What Nor-Feed does

Nor-Feed is a French manufacturer of standardized botanical feed additives for animal nutrition and health, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Beaucouzé, France. The company produces a portfolio of natural plant extract premixes organized into five product families: grape extracts (Nor-Grape 80, Nor-Grape BP-O), citrus extracts (Nor-Spice AB, NSOAB9, Citronin XO), saponins (Norponin XO, Norponin Opti, Norponin Cotyl), essential oils (Nor-Mite), and Melissa extract (Durelax). Core technical differentiators include standardization by active-ingredient markers with certificates of analysis, proprietary rumen-protected polyphenol encapsulation, and selected saponin blends with documented anticoccidial and ammonia-reduction properties, supported by more than 100 in vivo trials and 20+ scientific publications per year.

The company sells through a combination of direct sales to large livestock farms and feed manufacturers and a global distributor network covering partners from more than 20 countries, with 100% export sales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contracts typical. The product portfolio addresses oxidative stress compensation, coccidial risk management, feed efficiency, ammonia reduction, palatability, red mite control, and animal stress in poultry, pigs, ruminants, aquaculture, horses, and pets. Nor-Feed is B Corp certified and holds European feed additive registrations (including 2b485 for Nor-Grape), with several products authorized for organic farming in the EU. In February 2023, Nor-Feed was acquired by Adisseo, a France-based animal nutrition group, positioning it within a larger strategic platform while maintaining its brand and product identity.

Name

Nor-Feed

Legal name

S.A.S. Nor-feed

Website

https://norfeed.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nor-Feed is a French manufacturer of standardized botanical feed additives (grape, citrus, saponin, essential oil, Melissa extracts) for livestock, aquaculture, and pets. Founded in 2003, it sells 100% via export through distributors and direct sales, and was acquired by Adisseo in February 2023.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Feed Additives

NAICS

Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Food & Feed Additives (Specialty Ingredients) (IMAEABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Livestock & Poultry Nutrition (Feed & Premixes) (HLAMAHAD), Additive & Premix Integration Services (enzymes, probiotics, minerals/vitamins, medication where permitted) (AFADAMAF), Organic Feed Premixes & Mineral/Vitamin Blends (AFADAJAG)

Keywords

• Botanical feed additives
• Animal nutrition supplements
• Plant extract manufacturer
• Livestock feed additives
• Natural feed ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaucouzé

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Botanical Feed Additive Products: Nor-Feed generates revenue through the sale of its botanical feed additive products and complementary feeds, sold directly to livestock farms, feed manufacturers, and through distributor/reseller channels globally. Products include grape extracts, citrus extracts, saponins, essential oils, and Melissa extract, marketed under brand names such as Nor-Grape, Nor-Spice AB, Norponin, Durelax, and Nor-Mite.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nor-Feed manufactures and sells standardized botanical feed additives (plant extracts) for animal nutrition and health. The product portfolio spans grape extracts, citrus extracts, saponins, essential oils, and Melissa (lemon balm) extracts, sold to feed manufacturers, livestock farms, aquaculture operations, and pet food producers through a global distributor network and direct sales. Each product is characterized by specific active ingredient markers and accompanied by certificates of analysis.

Product overview

Nor-Feed is a specialist in botanical feed additives for animal nutrition and health, offering a portfolio of natural plant extracts and standardized botanicals organized into five product categories: Grape extracts (Nor-Grape® 80, Nor-Grape® BP-O) for compensating oxidative stress; Citrus extracts (Nor-Spice AB®, NSOAB9®, Citronin® XO) for improving feed efficiency, gut health, and growth under degraded sanitary conditions; Saponins (Norponin® XO, Norponin® Opti, Norponin® Cotyl) for coccidial risk management, ammonia reduction, and feed palatability; Essential oils (Nor-Mite®) for red mite and fly control; and Melissa extract (Durelax®) for calming animals naturally. All products are characterized and standardized for active ingredients, offer documented benefits, and are authorized for use in organic farming in the EU where applicable. The company provides technical, regulatory, and marketing support for proper use of their botanicals across livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and pets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nor-Grape 80 Feed additive composed of natural grape extracts (Vitis vinifera) standardized in total polyphenols and 4 specific phyto markers, registered as category 2b485 in the European Register of Feed Additives. Provides physiological water-soluble antioxidants equivalent to 100% vitamin E when combined up to 50% with vitamin E. Used to compensate oxidative stress and improve meat quality in livestock.
• Nor-Grape BP-O Additive premix composed of encapsulated natural grape extracts (Vitis vinifera) whose polyphenol content and antioxidant activity are protected against rumen fermentations. Standardized in total polyphenols with 4 specific phytomarkers. Registered as dry grape extract (2b485) in the European Register of Feed Additives, formulated on a wax and natural fatty acid support. Used to improve milk quality and compensate oxidative stress in ruminants around calving, weaning, heat stress, and other stress periods.
• Nor-Spice AB Additive premix based on concentrated citrus extract (Citrus limon, Citrus sinensis) with prebiotic properties. Standardized in citroflavonoids and pectic oligosaccharides (POS). Provides better development of beneficial intestinal flora, particularly Lactobacilli populations, leading to improved feed efficiency and animal growth.
• NSOAB9 Natural complementary feed designed to maintain animal performance under degraded sanitary conditions. Contains standardized citrus extract along with fenugrec (Trigonella foenum-graecum), quillaja (Quillaja saponaria), and chicory root extracts (Cichorium intybus). Stabilizes digestion and improves growth in pigs from 8 weeks of age under poor sanitary conditions.
• Citronin XO Complete gut solution combining standardized citrus extract providing pectic oligosaccharides and citroflavonoids with selected extracted saponins (from Yucca and fenugreek). Stimulates Lactobacilli growth, disrupts pathogenic protozoa cell membranes through sterol binding, and improves feed efficiency and animal growth. No withdrawal period required. Used in ruminants (calves), poultry (broilers, turkeys), and aquaculture.
• Norponin XO Additive premix standardized in saponins. Selected saponins cause lysis of Eimeria parasites by binding to sterols in their cell membranes. Used to contribute to coccidial risk management in poultry, reducing reliance on coccidiostats and addressing ionophore resistance. Can be used in full programs, as supplements, or in shuttle/rotation programs with no withdrawal period.
• Norponin Opti Additive premix combining Camellia sp., Quillaja saponaria, Chenopodium quinoa, and Yucca schidigera standardized in extracted saponins. Contributes to ammonia control in livestock housing as a sustainable alternative to Yucca schidigera. Reduces atmospheric ammonia by 41% compared to control and 19% compared to pure Yucca schidigera. Also used for pets to reduce fecal methyl sulfide compounds.
• Norponin Cotyl (Cotyl M) Natural solution for improving feed intake composed of 100% fenugreek cotyledons (Trigonella foenum-graecum), the richest part of the seed. Standardized in saponins and sotolone, a powerful aromatic compound. Used as a natural palatability factor in complete feeds, mineral feeds, and lick blocks for sows, calves, and all species at all stages.
• Nor-Mite Complementary feed based on essential oils and flavoring compounds for controlling red mite (Dermanyssus gallinae) populations in poultry and fly populations (Musca domestica, Musca lucilia sericata). Works by making hens' odor less attractive to mites through uropygial gland excretion of aromatic compounds. Reduces red mite populations by 37-88% (average 73%). Can be used in organic farming in Europe with no withdrawal period.
• Durelax Natural solution combining Melissa Officinalis (2b280-ex) and soluble magnesium to reduce behavioral stress in livestock animals. Calms animals naturally and contributes to animal welfare. Available for water or feed application. 100% natural and usable in organic farming in the EU. Addresses stress from transport, grouping, slaughter, vaccination, feed transition, weaning, first calving, and dehorning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Norponin Opti reduced ammonia production by 41% vs. control and 19% vs. Yucca schidigera after 4 weeks of supplementation in pigs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AdisseocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023In February 2023, France-based Adisseo acquired Nor-Feed, a company specializing in botanical feed additives, to strengthen its range of natural nutritional solutions across livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and pets. This acquisition integrates Nor-Feed's botanical expertise into Adisseo's broader animal nutrition portfolio.
• Dr. Pavel MELNIKOV (MVService)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Pavel MELNIKOV from MVService accompanied Nor-Feed representatives at a joint seminar in China with Adisseo and Shanghai Muqi, traveling across China to discuss coccidial risk management in broiler production.
• Shanghai MuqiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShanghai Muqi co-organized a 10-day seminar in China with Nor-Feed and Adisseo to discuss coccidial risk management in broiler production.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Olmix Group: Olmix develops natural, algae- and clay-based feed additives for animal nutrition and health, overlapping with Nor-Feed in natural alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters across livestock and aquaculture species.
• Phytobiotics Futterzusatzstoffe GmbH: Phytobiotics is a German-headquartered specialist in phytogenic and botanical feed additives, competing directly with Nor-Feed in plant-based solutions for poultry, swine, and ruminants with similar standardized extract product lines.
• Norel Animal Nutrition: Norel is a Spanish-headquartered specialist in feed additives including botanicals, essential oils, and functional ingredients for livestock nutrition, comparable to Nor-Feed in product philosophy and European market positioning.
• Biomin (DSM-Firmenich): Biomin, now part of DSM-Firmenich Animal Nutrition, offers phytogenic and botanical feed additives alongside mycotoxin risk management, overlapping with Nor-Feed in natural feed additive solutions for livestock performance.
• Delacon Biotech (Cargill): Delacon is a long-established direct peer specializing in phytogenic feed additives (plant-based) for livestock, with a comparable botanical extract portfolio addressing gut health, emissions, and performance; acquired by Cargill in 2022, mirroring Nor-Feed's strategic exit to Adisseo.
• Pancosma (ADM): Pancosma, now part of ADM, is a Swiss specialist in plant-based feed additives including essential oils, saponins, and botanicals targeting gut health and performance, directly comparable to Nor-Feed's standardized extract portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• ADM Animal Nutrition: ADM Animal Nutrition operates a global feed additives and premix business and owns Pancosma; its scale and channel reach make it a relevant incumbent competing in the same botanical additive segments as Nor-Feed.
• Alltech: Alltech is a global animal nutrition company producing premixes, feed additives, and botanical-based solutions across livestock species; its broader portfolio competes with Nor-Feed across multiple categories including gut health and natural performance enhancers.
• Cargill Animal Nutrition: Cargill Animal Nutrition is a global feed and premix giant that acquired Delacon in 2022; as the parent of Nor-Feed's closest direct peer, it represents the broad incumbent benchmark shaping the botanical additive competitive landscape.
• Kemin Industries: Kemin is a global ingredient manufacturer with a broad animal nutrition portfolio including botanical extracts, essential oils, and antioxidants, providing wider scale competition to Nor-Feed's botanical specialty offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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