Alicoop

What Alicoop does

Alicoop is a French agricultural cooperative (SICA SA) founded in 1988 in Pamproux that manufactures compound animal feeds and provides nutritional advisory services to livestock farmers across western France. The company operates five industrial sites (Pamproux, Parsac, Civray, Pas de Jeu, Maillezais) with combined production capacity of approximately 340,000 tons per year, up from 35,000 tons in its first year, and reports annual turnover of €122 million. Its portfolio covers nine livestock species (dairy cows, beef cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits, poultry, game birds, horses) through more than 800 feed formulations organized under product lines such as DESTRIER (horses), ENVY/VERDI (dairy), EXCEL/LAMIX (beef), GO (sheep), EKIP (pigs), STIMMY (rabbits), VOLGRIN (poultry), and GIBIER SAFCAB (quarry).

The company's core technology centers on proprietary physical feed processing innovations: CUB (30mm cubes), BOX (25mm cylindrical caps), LAMIX (multi-cap mash), and PACK (8mm compacted caps), supported by connected monitoring tools (Chevryplan for goats, Lactoplan and Visiolait for dairy) that translate on-farm data into feeding program recommendations. Over 70% of feeds are produced under certified quality specifications (Label Rouge, IGP/AOP, Non-GMO, Bleu Blanc Cœur), and the Pas de Jeu site holds RCNA and STNE certifications for equine nutrition. The company has been recognized with industry awards including the 2024 Sustainable Nutrition Trophy (Bleu Blanc Cœur) and the 2022 Gold Summit Special Animal Welfare Award for FIBRA'PIG.

Alicoop distributes exclusively through a network of regional agricultural cooperatives, with Océalia as majority shareholder alongside INVivo, Sèvre & Belle, CAP Faye, Terra Lacta, Terre Atlantique, and Agrial. Distribution is 94% bulk delivery direct to farms and 6% bagged for stores. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; sales occur through cooperative partners and direct contact with Alicoop's network of expert agricultural advisors. The company employs 51-100 staff and pursues growth through continued product innovation, cooperative ecosystem expansion (the Livestock Hub including Durepaire and Soléo entities), and incremental vertical integration into micronutrition production (new unit under construction at Pamproux since November 2022).

Name

Alicoop

Legal name

Sica SA Alicoop

Website

https://alicoop.coop/accueil/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Alicoop is a manufacturing company that produces animal feed, health supplements, and nutritional products for various animals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Feed Manufacturing

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (3111)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock Complete Feed Milling & Blending (Cattle/Swine/Poultry) (AFADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Diet Formulation (starter/finisher, transition diets, heat-stress, high-forage, low-starch) (AFADAMAJ), Animal Nutrition & Feeding Support Services (On-Farm Feeding, Feed Management) (AFAEALAJ)

Keywords

• Compound animal feed
• Livestock nutrition
• Animal feed manufacturing
• Feed formulation
• Cooperative feed production

Headquarters

HQ city

Pamproux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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. Compound Animal Feed Sales: Manufacturing and sale of compound feeds for multiple livestock species including horses, dairy cows, beef cattle, goats, sheep, rabbits, poultry, gibier, and pigs. Products are distributed through regional cooperative partners.
2. Technical Services and Advisory: Expert advisory services including feeding program development, technical-economic farm monitoring, and on-farm support provided to farmers through cooperative network.
3. Specialty Nutritional Products: Sale of micronutrition products, mineral supplements, nutritional solutions, and natural feed additives for livestock health and performance.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alicoop manufactures compound animal feeds and provides tailored feeding programs for nine livestock species (horses, dairy cows, beef cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits, poultry, and game birds) across western France. Operating across five industrial production sites, the company produces over 800 feed formulations and delivers nutrition programs with bulk delivery to farms in partnership with regional agricultural cooperatives.

Product overview

Alicoop is a compound animal feed manufacturer operating in western France (Poitou-Charentes, Limousin) serving livestock farmers through regional cooperatives. The company offers over 800 feed formulations across multiple species (dairy cows, beef cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits, poultry, quarry/game birds, and horses) under various product lines including DESTRIER (horses), EKIP (pigs), ENVY/ENVYPACK and VERDI technologies (dairy cows), EXCEL (beef cattle), NEOS (heifers), GO/Génération Ovine (sheep), STIMMY (rabbits), VOLGRIN (poultry), and GIBIER SAFCAB (quarry). Supporting tools include Chevryplan (goat monitoring), Lactoplan and Visiolait (dairy monitoring). The portfolio includes specialized products like FIBRA'PIG for pig welfare and CABR'ILIT hygienic bedding. Over 70% of feeds are certified under quality specifications (Label, IGP, Non-GMO, Bleu Blanc Cœur).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DESTRIER: Horse feed brand for Poitou-Charentes and Limousin regions, certified with RCNA and STNE accreditations
• STIMMY
• EKIP
• VOLGRIN
• GIBIER SAFCAB
• ENVY
• NEOS
• GO (Génération Ovine)
• Verdi
• EXCEL
• LAMIX
• FIBRA'PIG

Products and services

• ALI'MINE Mineral supplement range for beef cattle to cover nutritional needs of breeding cows.
• DESTRIER Horse feed range for breeding horses, leisure horses, ponies, competition horses, and aged horses, certified with RCNA and STNE accreditations.
• EKIP Pig feed programs covering sows, piglets, and fattening pigs across all production stages with precision feeding technology.
• ENVY/ENVYPACK Dairy cow feed range with 4mm pellets and 8mm caps, with select products guaranteed Non-GMO.
• VERDI (CUB, BOX, MEL, MIX technologies) Tailored dairy cow and goat feeding technology platform including CUB 30mm cubes, BOX 25mm cylindrical caps, MEL without fibers, and MIX with fibers for customized supplementation.
• EXCEL Beef cattle feed range for calves and young cattle, including EXCEL PACK PROTEC for fattening calves with sainfoin.
• NEOS Heifer growth program with a 4-phase approach including 1st age and growth feeds adapted to growth needs and breeding constraints.
• GO (Génération Ovine) Sheep feed range including ALTI NATIV for pregnant ewes, GO EXPERTO for fattening lambs with flax and sainfoin, and GO PACK TOTAL for straw-free lamb fattening.
• STIMMY Rabbit feed range for maternity and fattening phases, tailored to performance objectives.
• VOLGRIN Non-GMO poultry feed for chickens, ducks, turkeys, guinea fowl, pigeons, quails, and ostriches.
• GIBIER SAFCAB Game bird feed range for partridges, pheasants, mallard ducks, and ornamental birds, produced on a dedicated site with 40 years of experience.
• LAMIX Beef cattle mash formation technology using 8, 6, and 4mm caps for fattening young bulls, heifers, and cull cows, guaranteeing homogeneous mixture.
• FIBRA'PIG 38mm entertaining and edible plug for pigs made from alfalfa and straw fibers, improving pig welfare and limiting tail biting. Winner of Gold Summit Special Animal Welfare Award 2022.
• CABR'ILIT Hygienic bedding granules made of straw fibers, ultra-absorbent to maintain dry and healthy bedding for goats for more than 70 days. CAPRI D'OR 2016 award winner.
• ACTIV'LIT Hygienic straw litter with selected bacteria complex in micronized flour pellets for lambing and animal hygiene.
• VERDI BALL TARIE Complete all-in-one feeding program for dry cows for optimal calving preparation. 3R Rencontre Recherche Ruminants award winner.
• Prepalac Complete feeding program for dry goats for pre-calving preparation and beginning of lactation with digestive safety.
• Micronutrition and Specialty Nutritional Products Micronutrition products, mineral supplements, nutritional solutions, and natural feed additives for livestock health and performance, produced at the Pamproux micronutrition unit.

Quantifiable outcome

• 340,000 tons of feed produced annually, up from 35,000 tons in first year (1988)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OCEALIAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1988OCEALIA is the majority shareholder of ALICOOP and major distribution cooperative partner serving Poitou-Charentes and Limousin regions. The 2016 merger of Coréa and Charente-Alliance formed Océalia, which hosts ALICOOP's annual general assemblies at its Limoges premises.
• OrgevalminorOthersAgricultural supplies partner providing agrofournitures for farmers in the cooperative network
• CooperlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural cooperative group specializing in pig production; ALICOOP involved in pork industry since 2014 EVIALIS acquisition
• Soléo ChevrettesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoat breeding and genetic quality partner; co-develops goat feeding programs and participates in shared exhibition stands at CAPRINOV
• CavebminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricultural cooperative serving meat producers; part of the shared partner network
• DurepaireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWood pellets, hygienic litter, and alfalfa supplier. Collaborated with ALICOOP Pig team on FIBRA'PIG product development (Gold Summit 2022 Special Animal Welfare Award). Part of Océalia Livestock Hub group.
• SAS SAFCABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired by ALICOOP in 2012; produces GIBIER SAFCAB range for game bird (quarry) feed with 40 years of experience; dedicated production site ensuring specific presentation quality
• SCEA de l'AubergèreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerALICOOP entered capital in 2014; owns 2 production workshops; co-founded SCEA LE MIGNON production company subsidiary with ALICOOP in 2018
• CharalminorOthersMeat processing company; ALICOOP advisors visited Charal site in Cholet to understand final product requirements and consumer expectations for beef cattle supply chain
• AgrialminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricultural cooperative shareholder and distribution partner for animal feed products
• Terre AtlantiqueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricultural cooperative shareholder and distribution partner for feed distribution in Charente-Maritime region

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• InVivo Animal Nutrition & Health (InVivo NSA, ex-Evialis): France's largest compound feed manufacturer, formed via the merger of InVivo's animal nutrition activities and Evialis — the very business Alicoop partially acquired in 2014 (Maillezais plant). Directly competes across the same species and regions.
• Sanders (Avril Group): Leading French compound feed brand owned by Avril, serving livestock farmers across multiple species. Direct competitor in dairy, beef, poultry, and pig feed with similar cooperative-adjacent distribution and quality-certified product lines.
• ForFarmers: European animal feed cooperative (Netherlands-based) producing compound feeds for ruminants, pigs, poultry, and horses. Closely comparable model: cooperative-anchored, multi-species, multi-country footprint.
• Groupe CCPA: French animal nutrition specialist offering premixes, specialty feeds, and farm advisory services. Comparable in species coverage (ruminants, pigs, poultry) and emphasis on technical expertise and on-farm support.
• De Heus Animal Nutrition: Dutch-headquartered, family-owned compound feed manufacturer operating across Europe, Asia and Africa. Comparable multi-species portfolio (cattle, pigs, poultry, aquaculture) and growing French/European footprint.
• Terrena: Major French agricultural cooperative with animal feed activities serving members in western France. Directly comparable cooperative structure, regional coverage, and multi-species portfolio — and a potential partner/competitor in overlapping geography.

Broad incumbents

• Cargill Animal Nutrition (incl. Provimi): Global animal feed and premix powerhouse operating across all major species. Overlaps with Alicoop in compound feed and specialty nutrition, but with vastly greater scale, global procurement, and R&D resources.
• ADM Animal Nutrition: Global feed manufacturer and ingredient supplier with extensive European presence. Competes in compound feed and specialty nutrition, but operates at much larger scale across multiple geographies.
• Nutreco (Trouw Nutrition / Skretting): Global animal nutrition group covering livestock feeds, premixes, and aquaculture. Comparable in compound feed technology and premix expertise; broader geographic and species footprint than Alicoop.

Others

• Lallemand Animal Nutrition: Global supplier of yeast, probiotics, and microbial feed additives. Not a direct competitor but an enabling technology/specialty ingredient supplier that Alicoop could partner with or compete against in the specialty nutrition space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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