ICC Brazil

What ICC Brazil does

ICC Brazil is a privately held São Paulo–based animal nutrition company founded in 1992 that develops and manufactures yeast-based feed additives and specialty ingredients from sugarcane fermentation. The company operates two yeast-drying plants (Bonfin and Nova América) using proprietary spray dryer technology and serves animal producers, feed mills, and integrators across more than 70 countries through four wholly-owned international subsidiaries (ICC USA in Louisville, 2006; ICC UK in Bedfordshire, 2009; ICC Impex India in Mumbai, 2010; ICC China in Beijing, 2012) and a regional entity in Uruguay (1995).

The product portfolio is anchored in proprietary Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast strains and three platform technologies — BetaACTIVE (dense yeast cell wall with synergistic β-glucans and MOS), Four Steps RumenYeast (4SRY, delivering 20 billion yeasts/gram with soluble culture medium, fermentation metabolites, cell content, and cell wall), and spray drying — protected in part by a 2014 patent on yeast separation and selection. The portfolio spans immunonutrients (ImmunoWall, Hilyses, RumenYeast), probiotics (ActiveFlora), a four-generation mycotoxin adsorbent ladder (ZeniFix, BetaFix, StarFix, MegaFix), protein sources (StarYeast, LysCell, Brewer's EXL), palatability enhancers (RuMel, Flavor'sUP), organic selenium (SelenoYeast, ~70% selenomethionine), an emulsifier (LIPOSORB), and specialty ingredients (YuccaChoice, fish oil, beet pulp). Products target poultry, swine, beef and dairy cattle, pet food, aquaculture, and specialty species.

ICC Brazil monetizes primarily through B2B sales of feed additives under a quote-based pricing model determined by volume, species, and region. Distribution is direct via subsidiaries and a Santos export logistics center, with additional reach through a 6,000 m² Botucatu distribution center and distributor/feed-mill partners. The commercial proposition is anchored in scientific validation: 200+ research studies, a network of 20 research centers across 13 countries, and partnerships with USP, UFSCAR, and other Brazilian universities, supported by PhD-level technical staff and continuous R&D investment of approximately R$ 1 million per year. Quality and traceability are certified under GMP+ International since 2003, with ISO 27001–aligned information security governance.

Name

ICC Brazil

Legal name

ICC Brazil

Website

https://iccbrazil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ICC Brazil is a São Paulo-based animal nutrition company that develops and manufactures yeast-based feed additives — prebiotics, probiotics, mycotoxin adsorbents, palatability enhancers, and selenium — for poultry, swine, ruminants, pet food, and aquaculture producers worldwide via four international subsidiaries and exports to over 70 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Feed Additives

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (31111), Animal Food Manufacturing (3111), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro primary industry

Yeast Products & Fermentation Metabolites (Yeast Culture, MOS/β-Glucans) (AFADALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mycotoxin Risk Management (Binders, Deactivators) (AFADAKAG), Performance & Metabolic Modifiers (e.g., Betaine, Carnitine) (AFADAKAI)

Keywords

• Animal nutrition additives
• Yeast-based prebiotics
• Feed ingredient manufacturing
• Mycotoxin adsorbent solutions
• Yeast-derived feed supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices7 records

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 Nutrition Additives Sales: ICC Brazil generates revenue through the sale of yeast-based animal nutrition products including feed additives, probiotics, prebiotics, mycotoxin adsorbents, and specialty ingredients. Products are sold directly and through distributors to animal producers, feed mills, and integrators across multiple species including poultry, swine, ruminants, aquaculture, and pets

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ICC Brazil manufactures and commercializes yeast-based products for the animal nutrition industry, including prebiotics, probiotics, mycotoxin adsorbents, palatability enhancers, and mineral-enriched yeasts. Their solutions target poultry, swine, ruminants, aquaculture, and pet food manufacturers globally.

Product overview

ICC Brazil is a Brazilian animal nutrition and health company that develops and manufactures yeast-based products for the animal nutrition industry. The company operates two manufacturing facilities (Bonfin and Nova América) using spray dryer technology. The product portfolio centers on yeast derivatives organized into several categories: (1) Immune/Prebiotic products including ImmunoWall® (MOS and β-glucans prebiotic), Hilyses® (nucleotide supplement), and ActiveFlora® (probiotic yeast); (2) Ruminant health products including RumenYeast® (ruminal/intestinal modulator with 20 billion yeasts/gram via Four Steps RumenYeast Technology) and SelenoYeast® (organic selenium); (3) Mycotoxin management solutions spanning four generations - ZeniFix® (1st gen, HSCAS for polar toxins), BetaFix® (2nd gen, expanded spectrum), StarFix® (3rd gen, with liver support nucleotides), and MegaFix® (4th gen, for acute conditions); (4) Protein and amino acid products including LysCell® (autolyzed yeast), StarYeast® (inactivated whole yeast), and Brewer's EXL (pure brewer's yeast); (5) Palatability enhancers RuMel® (sugar-rich) and Flavor'sUP® (>200% superior to beer yeast); (6) Specialty ingredients including LIPOSORB® (emulsifier), YuccaChoice™ (Yucca additive), Fish Oil (omega 3 source), and Beet Pulp (fiber source). Products target seven animal species categories: Poultry (broilers, layers, heavy breeders), Swine (piglets, gestation/lactation sows), Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Pet (dogs and cats), Aquaculture (shrimp, fish), and Other species (horses, rabbits, bees).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ImmunoWall: Prebiotic additive source of MOS and β-glucans for immune system support in animals.
• Hilyses
• RumenYeast
• LysCell
• ZeniFix
• BetaFix
• StarFix
• MegaFix
• StarYeast
• Brewer's EXL
• RuMel
• Flavor'sUP
• ActiveFlora
• SelenoYeast
• LIPOSORB
• YuccaChoice
• AUGIC

Products and services

• ImmunoWall Yeast-derived prebiotic containing beta-glucans and mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS) designed to support gut health and immunity in poultry and swine.
• Hilyses Hydrolyzed yeast ingredient that enhances feed palatability and digestibility across multiple species.
• RumenYeast Live Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast supplement formulated for ruminant nutrition to improve rumen function and feed efficiency.
• LysCell Yeast-derived lysine source for use in animal feed formulations as an amino acid supplement.
• ZeniFix Zinc-enriched yeast (organic mineral) for animal nutrition applications.
• StarYeast Live yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) ingredient used in animal feed to support digestive function.
• ActiveFlora Probiotic yeast-derived product for animal nutrition applications.
• SelenoYeast Selenium-enriched yeast (organic mineral) for animal nutrition.
• BetaFix Mineral-enriched yeast product for animal feed applications.
• StarFix Mineral-enriched yeast product used as a feed additive.
• MegaFix Manganese-enriched yeast product for animal nutrition applications.
• RuMel Yeast-based product formulated for ruminant nutrition.
• Flavor'sUP Palatability enhancer derived from yeast to improve feed intake in animals.
• LIPOSORB Lipid-based feed additive for animal nutrition.
• Brewer's EXL Brewer's yeast extract used as a nutritional ingredient in animal feed.
• YuccaChoice Yucca-based additive used in animal nutrition to reduce ammonia and odors.
• Fish Oil Fish oil ingredient used in aquaculture and animal feed formulations.
• Beet Pulp Beet pulp fiber used as a feed ingredient, particularly in equine and ruminant diets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% pregnancy rate in dairy cows after using RumenYeast (Klein Cattle Company case)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Universidade de São Paulo (USP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor research partnership with USP for poultry applied research unit in Pirassununga (7 experiments/year capacity) and pig research unit in Itu. Joint development of new yeast strains and product validation through in vivo studies
• Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiotechnology research center partnership for development of new yeast strains with higher levels of RNA, MOS, and beta-glucans through genetics and evolution department research
• GMP+ InternationalcoreOthersQuality certification program for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) ensuring product traceability and safety standards in all production stages since 2003
• International Research Network (13 countries)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 20 research centers across 13 countries (Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, France, India, Iran, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Thailand, UK, USA, Vietnam) conducting product validation and local adaptation studies
• Federal University of Paraná (UFPR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for animal nutrition studies in southern Brazil
• Federal University of Bahia (UFBA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for animal nutrition studies in northeastern Brazil
• Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for animal nutrition studies in southern Brazil
• Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for animal nutrition studies in southeastern Brazil

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lallemand Animal Nutrition: Global leader in yeast and bacteria-based animal nutrition products (probiotics, silage inoculants, yeast derivatives). Closest direct competitor to ICC Brazil, competing head-to-head in ruminant probiotics and yeast-derived feed additives across the same species segments.
• Alltech: Privately held, yeast-based animal nutrition specialist (Yea-Sacc, Bio-Mos, Sel-Plex). Comparable in ownership profile and yeast-derivative technology stack, with broader species and geographic reach than ICC Brazil.
• Phileo (Lesaffre): Animal nutrition arm of Lesaffre, one of the world's largest yeast producers. Offers yeast probiotics, postbiotics, and yeast cell wall fractions (MOS, β-glucans) — directly mirroring ICC Brazil's ImmunoWall/RumenYeast/ActiveFlora positioning across ruminants, poultry, swine, and aquaculture.
• AB Vista: Animal nutrition technology company focused on feed enzymes and gut health ingredients, particularly for swine and poultry. Comparable specialty feed additive positioning with a strong scientific-evidence-led GTM model.
• Kemin Industries: Specialty ingredient manufacturer with deep animal nutrition and health product lines (palatability enhancers, mycotoxin binders, gut health solutions). Comparable product categories, multi-species coverage, and global distribution model.
• Novonesis (Chr. Hansen Animal Health): Bioscience company combining Chr. Hansen and Novozymes, with a major animal health and nutrition portfolio in probiotics and enzymes. Direct overlap with ICC Brazil on probiotic strains (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and microbial feed additive science.

Broad incumbents

• Phibro Animal Health: Diversified animal health and nutrition company selling nutritional specialty products, mycotoxin binders, and pre/probiotics. Direct category overlap with ICC Brazil's ZeniFix/BetaFix/StarFix/MegaFix mycotoxin franchise and broader additive portfolio.
• Elanco Animal Health: Large global animal health company with nutrition and gut-health product lines. Competes with ICC Brazil at the integrator level through its broader portfolio rather than yeast specialty focus.
• ADM Animal Nutrition: Diversified global agribusiness with a large animal nutrition premix and additive business. Competes with ICC Brazil in feed mills and integrators via broad portfolio and far larger balance sheet.
• Cargill Animal Nutrition: Global ingredient and animal nutrition powerhouse offering premixes, additives, and complete feeds. Overlaps with ICC Brazil in feed mills and integrator accounts but as one product line within a much broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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