Thompson & Redwood

What Thompson & Redwood does

Thompson & Redwood is a Western Australian stockfeed manufacturer founded in 1985, producing nutritionally balanced feed for horses, poultry, cattle, sheep, and a wide range of specialty livestock (alpaca, goat, duck, turkey, camel, kangaroo, pig, emu, rabbit, guinea pig) plus bird seeds and grains. The company's core technology is daily milling of Western Australian grain into species- and life-stage-specific formulations, with proprietary ingredient stacks including pre- and probiotics (Yea-Sacc, Actigen), Acid Buf (calcified red seaweed for rumen/gut buffering), Diamond V XPC Ultra postbiotic for poultry, and RumiTech oil-based additive for sheep feeds. Its product portfolio is organized as a single unified catalog indexed by animal category rather than as a modular platform, and includes a FeedSmart Diet Calculator tool for custom equine diet planning.

The business operates a sales-led, multi-channel go-to-market: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via its own online store, a regional distributor and stockist network across Western Australia with national reach, bulk orders for commercial studs and large stables, and an export channel for international distribution. Pricing is quote-based for bulk and unit-based for retail SKUs (typically 20kg bags), with no publicly disclosed price list. Customer segments span recreational horse owners, performance and racing stables, thoroughbred breeding studs, equine veterinary clinics, backyard poultry keepers, commercial sheep and cattle operations, and specialty livestock producers — with equine and poultry as the two primary verticals.

Revenue mechanics are not disclosed in source materials, but the company is described as WA's leading stockfeed manufacturer with 38+ years of operation, 11–50 employees, a single manufacturing site in Upper Swan (WA), and a marketing mix that includes a sponsored-rider program, equestrian event sponsorship (Equestrian WA, Apex Barrel Racing, Off the Track), educational blog content, and active social channels. The company is privately held with no evidence of external investment, M&A activity, or public listing.

Name

Thompson & Redwood

Legal name

Thompson and Redwood

Website

https://thompsonandredwood.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thompson & Redwood is a Western Australian stockfeed manufacturer, founded in 1985, producing daily-milled, nutritionally balanced feeds for horses, poultry, cattle, sheep, and specialty livestock via direct e-commerce, stockist networks, bulk sales, and export channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Feed Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFADAIAB

All-Stock & General-Purpose Complete Feeds (Multi-Species)

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Feed Manufacturing/Commodity Feed Milling & Blending (Grain-Based, Complete Feeds)

SECONDARYAFADAAAI

TMR/Complete Rations & Pelleted Ruminant Feeds

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Feed Manufacturing/Ruminant Feed (Cattle, Sheep, Goats)

SECONDARYAFADAFAI

Specialty Small Animal Feed (Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Ferrets, etc.)

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Feed Manufacturing/Pet Food & Specialty Companion Animal Feed

SECONDARYAFADAIAA

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

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Feed Manufacturing/Commodity Feed Milling & Blending (Grain-Based, Complete Feeds)

SECONDARYHLAMAHAG

Specialty Species Nutrition (Exotics, Zoo, Wildlife)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Animal Nutrition & Therapeutic Diets

Keywords

• Equine nutrition feeds
• Stockfeed manufacturing
• Animal feed products
• Poultry feed blends
• Livestock nutrition supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

Guildford

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Stockfeed Manufacturing and Sales: Thompson & Redwood manufactures and sells nutritionally balanced stock feed for horses and agricultural industries. Products are sold through distributors, stockists, and direct online store. The company makes feeds daily from Western Australian grain, offering various product ranges across multiple animal categories including equine, poultry, cattle, sheep, and specialty animals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Thompson & Redwood manufactures and sells nutritionally balanced stockfeed for horses, poultry, cattle, sheep, and specialty animals. All feeds are milled daily from Western Australian grain and distributed through a stockist network, direct online store, bulk commercial orders, and export channels. The product range includes equine feeds with pre/probiotics, poultry feeds with postbiotics, and ruminant feeds with rumen-buffering additives.

Product overview

Thompson & Redwood is a Western Australian stockfeed manufacturer established in 1985, producing affordable and nutritionally balanced feed for the horse and agricultural industries. The company operates a single unified product portfolio organized by animal type rather than a modular platform architecture. Their equine range includes Horse Grower Weaner Pellets, Elite Breeder Cubes, Hi Performance Muesli, EconoCubes, Calm Care Plus, Lupin Fibre Cubes, Lupin Fibre Boost, and Senior Horse Cubes. Poultry products encompass Chick Starter & Grower Crumbles, Budget Laying Pellets, and Premium Laying Pellets. Ruminant feeds include Lamb Finisher Pellets, Sheep Cubes, and Sheep Lick Pellets for sheep, along with dedicated cattle feeds. Additional product lines cover alpaca, goat, duck, turkey, camel, kangaroo, pig, emu, rabbit, guinea pig, bird seeds, and grains. All feeds are manufactured daily using fresh Western Australian grain, with formulas featuring pre and probiotics, vitamins, minerals, and specialized additives like Acid Buf and RumiTech.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Horse Grower Weaner Pellets A complete feed designed for breeding stock and young horses, with added pre and probiotics (Yea-Sacc and Actigen) to promote gut health. Formulated for mares during gestation and lactation and foals to maximize potential growth and reduce OCD impact.
• Elite Breeder Cubes Fully fortified, concentrated horse feed formulated for commercial studs to maximize broodmare and young horse health and development on Western Australian pastures. Contains quality protein, energy, vitamins, minerals, Acid Buf, and pre/probiotics.
• Hi Performance Muesli Full energy sweet muesli made with premium steam rolled oats and grains for heavy work or racing horses. Contains quality energy and protein sources with added Acid Buf for digestive support.
• EconoCubes Complete, high fibre and cost-effective feed for everyday use across a range of sports and workloads. Conditioning formula is fully fortified for health and function, ideal for large stables and equestrian businesses.
• Calm Care Plus Ultra-low sugar and starch, gut-friendly complete feed with high fibre cool formula. Includes pre and probiotics, antioxidants, and higher levels of vitamins and minerals for optimizing health, function and performance in horses.
• Lupin Fibre Cubes Low NSC (5.3%) chaff alternative providing good levels of digestible energy and quality fibre that promotes gut health. Soaks down into a mash for easy chewing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 horses sold in 4 years from Kentaur Performance Horses with no feeding-related health issues
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Off the Track (Racing and Wagering Western Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThompson & Redwood is a supporter of Off the Track program which supports off-the-track thoroughbreds in Western Australia, helping retired racehorses transition to new careers in equestrian sports
• Equestrian Western AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership and sponsorship with Equestrian Western Australia as a supporter of equestrian sport in WA, providing feed support and brand visibility at equestrian events
• Kentaur Performance HorsesflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerFlagship sponsored rider/brand ambassador program with Kentaur Performance Horses - a boutique performance Warmblood stud that has been using T&R feeds for over 6 years and promotes the brand through competition and social media
• Charlee Morton-Sharp (Sponsored Rider)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEventing competitor sponsored by T&R who competes at CCI4*L level and promotes T&R products including Calm Care Plus, Lupin Fibre Boost and Claytons Pellets through her competition results
• Chloe Gee (Sponsored Rider)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerYoung equestrian sponsored rider who shares goal-setting and training advice while promoting T&R brand through her social media presence and competitions in eventing and dressage
• Apex Barrel RacingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of Apex Barrel Racing events including presence at events from Kalgoorlie to Boddington, connecting with barrel racing community

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hygain: Australian equine and livestock feed manufacturer with broad product lines including breeding, performance, and racing feeds. Directly comparable product mix, distribution model, and target customer base.
• Laucke Mills: South Australian family-owned stockfeed manufacturer producing poultry, pig, cattle, sheep, horse, and pet feeds. Comparable multi-species milling business model with similar regional manufacturing footprint.
• Mitavite: Australian equine-focused feed manufacturer offering pellets, mueslis, and breeding formulations. Highly comparable as a direct competitor in the WA/Australian horse feed market with overlapping product categories (breeding, performance, senior).
• Mandalong Stockfeeds: Australian specialty stockfeed manufacturer focused on cattle, sheep, horse, and pig feeds. Comparable mid-sized private competitor with multi-species feed portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Ridley Corporation: Australia's largest animal feed manufacturer listed on the ASX, producing livestock, poultry, and equine feeds. A broad incumbent competitor with overlapping species coverage but greater scale, national distribution, and a wider portfolio.
• CopRice: Australian animal nutrition brand offering feeds across equine, poultry, and livestock categories. Comparable product breadth and species coverage, with broader national retail presence.
• Purina (Nestlé): Major branded animal nutrition company with poultry, horse, and specialty livestock feeds. Comparable in product categories served, though at much larger scale with significant marketing resources.
• Cargill Animal Nutrition: Global animal nutrition business with extensive feed portfolio across livestock, poultry, and equine. A large multinational competitor with deeper R&D and broader distribution, but overlapping end markets.

Regional players

• Equus Australia: Australian equine nutrition and supplement brand. Comparable target customer (equine owners) and product category overlap, though primarily eastern-states focused.
• Red Hen Industries: Australian poultry and stockfeed manufacturer supplying layer, broiler, and livestock feeds. Comparable poultry/livestock feed categories with similar mid-sized independent operator profile.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCPI4Y3BDANQ1HdcZmv_6qoQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ThompsonandRedwood
• Instagraminstagram.com/thompsonandredwood
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thompson-redwood

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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