What Inex does

Inex is a Belgian family-owned dairy processing company, founded in 1898 and headquartered in Bavegem, East Flanders, operating under the Inex NV legal entity. The company processes meadow milk sourced from 455 local dairy farms within a 100km radius into a comprehensive portfolio spanning fresh and long-life dairy products — yoghurt, cream (notably a 40% variant recognized with six consecutive Superior Taste Awards), milk, chocolate milk, flavoured milk, buttermilk, desserts, organic dairy, and the Bambix toddler growth milk line, plus a plant-based oat cuisine extension. Its core technology is UHT (Ultra-High Temperature) processing enabling 12-month shelf life, complemented by biobased Tetra packaging (80%+ plant-based), FSC-approved cardboard, and a 2020-installed state-of-the-art PET bottle line, alongside clean-label capabilities (carrageenan-free, lactose-free options).

Inex serves four primary customer segments: (1) European retailers and food multinationals via private label and co-packing (B2B, multi-year contracts, quotation-based pricing), with a flagship partnership with Colruyt Group (Boni brand) since 2003; (2) foodservice professionals (chefs, restaurants, hotels, catering) through wholesale distributors; (3) food industry manufacturers via bulk dairy ingredients (UHT milk, cream, butter) in bag-in-box and 1000L formats; and (4) Belgian schools as the country's largest school milk supplier. The company also operates direct retail distribution of its own consumer brand in Belgium.

The business model is diversified B2B and B2C, combining enterprise private label contract manufacturing, own-brand retail, foodservice channel sales, and industrial ingredient supply, with exports to 30+ countries. Distribution combines direct field sales, wholesale distributors, and direct retail. The company holds IFS, BRC, EU Biolabel, Halal, and Auto Control System certifications, and is in its fourth generation of Pycke family ownership under Managing Director Catherine Gilain-Pycke, having most recently expanded via the 2024 acquisition of Dutch dairy processor Veco Zuivel.

Name

Inex

Legal name

Inex NV

Website

https://inex.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Inex is a 126-year-old Belgian family dairy processor that sources meadow milk from 455 local farms to produce fresh and long-life dairy products for European retailers (private label), foodservice, food industry manufacturers, and Belgian schools, exporting to 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Processing

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511), Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers (424430)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Label/Co-Manufactured Fluid Milk Processing (AFAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cream & Half-and-Half Processing (AFAHAAAG), Dairy Desserts & Puddings Manufacturing (Custards, Rice Pudding) (AFAKAKAI), Plant-Based Barista & Foodservice Formulations (Foaming/Steaming Milks, Culinary Creams) (AFAHAJAG)

Keywords

• Dairy processing
• Private label manufacturing
• UHT dairy products
• Meadow milk production
• Foodservice dairy supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Bavegem

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Label Manufacturing: Develops, produces, and packages private label dairy products for European retailers and food multinationals. Contract manufacturing for fresh and long-life products including liquid dairy, yoghurts, and desserts in various packaging sizes.
2. Own Brand Dairy Products: Production and sale of Inex-branded dairy products (yoghurt, cream, milk, chocolate milk) through retail channels and foodservice distributors in Belgium and export markets.
3. Food Industry Ingredients: B2B supply of industrial dairy ingredients (cream, milk, butter) in bulk packaging (bag-in-box, 1000L) to food manufacturers for ready meals, desserts, bakery products.
4. School Milk Supply: Largest school milk supplier in Belgium, providing dairy products to educational institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Inex is a Belgian family dairy processing company that develops, produces, and packages fresh and long-life dairy products—including yoghurt, cream, milk, chocolate milk, buttermilk, desserts, growing-up milk, organic dairy, butter, and plant-based oat cuisine—alongside private label manufacturing, co-packing services, and bulk industrial dairy ingredients (UHT milk, culinary cream) for retailers, foodservice operators, and food industry manufacturers. Products are sourced exclusively from 455 local dairy farms within a 100 km radius of its Bavegem facility, with export operations reaching 30+ countries.

Product overview

Inex is a Belgian family dairy company offering a comprehensive portfolio of dairy products and related services. The core product line includes yogurt, cream (Room), milk (Melk), chocolate milk, flavoured milk, buttermilk, desserts, and growing-up milk (Bambix), complemented by organic dairy and plant-based alternatives like oat cuisine. For the food industry, Inex supplies industrial-scale UHT milk and culinary cream in bulk packaging formats. The company also offers private label development and co-packing services for retailers and food multinationals. Products are distributed across retail (consumer packs), foodservice (professional formats), and food industry (bulk industrial formats) channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bambix: Growth milk range for toddlers from age 1, 100% Belgian
• Boni

Products and services

• Yoghurt In-house branded yoghurt recognized by pure, authentic flavors and smooth, creamy texture, sold for everyday home consumption across Belgian retail and export markets.
• Cream (Room) 40% Meadow-milk based 40% cream suitable for all preparation types; winner of the Superior Taste Award (3 stars) for 6 consecutive years, supplied to retail, foodservice, and food industry customers.
• Milk (Melk) Belgian meadow milk with rich, authentic taste from cows grazing at least 120 days per year, sold for home consumption and supplied to foodservice and food industry.
• Chocolate Milk (Chocolademelk) Full, creamy chocolate milk recognized for its rich chocolate taste, available both cold and warm, sold through retail and school channels.
• Flavoured Milk (Melk met Fruitsmaak) Milk drinks with fruit flavour available in vanilla, strawberry, and banana variants, positioned as thirst quenchers for both young and old consumers.
• Buttermilk (Karnemelk) Low-fat, low-calorie buttermilk rich in calcium and vitamins, sold for everyday home consumption.
• Dairy Desserts (Desserten) Dairy desserts prepared according to traditional recipes, providing a meal-finishing option for home consumers.
• Bambix Growing-up Milk (Groeimelk) 100% Belgian growing-up milk specially formulated for toddlers from age 1, adapted with quality proteins, omega fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals; acquired by Inex in 2017.
• Organic Dairy (Biozuivel) Organic dairy products made from livestock raised according to strict organic farming guidelines regulated by food authorities; EU Biolabel certified.
• Oat Cuisine (Haver Cuisine) Plant-based oat-based cooking product offering a lighter creamy touch for soups, sauces, and other culinary preparations.
• Butter (Boter) Traditional Belgian butter with an authentic butter taste prepared using traditional methods, supplied to foodservice and food industry customers.
• Coffee Creamers (Koffiemelk) Coffee creamers in cup formats including UHT coffee cream and Super Gold Cup, designed to add a creamy touch to coffee in foodservice settings.
• UHT Milk for Food Industry Ultra-high temperature treated milk in whole, semi-skimmed, and skimmed variants supplied in large format packaging (bag-in-box, big bags) for food industry applications.
• Culinary Cream for Food Industry Specialized cream products for food producers including 35%, 40%, and 30% fat content variants, plus culinary cream 20% optimized for binding and thickening in industrial food production.
• Private Label & Co-packing Services Development, production, and packaging services for private label dairy products for European retailers and food multinationals, covering both fresh and long-life products under the customer's brand.
• School Milk Program Direct supply of milk, chocolate milk, yoghurt, and flavoured milk to Belgian schools as part of Inex's position as the largest school milk supplier in Belgium.

Quantifiable outcome

• Superior Taste Award - 3 stars for 6 consecutive years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Blessed Dairies (Rwanda)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Through Exchange non-profit organization, Inex shares dairy expertise with Rwandan dairy company Blessed Dairies. Managing Director Cathérine Gilain-Pycke visited the company in August 2019, and founder Milton Ngirente visited Inex facilities in October 2019. Support provided in process optimization and packaging solutions.
• Kombeza Foods (Malawi)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership through Exchange non-profit supporting African dairy entrepreneurs. Plant Manager James Ngulube received training at Inex in 2019 and 2022 as part of Kombeza's planned product range expansion. Inex provided guidance in strategy, production, marketing, and sales.
• Colruyt GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Long-term collaboration since 2003 (fourth generation Pycke leadership) producing Boni private label dairy products. Unique partnership with dairy farmers ensuring stable, transparent market pricing. Products packaged in innovative PET packaging. Flagship private label relationship.
• Exchange (ASBL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange is a Belgian non-profit organization that supports promising African entrepreneurs and their growth. Inex partnered with Exchange to identify and support African dairy projects including Blessed Dairies and Kombeza Foods.
• Fost PlusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of Fost Plus, which promotes and coordinates the collection, sorting, and recycling of household packaging waste in Belgium.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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