Igusol

What Igusol does

Igusol is a Spanish specialty manufacturer of phytobiotic feed additives for animal nutrition, headquartered in Navarrete (La Rioja), Spain, and operating under the NUTRITION GROUP conglomerate umbrella. The company develops, formulates, and commercializes natural, plant-derived feed additives designed to improve gut health, immune function, liver protection, metabolic efficiency, heat stress tolerance, antioxidant defense, and mycotoxin control in commercial livestock. Its product portfolio comprises nine core brands — EMERALD, SOLERGY, BUTYRON, ENTAN, IGUSafe, GreenTONIC, OPTIFAT, heatCALM, and SOLVance — each built around proprietary technologies including microencapsulated essential oils, controlled-release sodium butyrate (≥60%), gluconeogenic precursors with phyto-biological antioxidants, standardized artichoke extract combined with betaine, broad-spectrum mycotoxin binders, and plant-based emulsifiers. Quantitative claims include 40% reduction in E. coli colonization, 5.9% FCR improvement, 30% mortality reduction (EMERALD); up to 34% piglet survival gain (GreenTONIC); 98% aflatoxin B1 adsorption efficiency (SOLVance); and 30% ADG improvement under heat stress (heatCALM), supported by in-house experimental swine and poultry farms.

Igusol serves four primary livestock segments — commercial poultry, swine/porciculture, ruminants (dairy and beef), and aquaculture — addressing pain points such as gut disorders, weaning stress, metabolic syndrome, fatty liver, heat stress, and mycotoxin exposure. The company positions its products as antibiotic-reduction solutions for sustainable production, with feed-grade and water-soluble formulations.

Commercially, Igusol operates a sales-led, direct-to-customer model supplemented by a global distribution network. Direct presence is maintained through six wholly-owned regional subsidiaries in Costa Rica, China (Shanghai), Panama, Philippines, Chile, and Dominican Republic, with distributors covering additional markets for a claimed 35+ country footprint. The company provides high-touch technical support and customized on-farm guidance, backs products with R&D through partnerships with international universities and research centers, holds FAMI-QS production certification, and has been recognized as an Innovative SME by the Spanish Ministry of Economy. Revenue model is product sales (one-time purchase of feed additives) rather than subscription or licensing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and depends on species, dosage regimen, and channel.

Name

Igusol

Legal name

Igusol S.A.

Website

https://igusol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Igusol is a Spanish specialty manufacturer of phytobiotic feed additives — natural, plant-derived products for gut health, liver protection, metabolic optimization, and mycotoxin control — sold to commercial poultry, swine, ruminant, and aquaculture producers in 35+ countries through six wholly-owned regional subsidiaries and a distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Feed Additives

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (31111), Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119), Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42491)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Phytogenics & Botanicals (Essential Oils, Plant Extracts) (AFADAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mycotoxin Binder/Detoxifier Premixes (AFADAGAJ), Nutraceuticals & Functional Ingredients for Animal Diets (Probiotics, Omega-3, Joint, GI) (HLAMAHAH), Flavorings, Sweeteners & Palatability Enhancers (AFADALAI), Medicated & Functional Ruminant Feed (Ionophores, Buffers, Yeast/Probiotics, Mycotoxin Binders) (AFADAAAL)

Keywords

• Phytobiotic feed additives
• Animal nutrition supplements
• Livestock gut health
• Natural feed additives
• Antibiotic-free animal production

Headquarters

HQ city

Navarrete

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Feed Additives Sales: Igusol generates revenue through the sale of phytobiotic feed additives for livestock (poultry, swine, ruminants, aquaculture). Products are sold in feed-grade and water-soluble versions for both routine prevention and intensive support during critical periods.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Igusol develops, manufactures, and sells phytobiotic-based natural feed additives for livestock nutrition, targeting gut health, immune support, metabolic optimization, hepatic protection, antioxidant activity, heat stress mitigation, and mycotoxin control. The portfolio includes nine branded products (EMERALD, SOLERGY, BUTYRON, ENTAN, IGUSafe, GreenTONIC, OPTIFAT, heatCALM, SOLVance) serving poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture producers in more than 35 countries.

Product overview

Igusol is a Spanish company specializing in phytobiotic-based feed additives for animal nutrition. The product portfolio consists of nine distinct core products focused on gut health, metabolic optimization, liver protection, antioxidant support, and environmental stress management across multiple livestock species (poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture). EMERALD provides gut health enhancement through microencapsulated essential oils; SOLERGY serves as a metabolic energy accelerator; BUTYRON delivers precision butyrate for digestive health; ENTAN offers natural antioxidant protection; IGUSafe functions as a hepatic modulator; GreenTONIC supports piglet vitality; OPTIFAT optimizes fat digestibility; heatCALM addresses heat stress; and SOLVance provides broad-spectrum mycotoxin binding. The products are designed for species-specific applications and are backed by R&D validation and field testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EMERALD: Gut health enhancer for livestock - phytobiotic feed additive with microencapsulated essential oils
• SOLERGY
• BUTYRON
• ENTAN
• IGUSafe
• GreenTONIC
• OPTIFAT
• heatCALM
• SOLVance

Products and services

• EMERALD Phytobiotic feed additive with microencapsulated essential oils that supports gut health, modulates microbiota, and improves animal performance through selective intestinal release. Designed for commercial poultry, swine, ruminant, and aquaculture operations.
• SOLERGY Metabolic accelerator based on gluconeogenic precursors and phyto-biological antioxidants that optimizes dietary energy utilization and can replace up to 10 kg of added fats and oils with just 1 kg of product. Aimed at livestock producers seeking energy and metabolic efficiency gains.
• BUTYRON Highly concentrated sodium butyrate (≥60%) with sodium salts that provides targeted and gradual release throughout the gastrointestinal tract, supporting intestinal health and feed efficiency. Targeted at poultry and swine producers addressing post-weaning diarrhea and gut integrity.
• ENTAN Natural antioxidant additive derived from high-purity grape extract (Vitis vinifera) rich in anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins (PAC) that provides potent antioxidant activity and oxidative stress control for livestock.
• IGUSafe Hepatic modulator combining standardized artichoke extract (chlorogenic acid and cynarin) with betaine, providing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective effects that promote hepatic regeneration in broilers, laying hens, and piglets.
• GreenTONIC Highly palatable and invigorating natural solution for piglets that stimulates the immune system and gastrointestinal development, helping overcome lactation and weaning phase challenges. Demonstrated up to 34% increase in piglet survival at weaning.
• OPTIFAT High-performance nutritional emulsifier formulated with non-ionic plant-based surfactants and encapsulation technology that guarantees maximum stability and compatibility in feed for livestock.
• heatCALM 100% functional additive combining red pepper extract and sodium bicarbonate to mitigate heat stress in poultry, swine, and ruminants while maintaining feed intake and animal welfare.
• SOLVance Broad-spectrum mycotoxin binder combining activated bentonite, kieselguhr, yeast cell walls, and artichoke extract that neutralizes harmful mycotoxin effects with 98% aflatoxin B1 adsorption efficiency and 89% reduction in aflatoxin M1 in milk.

Quantifiable outcome

• EMERALD: 40% reduction in E. coli colonization, 5.90% FCR improvement, 30% mortality reduction, 300% additional weight per bird
• +5 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Universities and Research CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIgusol's research team works in partnership with international universities and research centers to develop advanced solutions for gut health, antibiotic reduction strategies, and feed optimization. This collaboration supports the company's R&D focus on natural feed additive solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Adisseo: Specialty feed additive company (part of China National BlueChemical) offering methionine, enzymes, probiotics and gut health solutions. Direct overlap with BUTYRON-style butyrate products and broader portfolio competition.
• Cargill Animal Nutrition: Operates Provimi premix/additives business and sells specialty feed ingredients including butyrate, encapsulated essential oils and antioxidants globally. Comparable to Igusol in the same additive categories but with full-stack premix, species, and regional coverage.
• dsm-firmenich (Animal Nutrition & Health): Global animal nutrition and health major offering feed additives, mycotoxin binders (Mycofix), and gut health solutions across all major species. Direct overlap with Igusol's EMERALD, BUTYRON and SOLVance product lines, but at vastly greater scale and R&D budget.
• ADM Animal Nutrition: Major feed manufacturer and additive supplier with Pan-vit, probiotics, essential oils, and specialty products serving poultry, swine, ruminants and aquaculture. Overlaps with Igusol's species coverage and additive format (feed-grade and water-soluble).

Direct peers

• Alltech: Global animal nutrition company focused on natural feed additives including organic trace minerals, yeast-based products, mycotoxin binders and gut health solutions. Competes head-to-head with Igusol in specialty additives across species.
• Phytobiotics Futterzusatzstoffe: German specialist in phytogenic feed additives, with proprietary Sangrovit and other plant-based products for swine, poultry and ruminants. Most direct functional competitor to Igusol's EMERALD and broader phytobiotic portfolio.
• Kemin Industries: US-based specialty ingredient company with strong presence in encapsulated essential oils (e.g., Aleta), butyrate products, antioxidants, and gut health additives for livestock. Closest direct competitor in formulation technology and customer base.
• Delacon (now Cargill): Austrian pioneer in phytogenic feed additives (Biostrong, Fresta) acquired by Cargill. Direct comparable in the essential-oil and plant-extract space; benchmark for category leadership Igusol is competing against.

Emerging players

• Nor-Feed: French specialist in plant-based feed additives (saponins, essential oils, polyphenols) with strong focus on antibiotic reduction. Smaller and more focused than Igusol but addresses the same customer pain points in poultry and swine.
• Nutrex (Nukamel / Beldem): Belgian producer of nutritional emulsifiers, butyrate, and young animal feed additives (under Nutrex and acquired Beldem). Direct overlap with Igusol's OPTIFAT, BUTYRON, and GreenTONIC categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 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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