Cizeron Bio

What Cizeron Bio does

Cizeron Bio is a French manufacturer of organic animal compound feed headquartered in La Gimond (Loire), producing since 1973 under continuous organic certification and operating as the first fully organic feed company in its sector in France. The company makes made-to-order feed for poultry, pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, horses and rabbits across more than 450 formulations delivered in flour, crumble and pellet forms, with a stated production capacity of 45,000 tonnes per year serving approximately 1,800 farming clients in France plus export accounts across Europe and the Middle East.

Its core technology rests on the proprietary Proteinkern bypass-protein process, which combines mechanical and thermal treatment of up to 16 plant species (camelina, hemp, peas, fava beans, lupine, flax) to produce proteins digested in the intestine rather than the rumen, allowing reduced soy imports and lower nitrogen excretion. This is complemented by a micro-dosing station installed in 2013 for precision supplementation and a dedicated formulation software used by four staff to optimize rations for species, breed and housing conditions. The integrated André Cizeron flour mill, certified organic since 1973 and producing over 500 tonnes of flour annually, operates as a separate artisanal sub-brand.

Revenue is generated through direct field sales to organic livestock farms, supported by six commercial representatives providing on-site nutritional consultation, supplemented by export sales (with German-language support) and direct retail flour sales at the mill site. Pricing is per-tonnage for industrial feed and per-bag for mill products, with no subscription or software component. The customer base is dominated by SMB organic farms, with strategic enterprise relationships through cooperative partners such as SODIAAL and Biolait. The company is family-owned (sixth generation since 1763), led by CEO Jean-Charles Cizeron since 2012, with approximately 40 employees and registered share capital of €228,000.

Name

Cizeron Bio

Legal name

CIZERON BIO SA

Website

https://cizeron-bio.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cizeron Bio is a French family-owned manufacturer of organic compound animal feed, producing since 1973 for poultry, pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, horses and rabbits via proprietary protein-valorization technology. It serves roughly 1,800 farms across France and exports to nine European countries plus the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Animal Feed Manufacturing

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (31111), Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Grain Mill Products (2040)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFADAIAA

Livestock Complete Feed Milling & Blending (Cattle/Swine/Poultry)

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Feed Manufacturing/Commodity Feed Milling & Blending (Grain-Based, Complete Feeds)

SECONDARYAFADAIAD

Pelleted & Crumbled Feed Manufacturing

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Feed Manufacturing/Commodity Feed Milling & Blending (Grain-Based, Complete Feeds)

SECONDARYAFADAKAI

Performance & Metabolic Modifiers (e.g., Betaine, Carnitine)

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Feed Manufacturing/Medicated & Functional Feed (Coccidiostats, Probiotics, Performance Additives)

Keywords

• Organic animal feed
• Livestock nutrition
• Poultry feed manufacturing
• Ruminant feed
• Organic feed ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

La Gimond

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Organic Animal Feed Products: Cizeron Bio manufactures and sells organic animal feed for various species (poultry, pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, horses, rabbits). Feed is produced in multiple forms (flour, crumble, pellets) and offered across more than 20 product ranges. Production is made-to-order with short lead times.
2. Raw Materials Supply: Cizeron Bio supplies raw materials (cereals, legumes, oilseeds) to farming operations, leveraging expertise in organic raw material procurement.
3. Nutritional Health Products: Since 2022, Cizeron Bio offers complementary nutritional health products (e.g., Alisummer for heat stress, NAT PREPA VM OF for calving preparation) distributed as cures or specific doses, mainly in bag delivery with some bulk options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cizeron Bio is a French manufacturer of organic animal feed founded in 1973, producing compound feed exclusively under organic agriculture specifications. The company offers more than 450 feed formulations across species including poultry, pigs, cattle (dairy and beef), sheep, goats, horses, and rabbits, in flour, crumble, and pellet forms. It also supplies raw materials, complementary nutritional health products, and operates the André Cizeron artisanal organic flour mill.

Product overview

Cizeron Bio is a French manufacturer of organic animal feed for breeding since 1973. The company produces compound feeds exclusively under organic agriculture specifications, organized into product ranges by animal species: Poultry (20+ feeds for pullets, laying hens, broilers), Pigs (15+ feeds), Cattle (20+ feeds for dairy cows and beef cattle), Sheep (10+ feeds), Goats (complete range), Horses and Rabbits. The core products are supplemented by sub-brands including PREPA VELAGE (calving preparation), Pro-F range (dairy cow production), Protein kernel (proprietary protein enrichment process), and nutritional products range. The company also operates the André Cizeron flour mill (separate business unit) and provides technical advisory services through its team of specialists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Poultry Feeds More than 20 organic feeds for pullets and laying hens and more than 15 feeds for broilers, offered in flour, crumble, or pellet form. Includes INDUSTRY, Farm, NAT 100% (100% organic raw materials), and complementary ranges for organic poultry producers.
• Pig Feeds More than 15 organic pig feeds across 4 product groups, adapted to all farm sizes (from a few sows to dozens), all breeds, and breeding methods (free-range, straw-based, closed cycle). Focuses on protein quality, energy balance, minerals, antioxidants, and palatability.
• Cattle Feeds More than 20 organic feeds for dairy cows across 4 product groups focused on protein digestibility, energy diversity, trace elements and vitamins. Also includes the BOVINS CROISSANCE ET VIANDE range for growth and fattening animals, with appetite control and carcass quality focus.
• Sheep Feeds About 10 organic sheep feeds specifically formulated without added copper, including meat lamb feeds, breeding lamb feeds, dairy sheep feeds, and meat sheep feeds, with focus on palatability and digestive/sanitary safety.
• Goat Feeds Complete organic range for kids and producing goats to support growth and maintain milk production. Special focus on feed palatability and pellet presentation to encourage consumption.
• Horse and Rabbit Feeds Organic feed for horses and ponies suitable for leisure or working animals, plus feed for rabbits designed to support health and growth.
• Raw Materials Supply Supply of organic raw materials (cereals, legumes, oilseeds) that cannot be produced on the farm. Partnership with regional cereal farms and cooperatives. Cizeron Bio shares its expertise to supply raw materials to farming operations.
• Nutritional Products Range Complementary nutritional health products launched in 2022, distributed by cure or specific doses. Mainly delivered in bags with some bulk options or directly incorporable into feed for targeted needs. Includes products for heat stress management and calving preparation.
• André Cizeron Flour Mill Artisanal organic flour mill certified since 1973. Produces over 500 tonnes per year of wheat, spelt, rye and other grains using traditional stone mills. Works with individuals (direct retail sales of 1kg, 5kg, 10kg bags) and food industry professionals (bakeries, pizzerias, distributors, supermarkets).
• Protein Kernel (Proteinkern) Proprietary protein enrichment technology developed over 5 years of intensive research. Uses up to 16 different plant species (camelina, hemp, peas, fava beans, lupine, flax) processed through mechanical and thermal methods to create bypass proteins that improve feed efficiency and reduce total protein content.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced carbon footprint by 90% through logistics optimization (trucks return loaded with raw materials)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pôle Bio Massif CentralminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 April 2024Cizeron Bio supports the BioRéférences project led by this collective of ~15 actors in 5 ruminant farming sectors. Project provides 8 years of techno-economic references, 8 thematic studies, case studies, and input price references for organic livestock development in Central France.
• SODIAALcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2023Dairy cooperative working with Cizeron Bio on 'Le Bio pré de vous' initiative promoting local protein autonomy. Launched Pro-F range (September 2023) guaranteeing compliance with Origin France protein requirements. SODIAAL prioritizes 100% French-origin and local proteins for production cows.
• EuroTierminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Major international livestock trade show in Germany. Cizeron Bio exhibited in 2021 to expand European business network and partnerships with production, trade, research and development actors.
• Campus AgronovacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2020Training partnership with agricultural education center in Loire (42). Cizeron Bio provides apprenticeship opportunities for students pursuing BTS Technico-Commercial Agrofournitures. Company commercial employees serve as professional tutors for apprentices. Partnership aims to train future actors in organic farming market.
• Euréa GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Founding partner when Cizeron Bio was established in 1998 through collaboration between the Cizeron flour mill and the Euréa group (based in Feurs, 42).
• ITAB (Institut de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation biologique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench institute for organic agriculture and food. Cizeron Bio participates in ITAB technical days and shares research on organic livestock nutrition, including topics like pig grazing and pasture management.
• Afivol (Association Régionale Filière Volaille Rhône-Alpes)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional poultry sector association. Cizeron Bio is listed as partner providing organic feed solutions for regional poultry farmers.
• Cluster Bio Rhône-AlpesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional organic sector cluster. Cizeron Bio was awarded BIO'INNOV 2016 by this organization. The cluster aims to inform, support, and unite organic market actors.
• Coop de France Rhône Alpes AuvergneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional federation of agricultural cooperatives. Cizeron Bio participates in this network representing cooperative interests in the region.
• Agence BiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench organic agency. Cizeron Bio benefited from the Avenir Bio Fund for material and intangible investments through this agency.
• Sommet de l'ElevagecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier European livestock trade show in Clermont-Ferrand. Cizeron Bio served as official feed supplier for animal demonstrations in 2021 and 2022. Won Prix spécial Bio in 2019.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• InVivo Group: French agricultural union and one of Europe's leading agricultural cooperatives, with feed and animal nutrition operations. Comparable as a broad French/European feed supplier with scale advantages.
• Sanders (Avril Group): Leading French animal feed manufacturer and a brand of the Avril group. Comparable as a domestic feed supplier to French livestock farmers across poultry, swine, and cattle, with broader scale and conventional plus specialty ranges.
• ForFarmers: Leading European animal feed company operating in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, UK, and Poland. Comparable as a multi-species feed manufacturer serving European livestock farmers, with overlapping presence in Cizeron Bio's export geographies.
• Terrena: Major French agricultural cooperative with feed and livestock production activities. Comparable as a large French supplier to organic and conventional livestock farmers with broad species coverage.
• De Heus Animal Nutrition: Dutch-headquartered global animal feed company with strong presence across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Comparable as a multi-species compound feed manufacturer with similar B2B sales-led model and European footprint.
• Néalia: French agricultural cooperative active in animal nutrition and livestock production. Comparable as a French feed supplier serving cooperative and farm customers across multiple species.

Direct peers

• Valorex: French specialty animal feed company known for extrusion-based protein solutions, including a focus on reducing imported soybean. Comparable to Cizeron Bio's protein-valorization positioning and similar French livestock customer base.
• Euréa Group: French animal nutrition group that was the founding partner when Cizeron Bio was created in 1998. Direct peer as a French compound-feed manufacturer serving similar livestock producer customers, with overlapping protein and premix capabilities.
• Mixscience (MG2MIX): French animal nutrition specialist offering premixes, specialty ingredients, and feed solutions for multiple species. Direct peer in the European animal nutrition market with a comparable species coverage and B2B farm-customer model.

Emerging players

• Biomühle (organic feed specialists): German organic feed manufacturer focused on certified organic compound feeds for livestock. Comparable as a European organic-only feed peer operating in adjacent geography with overlapping species coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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