In2Food

Name

In2Food

Legal name

In2Food B.V.

Website

https://in2food.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

In2Food is a Dutch producer and distributor of food ingredients, proprietary cleaning and disinfection chemistry (SynQ), and cheese coatings (Plasticoat), serving dairy, plant-based, and food manufacturers across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany via direct sales and telemetry-based replenishment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Industry Ingredients & Hygiene Chemicals

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Other Food Manufacturing (3119)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Food-Grade Chemicals & Processing Aids Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAJ)

Keywords

• Food ingredients supply
• Industrial cleaning chemicals
• Cheese coating products
• Dairy hygiene solutions
• Food industry chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Duiven

HQ country

Netherlands

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Chemical Products (Ingredients, Hygiene, Coatings): In2Food generates revenue through the sale of proprietary and third-party branded chemical products for the food industry, including cleaning agents, disinfectants, cheese coatings, cultures, and food ingredients. Products are sold directly to food manufacturers with flexible delivery options including bulk and small packaging.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

In2Food manufactures and supplies chemical products and food ingredients for the food industry, including proprietary cleaning and disinfection agents (SynQ brand), cheese coatings (Plasticoat brand), enzymatic cleaning products (Realco), cultures, and other food ingredients for dairy and plant-based producers. The company also offers telemetry-based automated inventory management and packaging return services, operating across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.

Product overview

In2Food is a food ingredients and hygiene solutions provider serving the food industry in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. The company operates as a cooperative purchasing organization with 120 years of experience, offering a comprehensive portfolio under the SynQ brand (own production with R&D and laboratory capabilities) and distributed Realco enzymatic cleaning products. The product portfolio includes CIP cleaners (alkaline, acid, chlorine-containing), foam cleaners, disinfection products, enzymatic cleaning agents, biofilm removers, cleaning additives, cheese coatings (Plasticoat brand), and ingredients for dairy and plant-based industries including cultures. Services include telemetry-based inventory management and on-site advisory support. The company has approximately 130 employees and over 120 high-quality partners in their network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SynQ: Own brand of cleaning and disinfection products including CIP cleaners, foam cleaners, and additives for the food industry
• Plasticoat

Products and services

• SynQ CIP Cleaners (Alkaline & Acid Range) Universal alkaline and acid CIP (Clean-in-Place) cleaners for food industry CIP installations in meat, fish, vegetable, dairy, and soft drink production. Designed for effective removal of protein, fat, organic, and inorganic contamination including heavy soil and lime deposits.
• SynQ Foam Cleaners (Alkaline, Acid & Chlorine Variants) Universal foam cleaners (alkaline, acid, and chlorine-containing) producing a stable, well-adhering foam layer for open-surface cleaning in food, beverage, and dairy production environments across light to heavy-duty applications.
• SynQ Disinfection Products
• SynQ Cleaning Additives (K500 Liquid & Powder) Liquid and powder cleaning additives used in combination with SynQ alkaline cleaners (lye/sodium hydroxide) to enhance 1-phase cleaning in dairy and food industry CIP systems. Improves dirt-carrying capacity and removal of fat, protein contamination, lime, and milk stone deposits.
• SynQ Blue Floor Alkaline Floor Cleaner Alkaline floor cleaner formulated for removal of forklift track contamination, mineral, plant, or animal oils and fats from food production floors. Suitable for manual application or scrubbing machines.
• SynQ Multi Neutral Cleaner Neutral, phosphate-free manual cleaner with strong degreasing action for food industry use. Non-corrosive and applicable on all materials.
• Realco Enzymatic Cleaning Products (CIPZYM 500, BIOREM, ENZYFOAM, POWERZYM) Light-alkaline buffered enzymatic cleaning agents for effective removal of organic contamination (starch, proteins, fats) in food industry and large kitchens. Includes patented biofilm removal treatment (BIOREM line) for closed circuits and open surfaces, and enzymatic foam cleaners (ENZYFOAM SG) for all open surfaces.
• Plasticoat Cheese Coatings Proprietary cheese coating products that protect, conserve, and give cheese an attractive, glossy appearance. Part of In2Food's protection and conservation product range for cheese manufacturers. Available in Kosher-certified Passover and non-Passover varieties.
• Food Ingredients for Dairy & Plant-Based Industries Extensive package of ingredients for the dairy and plant-based industries, including flavor and structure makers, bacterial cultures (including cooled and freeze-dried cultures for yogurt and cheese), rennet, and technical auxiliary substances. Offered with on-site advisory services for formulation.
• Telemetry-Based Smart Inventory Management Service Automated digital inventory management service using telemetry technology that monitors customer stock levels and triggers automatic refilling on location. Includes flexible delivery of bulk or small packaging and return of empty packaging (cans, drums, IBCs, Variboxes) to support circular economy and reduce customer stockouts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 service availability 365 days per year ensures production continuity for customers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• STOCKMEIER GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn2Food, as part of Synerlogic, joined the STOCKMEIER Group family business. This represents a significant strategic partnership that expands In2Food's reach and resources within the European food ingredients and hygiene sector.
• ZUCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn2Food and ZUCO combined their strengths for clean and safe dairy production. This partnership focuses on providing integrated solutions for dairy hygiene and production quality, leveraging the complementary expertise of both companies.
• RealcocoreTechnology or IntegrationIn2Food distributes Realco's enzymatic cleaning products including CIPZYM 500, BIOREM product line (A1, 10, 20), ENZYFOAM SG, and POWERZYM M. Realco products feature patented enzymatic treatments for biofilm removal and are distributed exclusively through In2Food in the Dutch and Belgian markets.
• SynerlogicmajorOthersIn2Food B.V. is a subsidiary of Synerlogic B.V., which is in turn part of CA FNZ Holding B.V. The Synerlogic group includes CA FNZ Holding B.V. and its affiliated companies, headquartered in Duiven, Netherlands.
• 120+ Partner NetworkcoreOthersIn2Food maintains an extensive network of over 120 high-quality partners built over 120 years of operations. These partners collaborate to find the right solutions for every food industry challenge, covering ingredients, hygiene products, and technical support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Novonesis (formerly Chr. Hansen): Global leader in microbial and fermentation solutions including cultures for dairy and cheese production — directly comparable to In2Food's cultures and rennet portfolio for the dairy industry, with similar application expertise but a global commercial footprint.
• IMCD: Specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor with strong presence in Europe. Directly comparable to In2Food's role as a specialty B2B supplier of food-grade chemicals, ingredients, and processing aids to mid-market manufacturers.
• Azelis: Global specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor with strong European footprint. Comparable to In2Food's combined chemicals-plus-ingredients distribution model and technical support services, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Barentz: European-headquartered distributor of specialty food and nutrition ingredients serving dairy, bakery, and beverage manufacturers. Comparable to In2Food's ingredients portfolio and customer base, with similar mid-market focus but broader European reach.
• Caldic: European specialty distributor of food ingredients and chemicals, with comparable services in formulation support and supply chain solutions. Highly comparable to In2Food's ingredient distribution and value-add formulation activities across Benelux and beyond.

Broad incumbents

• Kerry Group: Global taste and nutrition company supplying food ingredients and functional solutions to dairy, meat, and beverage manufacturers. Comparable to In2Food's ingredient and flavor/texture portfolio, with broader geographic reach and scale.
• Diversey (Solenis): Provider of cleaning, sanitation, and hygiene solutions to the food processing and dairy industries. Comparable to In2Food's SynQ CIP and disinfectant product lines, with broader international reach and larger product breadth.
• Ecolab: Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions for the food and beverage industry. Directly comparable to In2Food's SynQ cleaning and disinfection portfolio, though Ecolab operates at vastly greater scale and across all major geographies.
• Brenntag: Global chemical and ingredients distributor serving food, pharmaceutical, and industrial customers across Europe and beyond. Comparable to In2Food's distribution and ingredient-trading activities, though Brenntag operates at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• DSM-Firmenich: Major global supplier of food ingredients, flavors, cultures, and enzyme solutions for dairy, bakery, and plant-based applications. Comparable to In2Food's ingredient and culture offerings, though operating at much greater scale and across a far broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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