Damhert

What Damhert does

Damhert Nutrition NV is a privately held Belgian family-owned functional food manufacturer headquartered in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium, operating since approximately 1970 with the Delaan sub-brand dating to 1965. The company specializes in dietary-restriction and lifestyle-oriented food products spanning sugar-free, gluten-free, lactose-free, keto, FODMAP, bio-organic, plant-based, weight-management, low-salt, high-fiber, and protein-enriched categories, with a catalog of more than 20 distinct product ranges. Core technology is built around proprietary ingredient formulations, most notably the Tagatesse sweetener blend (isomalt, fibers, sucralose, and tagatose derived from milk), polyol-based sugar substitutes that are excluded from carbohydrate counts in keto diets, and plant-based proteins using wheat proteins enriched with vitamin B12 and iron.

The company generates revenue through three primary channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via damhert.com (free delivery over €50 in BENELUX, with cross-border shipping to 25+ European countries), retail distribution through better supermarkets across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, and a dedicated B2B portal at damhert-b2b.com serving resellers, grocers, fitness professionals, and therapists. A 5% commission affiliate program targeting dietitians and content creators supplements the marketing layer. The Dutch market is served through a wholly-owned subsidiary, Damhert BV, which holds SKAL organic certification, and logistics is handled via BPost (standard) and DPD (standard and DPD Fresh refrigerated transport for plant-based fresh products within Belgium), with Mollie processing online payments across multiple European methods.

Damhert holds BRC Global Standard certification for food safety (since 2013, GFSI-recognized), European BIO organic certification (annual audit by Quality Partner), and the Crossed Grain Trademark gluten-free certification from the Dutch Celiac Association, providing credibility in regulated dietary niches. The company is led by CEO Grete Remen with a stated emphasis on local Belgian production. No external institutional funding, M&A activity, or revenue disclosure is present in the available data, consistent with its status as a privately held family business operating in the mid-market segment of European functional foods.

Name

Damhert

Legal name

Damhert Nutrition NV

Website

https://damhert.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Damhert is a privately held Belgian family-owned functional food manufacturer producing sugar-free, gluten-free, lactose-free, keto, plant-based, and organic products for health-conscious and dietary-restricted consumers, distributed via BENELUX retail supermarkets, direct-to-consumer e-commerce across 25+ European countries, and a B2B reseller portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Functional Food Manufacturing

NAICS

Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing (3113), All Other Specialty Food Retailers (445298)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060), Bakery Products (2050)

akta.pro primary industry

Better-for-You / Functional Snacks (Low Sugar, Keto, Probiotic, Fortified) (CRADABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sweeteners (Sugar, HFCS, Alternative Sweeteners) (CRADAOAB), Snack Bars (Granola, Protein, Cereal Bars) (CRADABAG), Hydrocolloids, Thickeners & Gelling Agents (Pectin, Xanthan, Carrageenan, Gelatin) (CRADAOAD)

Keywords

• Functional food manufacturing
• Sugar substitute products
• Gluten free foods
• Plant based foods
• Organic food production

Headquarters

HQ city

Heusden

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Retail Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales through damhert.com website. Products are sold at listed prices with free delivery for orders over €50 in Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Standard delivery costs €4.95-€13.95 depending on destination country.
2. B2B Wholesale: Wholesale distribution to retailers, supermarkets, grocers, fitness trainers, coaches, and therapists across BENELUX. Damhert offers attractive resale prices for business partners.
3. Affiliate Program: Commission-based affiliate program where dietitians and content creators earn 5% commission per sale through their unique referral links, including future purchases from the same customer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Damhert manufactures and sells functional and specialty food products (sugar-free, gluten-free, lactose-free, plant-based, keto, organic, low-salt, high-fibre, weight-management, FODMAP-friendly, and protein-enriched ranges), including the proprietary Tagatesse sugar substitute and the Delaan artisanal sauce line. Products are sold direct-to-consumer via the damhert.com e-commerce site and through retail supermarkets in BENELUX, with a parallel B2B reseller channel via damhert-b2b.com and an affiliate programme targeting dietitians and content creators; delivery covers 30+ European countries.

Product overview

Damhert is a Belgian health food company specializing in functional foods for the dietary shelf. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of 20+ product ranges addressing specific dietary needs and lifestyle preferences. Core offerings include Tagatesse (sugar substitute), No Sugars (diabetic-friendly products), Gluten Free, Plantbased (meat substitutes, cheeses, deli meats), Lactose Free, Protein Power (protein bars and snacks), Keto, Bio (organic), Régime (weight management), Wellbeing, Fibre Fit, Low Salt, FODMAP-friendly, Pure Fruit spreads, Vegetarian, Traditional artisan products, Delaan artisanal sauces, and Fit Food. Damhert operates as a single unified brand with multiple product categories targeting health-conscious consumers, diabetics, and those with specific dietary requirements in the BENELUX market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tagatesse: Sugar substitute brand designed for diabetics or those looking to avoid sugar, featuring a blend of isomalt, fibers, sucralose, and tagatose
• Delaan
• Protein Power
• Régime
• Biofood
• Fit Food

Products and services

• Tagatesse Damhert sub-brand and product line of sugar substitutes designed for diabetics and consumers avoiding sugar, based on a proprietary blend of isomalt, fibres, sucralose and tagatose derived from milk via enzymatic processes, with a low glycaemic index.
• No Sugars Range Sugar-free product line containing less than 0.5g sugars per 100g, spanning biscuits, sweets and chocolates formulated for diabetics and consumers avoiding sugar.
• Gluten Free Range Gluten-free food range designed for individuals with celiac disease, gluten allergy, and non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), certified with the Dutch Celiac Association's crossed-grain trademark.
• Less Sugars Range Reduced-sugar products containing only naturally occurring sugars (maximum 5g sugars per 100g), with sweetness delivered via sugar substitutes.
• Plantbased Range Plant-based dry products (cookies, candies, jams, bread) and 100% plant-based meat substitutes, cheeses and deli meats made from wheat proteins with limited soy, enriched with vitamin B12 and iron, and containing 0% cholesterol.
• Lactose Free Range Lactose-free range with less than 0.1g lactose per 100g, covering chocolates, breakfast products, cookies and pastas for lactose-intolerant consumers.
• Protein Power Range Protein-focused product line including protein bars and brownie boxes, made with plant-based ingredients such as pea and rice protein, without unnecessary additives, supporting muscle recovery, energy and satiety.
• Régime Range Weight-management product range designed to support healthy weight loss, including rice and spaghetti alternatives for low-carb diets.
• FODMAP Range Products drawn from the gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian, fibre-fit and organic ranges that are also suitable for the FODMAP elimination phase.
• Wellbeing Range Range supporting specific health goals including healthy digestion, collagen production, energy boost, and detoxification.
• Bio Range (Organic) Organic food products grown using 100% controlled organic methods, certified under European EU organic standards (BIO certificate).
• Keto Range Low-carbohydrate product range for ketogenic and low-carb diets, using polyol formulations that are excluded from carbohydrate counts.
• Pure Fruit Range Fruit spreads and syrups without added sugar, containing only naturally occurring sugars present in fruit.
• Low Salt Range Products with reduced salt content and free of potassium, beneficial for heart, kidneys, and diabetes-related kidney disease.
• Fibre Fit Range High-fibre products supporting digestion, providing satiety, and helping prevent constipation, IBS and heart disease.
• Vegetarian Range 100% vegetarian products containing no meat, fish, insects or poultry, covering a diverse assortment of nutritious plant-based options.
• Traditional Range Artisanally crafted products with natural ingredients providing authentic nostalgic flavours, including honey, cookies and sesame bars.
• Delaan Sauces Damhert sub-brand of artisanal sauces including mayonnaise, tartar sauce and mustard, made from 100% natural Belgian ingredients with 100% corn oil and no artificial colours or preservatives, in production since 1965.
• Fit Food Range Selection of dried exotic fruits and seeds rich in vitamins, minerals and fibres, designed to boost vitality and promote healthy gut flora.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products contain less than 0.5g sugars per 100g in no-sugars range
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Dietitians (Affiliate Partners)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDietitians participate in Damhert's affiliate program earning 5% commission on sales through their unique links. They receive sample packs and special offers throughout the year to get acquainted with products.
• Content Creators and InfluencersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInfluencers and bloggers can become Damhert ambassadors through the affiliate program, earning commission while promoting healthy food choices to their followers.
• Retailers and ResellerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupermarkets, grocers, fitness trainers, coaches, and therapists can stock Damhert products with attractive resale prices offered through the B2B portal.
• BPost and DPD (Logistics Partners)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLogistics partners handling product delivery. BPost for standard deliveries, DPD for standard and DPD Fresh (refrigerated transport for fresh products/meat substitutes within Belgium).
• Mollie (Payment Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationOnline payment system provider enabling secure payment processing for e-commerce transactions including iDeal, Bancontact, PayPal, Belfius, KBC/CBC, Sofort Banking, VISA, Mastercard.
• Quality PartnercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnual audit conducted by Quality Partner, recognized by competent authorities for certification of operators in organic production methods. Enables Damhert's BIO certificate and European organic label use.
• SKAL BiocontrolecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDutch organic certification body providing SKAL certificate for Damhert's Dutch branch operations.
• Dutch Celiac AssociationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGrants gluten-free certification and crossed grain trademark to Damhert, certifying the company as a reliable supplier of safe gluten-free products for Europe.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Veganz: German plant-based food brand offering meat and dairy alternatives, snacks, and confectionery across European retail. Comparable to Damhert's Plantbased and No Sugars confectionery ranges with a similar emerging-player scale and European footprint.

Direct peers

• Pulsin: UK-based maker of protein bars, protein powders, and plant-based snack products positioned for keto, low-sugar, and high-protein consumers. Directly comparable to Damhert's Protein Power and Keto ranges.
• Eat Natural: UK-based manufacturer of better-for-you snack bars, muesli, and cereal bars with gluten-free and no-added-sugar ranges. Directly comparable to Damhert's Protein Power, No Sugars, and Gluten Free ranges in target consumer, retail channel, and product format.
• Nakd / Natural Balance Foods: UK brand specializing in raw fruit-and-nut snack bars, cookies, and breakfast biscuits with no added sugar, vegan, and gluten-free positioning. Closely comparable to Damhert's No Sugars, Plantbased, and Gluten Free ranges sold in mainstream European health aisles.
• Dr. Schär (Schar): Italian/European gluten-free specialty food manufacturer offering breads, pasta, crackers, and cookies across European supermarkets. Closely comparable to Damhert's Gluten Free range in category, certification (crossed-grain), and retail positioning.
• Linwoods: Irish health food brand producing milled seeds, flax, hemp, and functional food mixes sold across UK and European health aisles. Comparable to Damhert's Fit Food, Fibre Fit, and Functional/Wellbeing ranges targeting health-conscious consumers.

Broad incumbents

• Hain Celestial Group: US-listed multinational natural and organic food company with European brands (Yorkshire Provender, Ella's Kitchen, Linda McCartney). A broad incumbent operating in the same organic, plant-based, and better-for-you retail space as Damhert.
• Alpro (Danone): European plant-based dairy and food brand owned by Danone, spanning plant milks, yogurts, desserts, and meat alternatives. Comparable to Damhert's Plantbased range but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Nestlé Health Science: Global nutrition-focused division of Nestlé offering diabetic-friendly, weight-management, and functional foods across European pharmacy and retail channels. A large incumbent competing for the same diabetic, keto, and weight-management consumer Damhert targets.
• Hero Group: Swiss multinational food company producing baby food, preserves/jams, and specialty health foods across Europe. Comparable to Damhert's Pure Fruit spread line and broader specialty/healthy positioning as a larger incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DamhertNutrition
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/damhert-nutrition-n-v
• Instagraminstagram.com/damhertnutrition

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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