Vilofoss Group

What Vilofoss Group does

Vilofoss Group (legal entity Vilofoss A/S) is a Danish-headquartered animal nutrition specialist producing vitamin and mineral premixes, supplementary feed products, milk replacers, welfare products, and disinfection products for livestock producers. The company operates 16 manufacturing facilities across Europe and distributes through a worldwide dealer network plus direct sales to large farming operations, with feed formulation specialists providing individual on-farm advising across pigs, cattle, poultry, and sheep/goats. Its product architecture centers on branded sub-lines including the Leading Products portfolio (Stalosan, X-Zelit, FreshFoss, HooFoss, NutriSpar, PECKStone, ProtiSpar, MYCOSAFE), the CareFoss calf-focused range, and PrimeFeed piglet feed, with proprietary technologies such as E-Force's encapsulated alpha-tocopherol (EuroTier 2022 Silver Medal), ShellFoss's fermented plant extract complex, and FreshFoss's TMR aerobic-stability formulation.

The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DLG Group, a major Danish agricultural cooperative, and operates across Europe (16 country websites including DNK, FRA, DEU, BEL, BGR, HUN, ITA, LVA, LTU, NLD, ROU, RUS, ESP, SWE, GBR), North America (USA, CAN), LATAM (ARG, URY, COL, CHL via the Molinos Marimbo partnership), and Central Asia (UZB via the 2026 Khorezm joint venture). Revenue mechanics rely on one-time product sales of vitamin/mineral compounds and supplementary products priced Ex Works (DKK domestically, EUR internationally), augmented by professional-services-style advisory that supports premium positioning. Customer segments span professional livestock farmers, agricultural distributors and resellers, and certified organic producers (with EC No. 834/2007 and 889/2008 compliant lines such as Dialyt Bio). Vilofoss is privately held, was established under the Calcialiment name in France in 1936 (90+ years of operating history), and currently employs 501–1,000 people.

Name

Vilofoss Group

Legal name

Vilofoss A/S

Website

https://vilofoss.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Vilofoss Group is a Danish animal nutrition company that manufactures vitamin and mineral premixes, feed supplements, and welfare products for livestock farmers across 90+ countries, operating 16 production facilities in Europe as a subsidiary of DLG Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Feed Premixes & Nutritional Supplements

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (31111), Animal Food Manufacturing (3111), Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro primary industry

Vitamin-Mineral (VM) Premixes (AFADAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vitamin Premixes (AFADAGAA), Livestock Complete Feed Milling & Blending (Cattle/Swine/Poultry) (AFADAIAA), Carrier Systems & Microencapsulated Additive Premixes (Protected Nutrients, Slow-Release) (AFADAGAN), Performance & Metabolic Modifiers (e.g., Betaine, Carnitine) (AFADAKAI)

Keywords

• Animal feed premixes
• Vitamin mineral supplements
• Livestock feed additives
• Animal nutrition solutions
• Feed hygiene products

Headquarters

HQ city

Fredericia

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 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. Vitamin and Mineral Compounds: Core revenue stream from vitamin and mineral compounds and premixes for livestock (pigs, cattle, poultry, sheep/goats). Products are sold directly to farmers and through distributor networks across international markets.
2. Supplementary Products: Sale of supplementary products including CareFoss calf products, E-Force, SeoFoss, welfare products, and specialized feed additives. These products address specific animal health and nutrition needs.
3. PrimeFeed Piglet Feed: High-quality feed concept for piglets from a few days old until approximately 15 kg weight. Feed blends are produced using highly digestible raw materials with flavour and aroma to encourage eating.
4. Leading Products Line: Premium product line including Stalosan (disinfection), X-Zelit, FreshFoss, HooFoss, NutriSpar, PeckStone, ProtiSpar, and MYCOSAFE. These are branded products with consistent quality standards guaranteed to farmers and distributors.
5. On-Farm Advisory Services: Feed formulation specialists provide individual on-farm advising services to optimize farmers' animal production. This expert service supports product sales and customer relationships.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vilofoss Group produces and markets vitamin and mineral premixes, supplementary feed products, milk replacers, welfare products, disinfection products, and specialized additives for livestock (pigs, cattle, poultry, sheep/goats). The company operates 16 production facilities across Europe and supplies livestock farmers, feed mills, and agricultural distributors through a global dealer network combined with on-farm technical advisory services.

Product overview

Vilofoss is an animal nutrition company offering a comprehensive portfolio of vitamin and mineral premixes, feed supplements, and farm solutions. The product range centers on core offerings including Vitamins & Minerals Premixes for pigs, cattle, and poultry, Supplementary Products (E-Force, SeoFoss, CareFoss), and PrimeFeed high-quality piglet feed. The Leading Products sub-brand encompasses premium offerings like Stalosan (hygiene/disinfectant), X-Zelit (transition cow management), FreshFoss (TMR stability), HooFoss (hoof care), NutriSpar and ProtiSpar (feed optimization), PECKStone (poultry welfare), and MYCOSAFE (mycotoxin management). The CareFoss product line specifically supports calf development with Dialyt/Dialyt Express (electrolytes), VitCox, RoCoSal E, RespoSan, IntesTop, and E-Force. Organic product lines are available for pigs, cattle, poultry, and sheep. The portfolio extends to welfare solutions including Stalosan variants (Dry, Basic, Green), PeckStone variants, MeidArom, Laying-Plus, and ShellFoss for poultry. Additional specialized products address transition feeding (Lactoval Liquid, Vilofoss Energy Boost), piglet weaning (Fib-O-Min, AcidFoss, ContraFlam Advanced), and heat stress management (CoolFoss, Summer Comfort). Vilofoss operates 16 premix manufacturing facilities across Europe and serves customers in over 90 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vitamins & Minerals Premixes
• Supplementary Products
• PrimeFeed
• Leading Products Line
• MYCOSAFE
• X-Zelit
• HooFoss
• Stalosan F
• Stalosan Dry
• Stalosan Green
• FreshFoss
• NutriSpar
• ProtiSpar
• PECKStone
• CareFoss
• Dialyt Express
• Dialyt
• VitCox
• RespoSan
• RoCoSal E
• E-Force
• Lick Buckets
• Organic Products
• ShellFoss
• PeckStone fresh
• MeidArom
• Laying-Plus
• On-Farm Advisory Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 51% higher plasma E values at weaning in calves supplemented with E-Force
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Uzbekistan Poultry AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026Joint investment partnership for developing a new premix and mineral feed production plant in Khorezm Region, Uzbekistan. The facility will manufacture premixes and mineral feeds under the Vilofoss brand, strengthening local supply of high-quality nutritional solutions and supporting poultry and livestock production development in Uzbekistan. Represents Vilofoss' expansion into Central Asia.
• Parranda InvestmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026Co-investor with Vilofoss and Uzbekistan Poultry Association in the new production facility in Khorezm Region. Investment project has received letter of appreciation from Ministry of Agriculture of Republic of Uzbekistan and is described as an important milestone in strengthening cooperation between Uzbekistan and Denmark.
• Molinos MarimbocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2024Key partnership driving development of the Argentine market for Vilofoss products, particularly X-Zelit for transition cow management. Partnership established during TodoLáctea 2024. Molinos Marimbo consultant Dr. Bernardo Suárez Crettón plays key role in local development and implementation of X-Zelit in production systems across LATAM countries (Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia, Chile).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trouw Nutrition: Nutreco's livestock feed and premix business. Directly comparable to Vilofoss in core vitamin-mineral premixes, young animal nutrition, and on-farm advisory services, with a similar product/customer overlap in pigs, poultry, and ruminants.
• Alltech: Global animal nutrition company specializing in premixes, feed additives, and on-farm programs. Directly comparable to Vilofoss's specialty product portfolio (e.g., MYCOSAFE-style mycotoxin management, performance additives) and its service-led sales model.
• Kemin Industries: Specialty ingredient manufacturer for animal feed and health, with a strong portfolio in mold inhibitors, mycotoxin binders, gut health, and welfare products. Closely comparable to Vilofoss's MYCOSAFE, Stalosan, and other Leading Products lines.

Broad incumbents

• Cargill Animal Nutrition: One of the world's largest animal nutrition businesses, with premix, compound feed, and specialty additives. A direct competitor to Vilofoss in Europe and globally, with substantially larger procurement, R&D, and key-account resources.
• Nutreco: Global animal nutrition and aquafeed company (parent of Trouw Nutrition and Skretting). Comparable as a large-scale premix and specialty feed additive producer serving livestock producers across multiple continents, with a broader portfolio and significantly greater R&D scale than Vilofoss.
• dsm-firmenich (Animal Nutrition & Health): Major supplier of vitamins, premix solutions, and feed additives (e.g., Hy-D, OVN) to the animal nutrition industry. Highly comparable to Vilofoss as both a supplier and a competitor in vitamin premixes and performance additives.
• ADM Animal Nutrition: Global agribusiness with an animal nutrition division covering premixes, feed additives, and complete feed. Competes with Vilofoss in vitamin-mineral premixes and specialty additives, especially across European livestock customers.

Emerging players

• Phibro Animal Health: Animal health and nutrition company with a meaningful specialty additives and nutritional specialties portfolio. Comparable to Vilofoss on the functional/medicated feed additive side, though with a stronger pharmaceutical/health tilt.
• Lallemand Animal Nutrition: Specialty player in microbial-based feed additives (probiotics, yeasts, silage inoculants) and farm solutions. Overlaps with Vilofoss's FreshFoss TMR stability and rumen/gut health offerings, with a comparable service-led, science-backed go-to-market.
• Pancosma (ADM specialty): Specialty feed additive manufacturer (now part of ADM) focused on trace minerals, gut health, and palatants. Comparable to Vilofoss in trace mineral premixes and functional additives, particularly for swine and poultry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Vilofoss_UK

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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