrition, offering high digestibility and reduced carbon footprint (0.8 to 1.3 kg CO2e per 1kg of concentrate).
• Tecnoshell Synergistic blend of mineral forms and plant-based products strengthening bone resistance in poultry and eggshell quality through collagen precursor, calcium metabolism, and trace element support. Reduces downgraded eggs up to 12%, increases hatchability rate up to +0.7%, increases laying rate up to +1.5%.
• Valopro Fit Selected plant-based solution for aquaculture compensating for challenging feed effects on digestibility, feed efficiency, and fish growth performance, benefiting from VSTAR Technologies.
• Valopro Win Non-soluble fiber source specifically developed for strengthening piglet digestive safety in post-weaning context without antibiotics and high-dose zinc oxide.
• Livercool Combination of natural plant extracts for protecting ruminant liver during high production periods, promoting intake, milk production, and beef cattle growth.
• Nolisil Water-soluble powder for application on corn silages and wrapped forages at harvest, using homo- and hetero-fermentative bacteria to control fermentations and preserve nutritional values.
• Nutidrench Complementary feed for ruminants with fast sugars, electrolytes, trace elements and vitamins for rapid rehydration after birth and supporting lactation startup.
• Proli Fer Nutritional solution preventing iron deficiency anemia in piglets and reducing locomotor disorders, with vitamin support for energy metabolism.
• Proli SD Dietetic complementary feed for preventing post-weaning nutritional imbalances in transition diets, with soothing action on digestive disorders and natural defense support.
• Startylac Nursing supplement for optimizing maternity performance, maximizing piglet weaning weight, reducing neonatal losses, and supporting sow return to reproduction.
• Volinergy Liquid mixture of vitamins, trace elements and energy for supporting poultry energy metabolism during stress conditions.
• Volizen Soluble powder blend of plant extracts and minerals for reducing poultry agitation and aggressive behaviors during stress situations.
• Noli BL Biocontrol solution with unique bacteria complex for improving liquid feed hygiene in pork systems, promoting positive biofilm installation in soup machines.
• Noliflore Aqua Innovative biocontrol solution for aquaculture using Bacillus strains adapted for all aquaculture systems, applicable in feed manufacturing processes up to 90°C.
• Expertise and Advisory Services (Livestock Nutrition, Feed Formulation, Laboratory Analyses, Digital Solutions, Industry & Quality, Training) Scientific and technical expertise services accompanying clients across the value chain: livestock nutrition advisory, feed formulation, laboratory analyses (including NIR), digital solutions for farm management, industry & quality support, and training programs.
• Microorganism Additive (4 bacterial strains - Bacillus subtilis CNCM I-4606, I-5043, I-4607 and Lactococcus lactis CNCM I-4609) Technological feed additive combining four proprietary bacterial strains (Bacillus subtilis CNCM I-4606, I-5043, I-4607 and Lactococcus lactis CNCM I-4609) authorized in the EU for hygiene condition improvement and reducing Salmonella Typhimurium contamination in wet and liquid feed for all animal species.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tecnoshell reduces downgraded eggs up to 12%, increases hatchability rate up to +0.7%, increases laying rate up to +1.5%
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Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• VIV Health & Nutrition Asia 2026minorOthers · 10 March 2026Event contribution alongside BIOTEC, Elanco, International Aquafeed, and World Organisation for Animal Health at the conference on biosecurity, disease control, sustainability, and animal nutrition.
• CEVAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026CEVA, animal health specialist, provided expert insight on farming health challenges at the Mixscience 2026 Africa seminar for poultry sector partners in Côte d'Ivoire, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of sanitary management in poultry farming.
• SOPRODAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026SOPRODA, farming equipment expert, shared knowledge on ambient management and farming conditions including water access and dynamic buildings at the Mixscience 2026 Africa seminar, complementing nutritional solutions with operational expertise.
• EurolysineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic sourcing partnership for amino acids — part of Avril group's supply chain synergies enabling access to essential feed ingredients for formulation excellence.
• SaipolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for oilcakes — part of Avril group's value chain providing access to oilseed by-products for animal feed formulations.
• SandersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerField trial partnership for conducting practical research in farming conditions — part of Avril group's network for validating nutritional solutions in real-world environments.
• Oléon (Avril Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOleochemical subsidiary of Avril — co-developed A-Coverost® patented solution for EHP management in shrimp aquaculture using unique combination of oleochemical compounds and active matrix.
• INRAEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic and technical partnership with Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, la alimentation et l'environnement for research collaboration and knowledge development.
• TecalimanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical partnership for research and development in animal nutrition — contributing to Mixscience's academic network and R&D capabilities.
• EURONUTRITION JVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture dedicated to pig and poultry research activities within the Mixscience Research Center (MRC) structure, combining expertise for in-vivo trials.
• SourchescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch site within MRC grouping all dairy cattle facilities for extensive in-vivo research — 1st private in-vivo trial center in Europe with 100+ trials/year.
• Artemis LaboratoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform for trials and analyses supporting Mixscience's R&D activities — laboratory partnership for method development and analytical capabilities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cargill Animal Nutrition: One of the world's largest animal nutrition businesses offering premixes, compound feed, and specialty additives across all species. Comparable to Mixscience at the customer/portfolio level but vastly larger in scale and global distribution.
• Alltech: Global animal nutrition company with broad portfolio including premixes, feed additives, yeast products, and digital farm solutions. Larger, more diversified incumbent overlapping with Mixscience in premixes, gut health, and specialty additives across all major species.
• Kemin Industries: Global ingredient manufacturer with strong animal nutrition and health division focused on gut health, immunity, and feed safety. Overlaps with Mixscience on specialty additives, biosecurity solutions, and species-specific product portfolios.
• dsm-firmenich (Animal Nutrition & Health): Global leader in animal nutrition premixes, vitamins, and performance solutions including methane-reducing feed additive Bovaer. Overlaps with Mixscience in premixes, mycotoxin binders, and sustainability-focused additives, with substantially larger R&D and global reach.
• Elanco Animal Health: Major animal health company with feed additive, nutritional, and therapeutic portfolios across livestock and aquaculture. Comparable to Mixscience in serving feed manufacturers and integrators with health and performance solutions, particularly in poultry and aquaculture.

Direct peers

• Vetagro: Italian feed additive company specializing in microencapsulated and protected-release active ingredients for swine, poultry, and ruminants. Comparable to Mixscience's VSTAR vectorization approach, with similar specialty additive focus and European industrial customer base.
• Nor-Feed: French B2B specialist in plant-based feed additives (phytogenics, saponins, essential oils, tannins) for animal nutrition. Closely comparable to Mixscience on plant-based active ingredients and species coverage, with similar European mid-market positioning and premix/additive go-to-market.
• Innovad Group: Belgium-based feed additive company offering specialty solutions in mycotoxin management, gut health, and natural growth promoters. Comparable to Mixscience on portfolio composition and B2B premix/additive go-to-market across multiple species.
• Phileo (Lesaffre): Animal nutrition and health division of Lesaffre, focused on yeast-based and microbial solutions including probiotics, prebiotics, and immune-support products. Direct overlap with Mixscience's biocontrol (barrier flora) and digestive health portfolios, particularly in swine, poultry, and ruminants.
• Adisseo: French-headquartered global leader in feed additives (methionine, vitamins, specialty enzymes and probiotics) for animal nutrition. Adisseo is the most direct competitor in premix and specialty additive categories served by Mixscience, with overlapping species coverage and similar Avril-adjacent French industrial roots.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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