Dostofarm

What Dostofarm does

DOSTOFARM GmbH is a German manufacturer founded in 1999 that develops and produces natural feed supplements and premixes based on essential oils and plant extracts. The company operates a vertically integrated production chain covering proprietary seed selection (the exclusive Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum Var. 'Vulkan' oregano cultivar), cultivation, steam distillation, and finished blending at its facility in northern Germany, with operations in three countries.

The company's commercial product portfolio comprises five branded lines—DOSTO® Oregano, PHYTOsolvan®, VERMI®, EQUISOLVAN®, and DOSTO®VET—targeting three end-customer segments: the premix and compound feed industry, professional farmers and veterinarians, and agricultural trade. Distribution reaches over 60 countries through direct sales, third-party distribution partners (named examples include Denkavit B.V., Naveta AG, Odeli Import & Export, Comercial Quimica Masso S.A., and Green Agro), and a company-operated online shop. The company holds GMP+ and QS feed-safety certifications and publishes its corporate website in German, English, Russian, and Spanish.

Revenue is generated through one-time sales of feed additives; no subscription, licensing, or recurring pricing model is disclosed. Enterprise customers appear to transact under quote-based terms, while small-volume buyers purchase via the publicly listed online shop. The company is privately held, has not announced external funding rounds, and provides no public financial statements.

Name

Dostofarm

Legal name

DOSTOFARM GmbH

Website

https://dostofarm.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DOSTOFARM GmbH is a German manufacturer founded in 1999 that produces natural feed supplements and premixes based on essential oils and plant extracts, serving premix and compound feed producers, farmers, veterinarians, and agricultural traders across 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Feed Additives

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (3111)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock & Poultry Nutrition (Feed & Premixes) (HLAMAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Medicated Feed Additives & Premixes (Veterinary Pharmaceuticals) (HLAMAEAN)

Keywords

• Natural feed additives
• Essential oil supplements
• Animal nutrition
• Herbal feed premixes
• Oregano oil feed

Headquarters

HQ city

Westerstede

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Feed Additives and Premixes Sales: DOSTOFARM generates revenue through the sale of natural feed additives, premixes, and specialized feed supplements based on essential oils and herbal extracts. Products are sold directly to farmers, compound feed manufacturers, veterinarians, and through agricultural trade channels and online shop.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DOSTOFARM develops and produces natural feed supplements, premixes, and specialty feeds based on essential oils and plant extracts for animal health. The company manufactures five branded product lines — DOSTO® Oregano, PHYTOsolvan®, VERMI®, EQUISOLVAN®, and DOSTO®VET — at its facility in Northern Germany, with production vertically integrated from proprietary seed selection through steam distillation to finished goods. Products are sold to compound feed manufacturers, farmers, veterinarians, and agricultural trade partners in over 60 countries.

Product overview

DOSTOFARM® is a German company developing and producing natural feed supplements and premixes based on innovative herbal extracts and essential oils. The product portfolio consists of five main branded product lines: DOSTO® Oregano (oregano oil-based supplement), PHYTOsolvan® (thyme and anise oil formulation), VERMI® (natural deworming support), EQUISOLVAN® (equine-specific supplement), and DOSTO®VET (veterinarian-exclusive line). These products are distributed through premix and compound feed manufacturers, farmers, veterinarians, and agricultural trade channels across more than 60 countries. The company controls the entire production chain from seed selection through cultivation, distillation, and final product manufacturing at their facility in northern Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DOSTO® Oregano: Premium product line based on natural oregano oil from exclusive Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum Var. 'Vulkan' variety, supporting animal health and performance.
• PHYTOsolvan®
• VERMI®
• EQUISOLVAN®
• DOSTO®VET

Products and services

• DOSTO® Oregano Premium natural feed supplement based on oregano essential oil derived from the exclusive Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum Var. 'Vulkan' variety. Designed to support animal health, digestive function, and performance in livestock, breeding animals, and pets. Sold to farmers, compound feed manufacturers, veterinarians, and agricultural trade partners.
• PHYTOsolvan® Natural feed supplement combining thyme and anise essential oils to support respiratory function and respiratory tract health in animals. Sold to farmers, veterinarians, and feed manufacturers.
• VERMI® Natural deworming support product designed to assist in parasite management for various animal species. Sold to farmers and veterinarians seeking natural alternatives to synthetic anthelmintics.
• EQUISOLVAN® Natural feed supplement specifically developed for horses, supporting equine health and performance. Sold to horse owners, equine veterinarians, and agricultural trade channels.
• DOSTO®VET Product line exclusively available to veterinarians, offering natural feed supplement solutions for professional animal healthcare applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• One drop of essential oil contains 50-200x the active ingredient amount compared to dried herbs and tea infusions

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Denkavit B.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDenkavit B.V. is a customer and user of DOSTO® Oregano, valuing the natural product's scientific foundation. They emphasize that products are scientifically proven across multiple studies and that practical experience shows the product works very well.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pancosma (ADM Animal Nutrition): Swiss-headquartered feed additive specialist (now part of ADM) focused on phytogenics, flavors, and specialty ingredients. Direct competitor in essential oil-based feed additives.
• BIOMIN (dsm-firmenich): Specialist in natural feed additives including phytogenics, probiotics, and mycotoxin deactivators, now part of dsm-firmenich. Directly comparable in natural performance enhancers for compound feed.
• Phytobiotics Futterzusatzstoffe GmbH: German developer and manufacturer of phytogenic feed additives for livestock. Direct competitor to DOSTOFARM with overlapping essential oil and herbal extract product portfolios sold to compound feed manufacturers and farmers.
• Delacon (Cargill Animal Nutrition): Austrian pioneer in phytogenic feed additives acquired by Cargill in 2022. Direct competitor in essential oil and plant-based feed additives for poultry, swine, and ruminants with broader geographic reach.
• Dr. Eckel Animal Nutrition: German-based developer of natural feed additives and specialty ingredients for animal nutrition. Comparable German competitor with similar product positioning around phytogenic and functional feed additives.

Broad incumbents

• Alltech: Global animal nutrition company with a broad portfolio including natural feed additives, premixes, and supplements. Larger incumbent offering overlapping phytogenic solutions alongside wider nutritional products.
• Kemin Industries: Global ingredient manufacturer serving animal feed, pet food, and human nutrition. Comparable through its animal nutrition division offering natural feed additive solutions including essential oil-based products.

Emerging players

• Nor-Feed: French specialist in plant-based feed additives derived from botanical extracts. Comparable focus on phytogenic solutions for animal health and performance, with growing international distribution.
• Vetagro: Italian animal nutrition company specializing in micro-encapsulated feed additives and phytogenic ingredients. Comparable niche player with overlapping essential oil and botanical-based product offerings.

Regional players

• MIAVIT GmbH: German manufacturer of premixes and specialty feed additives. Regional peer with comparable premix manufacturing footprint in Northern Germany and similar customer base among compound feed producers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dostofarminternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dostofarm-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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