Kreglinger
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1797
- HeadquartersAntwerpen, Belgium
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Kreglinger firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kreglinger
- Legal name
- Kreglinger Europe NV
- Website
- https://kreglinger.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1797
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Kreglinger industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Ingredient Distribution
- NAICS
- Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246), Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (42469), Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers (424590)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Natural, Organic & Health Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Organic & Natural Foods Import/Export & Global Trading (AFAIAJAK), Fair Trade & Ethical Supply Chains (Certification, Traceability, Producer Support) (BPAGALAL), Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing Certification Services (AFALAMAD)
Keywords
Where Kreglinger is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Antwerpen
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices6 records
Markets served
Kreglinger business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others
Revenue model
- Specialty Ingredients Distribution: Distribution of specialized ingredients of natural and chemical origin for food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, plastics, rubber, coatings, petroleum products and crop protection. Revenue generated through product sales with typical distribution margins.
- Logistics Services: Customs, storage, and distribution services through Kregspedi NV, handling goods for group companies and third parties. Provides customs clearance, bonded warehousing, fiscal representation, and European distribution from Antwerp port.
- Product Safety Testing Services: Microbial testing services through TAAG Europe joint venture, offering PCR tests, classical microbiology, NGS sequencing and custom solutions for quality control.
- Real Estate: Property management through Vastgoedmaatschappij Kreglinger NV (CIK), managing office, commercial and residential properties in Brussels EU district and Antwerp city center.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Kreglinger product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kreglinger Europe NV is an independent specialty distributor sourcing and distributing ingredients of natural and chemical origin to industrial customers across Europe. The company serves five core verticals — food ingredients, cosmetic ingredients, nutraceuticals/pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, and agro/crop protection — complemented by a Product Safety division offering PCR-based microbial testing kits and laboratory equipment, and an integrated logistics arm (Kregspedi NV) for customs, warehousing, and European distribution from the Port of Antwerp.
Product overview
Kreglinger is a European specialty ingredient distributor with five core divisions: Food Ingredients, Cosmetic Ingredients, Nutraceuticals/Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Chemicals, and Agro. The company operates Kreglinger Product Safety as a specialized division offering PCR-based microbial detection solutions and laboratory equipment distribution. The Product Safety division includes a 50/50 joint venture (TAAG Europe) with TAAG Technologies for microbial testing services, exclusive European distribution of TAAG multiplex PCR kits, and since 2025, exclusive European distribution of Four E's Scientific laboratory equipment. Kreglinger Logistics (Kregspedi) provides customs, distribution, and fiscal representation services. The company maintains certifications including ISO 9001, BRCGS, Ecovadis, and organic certifications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Kreglinger Wines: Wine estates in Tasmania (Pipers Brook Vineyard) and South Australia (Norfolk Rise Vineyard), and Tasmanian rainwater '9' brand
- Kreglinger Collections
- Kreglinger Real Estate
- Kreglinger Logistics
- TAAG Europe Service Lab
Products and services
- Food Ingredients Distribution Distribution of specialty ingredients for bakery, beverages, meat, dairy, sauces, snacks, soups, confectionery, and pet food applications; includes fibers, aromas, fat and sugar substitutes, rice derivatives, and proteins. Customers are food and beverage manufacturers in Benelux, UK, Ireland, France, and Germany.
- Cosmetic Ingredients Distribution Distribution of ingredients for hair care, skin care, personal care, anti-aging, color cosmetics, sun care, and pet care formulations, with focus on natural, organic, and clean beauty solutions. Customers are cosmetics and personal care manufacturers in Benelux, France, Germany, UK, and Ireland.
- Nutraceuticals/Pharmaceutical Ingredients Distribution Specialty ingredients for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets, including krill oil, red yeast rice, oyster mushroom extract, flavors, taste masking agents, minerals, excipients, and natural and organic ingredients with controlled heavy-metal and pesticide residues. Customers are pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers.
- Industrial Chemicals Distribution Distribution of polymers and binders, functional additives, pigments and colorants, processing consumables, and sustainable products for coatings, composites, and related industrial applications. Primary markets are Benelux and UK.
- Agro/Crop Protection Products Distribution Distribution of crop protection products and biostimulants including ITCAN SL270, CROWN MH, MAGNA SL, ANTAK, and KIGA products, with registrations in 25+ European countries. Customers are agricultural input distributors and growers.
- TAAG Multiplex PCR Detection Kits High-quality multiplex PCR kits for simultaneous detection of pathogens (Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, E. coli, S. aureus) and 100+ spoilage microorganisms, including F41-kit and AIGOR Salmonella detection kits that are 1,000 to 10,000 times more sensitive than conventional methods. Distributed exclusively in Europe.
- AIGOR Rapid Salmonella Detection Rapid Salmonella PCR detection kit targeting challenging matrices such as chocolate, poultry, and nuts, reducing incubation time from 22-24 hours to a few hours. Distributed to food safety laboratories and quality control operations across Europe.
- MILA AI Platform for Custom PCR Kit Development AI-driven platform that enables rapid and cost-efficient development of custom multiplex PCR kits tailored to specific client testing needs, used for detecting beer spoilers, fecal indicators, and other microorganisms.
- TxA AI Environmental Monitoring Software AI-powered software that optimizes environmental monitoring programs by predicting the most effective sampling points through advanced data analysis to refine control processes.
- Four E's Scientific Laboratory Equipment Distribution Distribution of laboratory equipment including automated DNA/RNA extraction systems, centrifuges, dry bath incubators, vortex mixers, liquid handling instruments (Precipette pipettes), and qPCR systems (ChaiBio). Distributed exclusively in Europe.
- TAAG Europe Service Lab Microbial Testing Service laboratory providing microbial testing services including rapid pathogen detection (PCR), classical microbiology, NGS sequencing, and custom quality control solutions, located near Brussels Airport and part of the global TAAG LABS network.
- Kreglinger Logistics (Kregspedi NV) Logistics services including customs clearance, bonded warehousing, European distribution, fiscal representation, sample management, and multimodal transport from Antwerp port; ISO 9001 and AEO certified. Serves both Kreglinger group companies and third parties.
Companies that use Kreglinger
Customer profileSegments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Kreglinger technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
AI capability5 records
Feature5 records
Kreglinger partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Beachemie GmbHminorPartnership with innovative German producer of natural dry vinegar based in Chemical Park Bitterfeld-Wolfen. Beachemie specializes in clean-label acidulants and natural preservation solutions, fully certified for food safety.
- MicroDriedminorPartnership for dried fruit and vegetable ingredients. MicroDried produces dried ingredients with natural integrity, combining innovation with sustainable production methods.
- Four E's ScientificcoreOfficial distributor of Four E's Scientific in Europe since 2025. Provides full range of laboratory equipment including DNA/RNA extraction systems, centrifuges, dry bath incubators, vortex mixers, liquid handling instruments (Precipette pipettes), and qPCR systems (ChaiBio). Supports transition from traditional microbiology to molecular biology.
- CHEMITAL S.A.U.minorDistribution partnership for ANYFOS, a clean-label phosphate replacer developed by CHEMITAL. Delivers performance in fresh and cooked meat applications while meeting consumer expectations for phosphate-free products.
- UpGrainminorSwiss startup partnership for upcycling brewer's spent grain into nutritious ingredients. UpGrain transforms beer production byproducts (millions of tons annually) into protein and fiber-rich ingredients, turning waste into value.
- ValorexminorPartnership for T-Lin ingredient used in egg-free brioche bread and other applications. Valorex provides functional ingredients for bakery products.
- Averix BiominorDistribution and supply agreement making Kreglinger and Averix Bio significant suppliers in the cannabinoid products market in UK and Europe.
- BENEOminorJoint webinar collaboration demonstrating the use of BENEO textured wheat proteins as plant-based meat alternatives. Educational partnership for market development.
- JPL FlavourscoreKreglinger appointed as exclusive distribution partner for leading independent British flavour house JPL Flavours across Netherlands, Belgium, France and Luxembourg. Expands Kreglinger's specialty ingredients portfolio with extensive range of natural flavour solutions.
- TAAG TechnologiescoreExclusive distributor of TAAG Technologies (American company) in Europe for high-quality multiplex PCR kits for pathogen and spoilage detection. Includes AI-driven platform MILA for custom kit development and AIGOR technology for rapid Salmonella detection (1000-10000x more sensitive).
- TAAG Europecore50/50 joint venture between Kreglinger Product Safety NV and TAAG Technologies for service laboratory in Brussels. First European lab located near Brussels Airport, part of global TAAG LABS network including Chicago, Mexico, and Santiago de Chile. Provides microbial testing services, expects ISO 17025 accreditation via A2LA (Q1 2025) and BELAC (Q2-Q3 2025).
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Kreglinger competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- DKSH: Swiss market expansion services provider specializing in Asia-Pacific distribution of food ingredients, personal care, and specialty chemicals. Comparable in supplier representation and ingredient distribution, though with regional concentration in Asia.
- Brenntag: Global chemical and ingredients distribution leader with broad portfolio including specialty food, pharma, and personal care. Larger, more diversified competitor that can compete on scale and global reach Kreglinger cannot match.
Direct peers
- IMCD: Dutch specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with similar multi-vertical structure (food, nutrition, personal care, pharma, industrial). Directly comparable in exclusive distribution partnerships and technical sales approach, but globally scaled.
- Biesterfeld: German specialty chemicals distributor serving food, personal care, pharma, and industrial markets. Directly comparable European specialty distribution model with similar exclusive supplier approach.
- Azelis: Belgian-headquartered global specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor serving food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets. Closest peer in business model, vertical structure, and European specialty distribution focus; operates at significantly larger scale.
- Caldic: Dutch specialty ingredients distributor with comparable verticals (food, personal care, pharma, industrial). Closely aligned business model focused on technical sales and exclusive supplier partnerships.
- Barentz: Dutch specialty ingredients distributor with strong European presence in food, personal care, and animal nutrition. Similar multi-vertical, supplier-partnership-led model with technical sales teams.
- Manuchar: Belgian-headquartered chemical distribution company with Antwerp roots and global reach in specialty chemicals and ingredients. Similar heritage, European focus, and family-controlled independence.
Emerging players
- Bio-Rad Laboratories: Leading supplier of PCR-based pathogen detection kits. Competes with TAAG Technologies products that Kreglinger distributes, and represents the type of established diagnostics vendor whose market position Kreglinger's Product Safety vertical must leverage rather than displace.
- Eurofins Scientific: Global food safety testing services giant. Competes directly with Kreglinger's TAAG Europe Service Lab in microbial and PCR testing for food processors. Established scale player in food safety services that Kreglinger's JV must compete against.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Kreglinger social profiles
Digital presenceKreglinger compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance10 records
Kreglinger financial estimates
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Kreglinger leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Kreglinger subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
Kreglinger funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Kreglinger M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Kreglinger
What does Kreglinger do?
Kreglinger Europe NV is an independent specialty distributor sourcing and distributing ingredients of natural and chemical origin to industrial customers across Europe. The company serves five core verticals — food ingredients, cosmetic ingredients, nutraceuticals/pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, and agro/crop protection — complemented by a Product Safety division offering PCR-based microbial testing kits and laboratory equipment, and an integrated logistics arm (Kregspedi NV) for customs, warehousing, and European distribution from the Port of Antwerp.
Is Kreglinger a public or private company?
Kreglinger is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Kreglinger founded?
Kreglinger was founded in 1797. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Kreglinger based?
Kreglinger is headquartered in Antwerpen, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does Kreglinger make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Specialty Ingredients Distribution is the primary driver. The others are logistics Services, product Safety Testing Services and real Estate.
Who are Kreglinger's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are DKSH and Brenntag. Direct peers are IMCD, Biesterfeld, Azelis, Caldic, Barentz and Manuchar. Emerging players are Bio-Rad Laboratories and Eurofins Scientific.
Does Kreglinger have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kreglinger.
What industry is Kreglinger in?
Kreglinger's product category is Specialty Ingredient Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAOAAAK, Natural, Organic & Health Foods Wholesale Distribution, with a secondary code of AFAIAJAK, Organic & Natural Foods Import/Export & Global Trading. Its NAICS code is 4246 and its SIC code is 5160.