What Coppens International does

Alltech Coppens is a Netherlands-headquartered specialist in high-performance fish feed, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alltech Inc., the global animal health and nutrition company. Founded in 1993 (acquired by Alltech in 2023), the company develops, manufactures, and sells species-specific feed formulations for commercial aquaculture (trout, sturgeon, catfish, eel, seabass, seabream, carp) and the hobby/ornamental market (angling, koi, pond, aquarium), with additional private-label manufacturing for partner brands. Production is concentrated at two ASC Feed Standard-certified facilities in Nettetal, Germany and Raisio, Finland (via majority-owned Alltech Fennoaqua Oy), and products are exported to more than 60 countries through direct sales and an agent/distributor network.

The company's underlying technology is built on 25+ years of aquaculture research at the Alltech Coppens Aqua Centre (ACAC) in the Netherlands, generating proprietary feed concepts including Boost Concept, Seasonal Nutrition, Sturgeon Skeleton Pack (SSP), Net Energy Concept, and the Fillet Colour Predictor. Recent innovation includes a low-fishmeal eel feed developed with Wageningen University, which reduces forage fish dependency by 50%. The company has invested materially in sustainability credentials, holding ASC Feed Standard, Global GAP, ISO 50001, and EcoVadis Platinum (top 1%) certifications, alongside 100% renewable electricity operations, 621 solar panels at ACAC, and a 13.2% reduction in carbon footprint per kg of feed since 2021.

Commercially, Alltech Coppens operates a B2B sales-led model with quote-based pricing for aquaculture farms and multi-year contracts, supplemented by private-label arrangements. The company maintains three customer segments (industrial aquaculture, hobby/ornamental, and private-label partners) and distributes primarily through direct enterprise relationships and a global agent/distributor network, with no public disclosure of revenue or named end customers.

Name

Coppens International

Legal name

Alltech Coppens B.V.

Website

https://alltechcoppens.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Alltech Coppens is a Netherlands-headquartered specialist in high-performance fish feed for commercial aquaculture and hobby/ornamental markets, exporting species-specific formulations to 60+ countries from production facilities in Germany and Finland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aquaculture Fish Feed

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Species-Specific Warmwater Fish Feed (Carp, Pangasius, Other Warmwater Species) (AFADADAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ornamental & Aquarium Fish Feed (AFADADAH)

Keywords

• Aquaculture fish feed
• Fish nutrition
• Aquaculture feed manufacturing
• Ornamental fish feed
• Private label feed

Headquarters

HQ city

Helmond

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fish Feed Manufacturing and Sales: Alltech Coppens develops, manufactures, and sells high-performance fish feed for aquaculture farms and the hobby/ornamental market. Revenue is generated through direct sales to aquaculture operations and through private label arrangements where partners sell products under their own brand names.
2. Private Label Solutions: The company offers private-label fish feed solutions allowing partners to bring trusted, high-performance products to their customers under their own brand names, providing an additional revenue stream through contracted manufacturing arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Coppens International, operating as Alltech Coppens, develops and manufactures high-performance fish feed tailored to multiple species and life stages. Its portfolio covers industrial aquaculture feeds for trout, sturgeon, catfish, eel, seabass/seabream, and carp, plus hobby and ornamental feeds for angling, koi, pond, and aquarium fish. The company also offers private-label manufacturing services allowing partners to market feed products under their own brands, supported by 25+ years of research at the Alltech Coppens Aqua Centre.

Product overview

Alltech Coppens is a global specialist in high-performance fish feed operating as a unified product portfolio across two main segments: Industrial Fish Feed (for commercial aquaculture including trout, sturgeon, catfish, eel, seabass/seabream, and carp) and Hobby Fish Feed (for recreational and ornamental fish including angling, Koi, pond, and aquarium applications). The company offers species-specific feed solutions with innovation-focused sub-products including Boost Concept, Seasonal Nutrition, Sturgeon Skeleton Pack (SSP), Net Energy Concept, Fillet Colour Predictor, and Aquate premixes. All products are backed by the Alltech Coppens Aqua Centre (ACAC), an R&D facility supporting continuous product development and testing. Private Label solutions allow partners to offer products under their own brands. The company exports to over 60 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alltech Coppens Aqua Centre: Research and development centre for aquaculture nutrition located in the Netherlands.

Products and services

• Industrial Fish Feed High-performance, science-driven fish feed formulations for commercial aquaculture operations, with species-specific feeds for trout, sturgeon, catfish, eel, seabass/seabream, and carp, designed to optimize growth, feed conversion, and fish health.
• Hobby Fish Feed Specialized feeds for recreational and ornamental fish including angling feeds, koi nutrition, pond fish feeds, and aquarium feeds, formulated for diverse hobby contexts and life stages.
• Private Label Fish Feed Manufacturing Contract manufacturing service allowing partners to bring high-performance, science-driven fish feed products to their customers under their own brand names, leveraging Alltech Coppens' formulations and manufacturing capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13.2% reduction in carbon footprint per kg of feed since 2021 base year (from 1.118 to 0.970 kg CO2e per kg)
• +5 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wageningen UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration between Alltech Coppens Aqua Centre (ACAC) and Wageningen University to develop sustainable eel feed formulations. With support from the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund, the project aims to reduce forage fish dependency ratio (FFDR) by 50% while maintaining eel health and growth. The partnership leverages academic research capabilities with industry application.
• Control UnionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Independent, accredited certification body engaged to carry out the ASC Feed Standard audit at Alltech Coppens facilities. Control Union conducted the audit as part of the certification process to verify compliance with ASC requirements.
• Finnforel OycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Alltech and Finnforel Oy partnered in early 2023 to acquire the Raisioaqua fish feed production facility (Finland's only fish feed factory), which was renamed Alltech Fennoaqua Oy. The partnership combined Alltech's aquaculture nutrition expertise with Finnforel's RAS (recirculating aquaculture systems) farming knowledge. In June 2025, Alltech increased its stake and became majority owner by acquiring Finnforel's share.
• Alltech Fennoaqua OycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinland's only fish feed production facility and part of the Alltech family of companies. Alltech acquired majority ownership in 2025. Specializes in RAS (recirculating aquaculture systems) nutrition and cold-water aquaculture feeds. Benefits from Alltech Coppens' research facilities and global distribution network.
• GuabiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Alltech family of companies, representing Alltech's broader aquaculture nutrition portfolio alongside Alltech Coppens and Alltech Fennoaqua.
• Academic InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlltech Coppens collaborates with academic institutions through programs including Academic Partnerships, Business Collaborations, and research projects with universities like Wageningen. These partnerships support the company's science-driven approach and innovation in aquaculture nutrition.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Skretting (Nutreco): Global leader in aquaculture feed, part of Nutreco (SHV Holdings). Competes head-to-head with Alltech Coppens in salmon, trout, and other finfish feeds across Europe and globally. Direct peer given matching product portfolio and customer base.
• INVE Aquaculture (Benchmark Holdings): Specialist in aquaculture nutrition and health products, part of Benchmark Holdings. Direct peer in advanced feed solutions for hatcheries and grow-out, with overlapping species focus including sea bass and sea bream.
• Zeigler Bros: US-based aquaculture feed manufacturer with species-specific diets for warmwater and coldwater species. Direct peer in specialty aquaculture feeds, with comparable R&D-driven formulation approach.
• Aller Aqua: Danish family-owned fish feed manufacturer producing feed for trout, salmon, eel, and other species. Direct peer with similar European focus and comparable product offerings across fresh and saltwater species.
• Cargill Aqua Nutrition: Division of Cargill producing aquaculture feeds including the EWOS brand. Direct competitor in industrial fish feed with broader footprint and larger parent company resources.
• Le Gouessant: French cooperative producing aquaculture feeds alongside terrestrial animal nutrition. Direct peer in European fish feed market with comparable species coverage and B2B distribution model.
• BioMar: Danish-headquartered aquaculture feed manufacturer serving salmon, trout, and other species globally. Direct competitor in European trout and salmonid feed markets with comparable sustainability commitments and species-specific formulations.
• Dibaq Aquaculture: Spanish aquaculture feed manufacturer with focus on sea bass, sea bream, and other Mediterranean species. Direct peer competing in the European marine fish feed segment with analogous product lineup.

Regional players

• Ridley Corporation: Australian-listed animal feed manufacturer with aquaculture feed operations in Asia-Pacific. Regional peer; comparable product portfolio but primarily serves APAC markets rather than competing directly in Europe.

Others

• Guabi Animal Nutrition: Sister company under Alltech Inc. group, producing animal nutrition including fish feeds in Latin America. Non-competing peer within same parent ecosystem; comparable aquaculture focus but geographic complementarity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 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

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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