What Schaumann does

Schaumann (legally H. Wilhelm Schaumann GmbH) is a privately-held German specialty animal nutrition company founded in 1939 and headquartered in Pinneberg, Germany. The company develops and manufactures feed additives, mineral feeds, silage inoculants, and active-ingredient products for ruminants (dairy and beef cattle, calves), swine, and poultry, with a parallel organic-certified product line (DETAMIN) for ecological farms. Its core technology is rooted in fermentation biology and mineral chemistry: 15+ proprietary active ingredients including live-yeast probiotics (ASS-CO FERM, BONVITAL, PROVITA LE, CERABAC), fermentation products (RUMIVITAL variants, CERAVITAL/XP), patented micronized minerals (MiMag, AKTIMAG, MIZI, MiCu), organically bound trace elements (AMINOTRACE), and antioxidant complexes (ZELLPRO, BOVIN-S-KOMPLEX). R&D is conducted through its wholly-owned ISF Schaumann Forschung research affiliate, with on-farm validation at Gut Hülsenberg, its operating dairy research farm.

The company operates as a B2B supplier to livestock farmers with an advisory-led, direct field sales model: regional Fachberater (specialist consultants) are searchable by postal code on the website, supported by dedicated product managers per species (cattle, calves, silage) and a logged-in customer portal (MY SCHAUMANN) offering digital feed-analysis platforms (Cow-how milk, Cow-how beef). Distribution is anchored in Germany with DACH-region affiliates including Lactosan (Austria), and a broader ecosystem of subsidiaries providing complementary inputs (Senzyme, Tilco-Alginure, Ligrana, Provita Supplements, UNA-HAKRA, Schaumann BioEnergy). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; products are sold through direct consultant relationships and dealer networks on a transactional basis. The company has held top positions in the DLG-Imagebarometer for over 25 consecutive years and holds multi-layered certifications (GMP+, QS, VLOG non-GMO, ABCERT organic, DLG quality seals).

Name

Schaumann

Legal name

H. Wilhelm Schaumann GmbH

Website

https://schaumann.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Schaumann is a privately-held German specialty animal nutrition company (founded 1939, Pinneberg) that develops and manufactures proprietary feed additives, mineral feeds, and silage inoculants for dairy, beef, swine, and poultry farmers across the DACH region via an advisory-led direct field sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Feed Additives

NAICS

Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119), Animal Food Manufacturing (31111)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Antibiotic Health & Performance Supplements (Immune, Gut Health, Stress/Heat Support) (AFADALAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

On-Farm Custom Ration Formulation (TMR/PMR, Species-Specific) (AFADAMAA), Specialty Diet Formulation (starter/finisher, transition diets, heat-stress, high-forage, low-starch) (AFADAMAJ), Performance & Health Outcome Consulting (growth, FCR, milk yield, gut health) (AFADAMAG), Animal Nutrition & Feeding Support Services (On-Farm Feeding, Feed Management) (AFAEALAJ)

Keywords

• Animal feed additives
• Livestock mineral feeds
• Silage additives
• Rumen probiotics
• Calf nutrition products

Headquarters

HQ city

Pinneberg

HQ country

Germany

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. Animal Feed and Nutrition Products: SCHAUMANN generates revenue through the sale of specialty feed additives, mineral feeds, active ingredient products, silage additives, and calf/swine/poultry feed products to livestock farmers. The company operates as a B2B supplier to agricultural operations, selling directly through field consultants and indirectly through dealer networks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SCHAUMANN develops, manufactures, and sells specialty animal nutrition products for livestock farming, including mineral feeds, rumen and intestinal probiotics, silage additives, feed acids, calf milk replacers and whole milk optimizers, grass seed mixtures, and biostimulants. The company also provides advisory field consulting (ration design, feed analysis) and digital services via the MY SCHAUMANN portal and Cow-how platforms. Customers are primarily commercial livestock farmers (dairy/beef cattle, swine, poultry) in Germany and neighboring DACH markets.

Product overview

SCHAUMANN is a specialist in livestock nutrition offering a comprehensive portfolio of feed products, silage additives, and agricultural solutions. The product range includes mineral feeds and specialized additives for cattle (RINDAMIN BP, RINDAVITAL PANSENFIT, RINDAVITAL VARIO PROTECT, and their organic DETAMIN variants), calf nutrition products (KALBI MILCH PRIMUS PROTECT, KALBI TMR NOVA, KALBI START PLUS, KALBI VOLLMILCH), silage additives (bonsilage product line with 25 years of heritage, SILOSTAR TMR PROTECT, SCHAUMASIL 5.0), pig feed additives (NATUPIG, SCHAUMACID program including the new QUATTRO formulation), and poultry products (OVITAL XP). The portfolio is complemented by innovative active ingredients developed through ISF Schaumann Forschung research, including probiotics (PROVITA LE, BONVITAL, CERABAC), fermentation products (RUMIVITAL variants, CERAVITAL), mineral supplements (MiMag, AKTIMAG, AMINOTRACE), and cell protection complexes (ZELLPRO, BOVIN-S-KOMPLEX). Additional offerings include hygiene products (ENDOSAN FORTE S NEU, SCHAUMADES CLEAN WS), grassland solutions (GREENSTAR grass seed mixtures), and digital platforms (Cow-how milk/beef, MY SCHAUMANN customer portal) for feed analysis and farm management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• bonsilage: Silage additives product line for high-quality silages
• GREENSTAR
• NATUPIG
• OVITAL XP
• SCHAUMACID
• RINDAVITAL
• RINDAMIN
• KALBI
• SILOSTAR
• SCHAUMASIL
• boncrop
• ASS-CO FERM
• MiMag
• ZELLPRO
• RUMIVITAL

Products and services

• RINDAMIN BP Specialized cattle feed additive combining four buffer substances including MiMag micronized magnesium oxide to prevent ruminal and blood acidification and stabilize pH in dairy and beef operations.
• DETAMIN BP Organic farming-certified (ABCERT DE-ÖKO-006) version of RINDAMIN BP providing blood and rumen buffering for organic dairy and cattle operations.
• RINDAVITAL PANSENFIT Cattle supplement combining blood and rumen buffers with ASS-CO FERM and MiMag to promote cow fitness and activity during heat stress and high-concentrate feeding.
• RINDAVITAL VARIO PROTECT Immunobooster feed additive for cattle combining antioxidants and a toxin binder to support the entire metabolism during stress and unfavorable feed conditions.
• DETAMIN VARIO PROTECT Organic-certified immunobooster for cattle using plant polyphenols and algae limestone to support metabolism, rumen health, and immune function.
• SILOSTAR TMR PROTECT Acid granule TMR stabilizer with sodium formate and potassium sorbate to inhibit yeast and mold growth in mixed rations; DLG quality seal awarded.
• SCHAUMASIL 5.0 Liquid feed acid for preventing reheating in mixed rations using a user-friendly pH 5.0 multi-component formulation; DLG quality seal awarded for TMR/PMR stabilization.
• SILOSTAR LIQUID Liquid specialty silage additive for securing aerobic stability of quality silages, applicable for surface or complete silage treatment.
• bonsilage SPEED M Silage additive specifically formulated for drought-damaged maize, enabling safe ensiling with rapid yeast control under dry-matter conditions.
• bonsilage silage additive product line Silage additive product line celebrating 25 years of innovative solutions for producing high-quality silages across forage types; DLG quality seal awarded.
• NATUPIG Mineral feed for piglets combining SCHAUMANN active substances to support gastrointestinal health and performance during weaning.
• SCHAUMACID QUATTRO New four-component feed acid formulation for swine targeting feed and water hygiene, digestion stabilization, and animal fitness across all housing systems.
• SCHAUMACID feed acid program Feed acids product line for pigs covering Salmonella control and fermentation applications across housing systems.
• OVITAL XP Mineral feed for laying hens that enabled Klostergut Neresheim to reduce feed costs by substituting soybean meal while maintaining very good egg shell quality.
• KALBI MILCH PRIMUS PROTECT Skimmed milk powder-based calf milk replacer containing monoglycerides for active pathogen control and the PROVITA LE probiotic.
• KALBI MILCH VITAL Calf milk replacer with monoglycerides and PROVITA LE probiotic for intestinal protection in dairy calf-rearing operations.
• KALBI TMR NOVA Calf total mixed ration based on alfalfa hay enabling early weaning with up to 30% higher feed intake compared to straw-based TMR.
• KALBI START PLUS Premium whole milk optimizer delivering vitamins, AMINOTRACE organically bound trace elements, non-essential amino acids, PROVITA LE, and tall oil fatty acids for calf development; 826 g/day calf daily gains observed versus 700 g control.
• KALBI START PLUS S Acidified version of KALBI START PLUS for whole milk optimization in calf rearing.
• KALBI VOLLMILCH Additive for converting whole milk into complete calf milk replacer with optimal trace element and vitamin supply.
• KALBI PHOSPHORAL SL Base whole milk optimizer containing organically bound iron and selenium with PROVITA LE and MIZI for calf intestinal health.
• KALBI-LYT Electrolyte solution for calves (100 g per 2 L water) to combat acidosis and provide fluids and glucose.
• KALBI SAN LIQUID Liquid additive stabilizing calf intestines, increasing resistance from day one and supporting optimal calf start.
• ENDOSAN FORTE S NEU DVG-listed disinfectant effective against infectious parasites, bacteria, fungi, viruses, spores, and clostridia for barn hygiene.
• SCHAUMADES CLEAN WS Multi-component drinking water disinfectant for standing disinfection, biofilm removal, and continuous dosing in water systems.
• GREENSTAR grass seed mixtures Grass seed mixtures for high-quality grass silage production, from winter feed reserves to cover crop options, with drought-tolerant varieties.
• boncrop biostimulants Biostimulant product line for crop production, including applications for grassland solutions; introduced at DLG Field Days 2024.
• ISF Schaumann Forschung Feed Analysis Feed analysis service conducted in collaboration with ISF Schaumann Forschung, providing scientifically grounded analysis with digital evaluation tools for ration design decisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• MiMag demonstrates approximately 8x higher solubility at rumen pH 6 compared to conventional magnesium oxide in laboratory tests
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Stadtwerke FeuchtwangenminorOthers · 10 September 2024SCHAUMANN's Feuchtwangen facility signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Stadtwerke Feuchtwangen. This contract marks the beginning of a long-term, emission-free electricity supply for the production facility, supporting SCHAUMANN's sustainability objectives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alltech: Global animal nutrition company specializing in yeast-based feed additives, mineral nutrition, and silage inoculants (Yea-Sacc, Bioplex, MTB-100). Competes with SCHAUMANN in rumen fermentation, trace minerals, and silage stability.
• Biochem Zusatzstoffe Handels- und Produktionsgesellschaft mbH: German-headquartered manufacturer of specialty feed additives and premixes for livestock, with a comparable portfolio of probiotics, acidifiers, and silage inoculants serving European dairy, swine, and poultry producers. Closest direct competitor in the German specialty feed additive market.
• Lallemand Animal Nutrition: Global leader in yeast, bacteria, and fungal-based feed additives with strong presence in ruminant probiotics and silage inoculants (e.g., Levucell, Biotal). Directly comparable to SCHAUMANN's RUMIVITAL, BONVITAL, and bonsilage silage additive lines.
• Berg + Schmidt GmbH & Co. KG: German specialty feed additive manufacturer focused on lipid-coated and protected feed ingredients, rumen-stable fats, and functional feed additives for ruminants and monogastrics. Comparable German specialty additive peer with overlapping customer base.

Emerging players

• Novonesis (formerly Chr. Hansen Animal Health & Nutrition): Microbial solutions provider with strong animal health and nutrition portfolio of probiotics and silage inoculants (Gallipro, Bioplus). Strong direct overlap with SCHAUMANN's BONVITAL, PROVITA LE, CERABAC, and bonsilage product lines, particularly in European markets.

Broad incumbents

• Phibro Animal Health Corporation: Global animal health and nutrition company offering nutritional specialty products and feed additives for ruminants, poultry, and swine. Broad incumbent with comparable mineral nutrition and rumen-active ingredient portfolio.
• Evonik Animal Nutrition: Global German-headquartered animal nutrition business producing amino acids (MetAMINO, Biolys), probiotics, and gut health solutions. Broad incumbent competing across multiple of SCHAUMANN's categories with greater scale and R&D resources.
• dsm-firmenich (Animal Nutrition & Health): Global leader in animal nutrition offering vitamins, premixes, eubiotics (probiotics, essential oils), and silage inoculants (LactroShield). Competes with SCHAUMANN across functional additives, vitamins, and silage categories with significantly broader geographic reach.
• Cargill Animal Nutrition: One of the largest global animal nutrition companies offering premixes, compound feeds, and specialty additives. Competes with SCHAUMANN in German and European markets through Cargill's premix and additive solutions for ruminants, swine, and poultry.
• Kemin Industries: Global specialty ingredient manufacturer with animal nutrition division focused on gut health, mycotoxin binders, and silage additives. Broad incumbent overlapping with SCHAUMANN in functional additives and silage stabilization categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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