De Hoeve Innovatie

What De Hoeve Innovatie does

De Hoeve Innovatie is the innovation arm of De Hoeve BV, a Dutch private limited company headquartered in Valkenswaard, Netherlands, and a co-founder of the Keten Duurzaam Varkensvlees (KDV) sustainable pork supply chain cooperative. The company develops, pilots, and implements sustainability-focused innovations for the Dutch pig farming sector, operating under an explicit 'Onderzoeken, Ontwikkelen, Ondersteunen' (Research, Develop, Support) methodology anchored to an on-site demo farm (Demoboerderij). Its core proprietary products are the Dagontmesting automated daily manure removal system and the Stal van de Toekomst (Stable of the Future) barn design, both engineered for source-directed reduction of ammonia and methane emissions as an alternative to end-of-pipe air-washer solutions. Supporting offerings include an RFID-based Smart Farming system for individual animal tracking from birth to slaughter, CO2 footprint calculation using LCA methodology, and the PigFootPrint app (in development for 2025) for farm-level carbon management.

The technology stack combines hardware (automated flush systems, RFID ear tags, multi-gas sensor arrays) with software (carbon footprint modelling and certification platforms) and is validated through national research partnerships with Wageningen University & Research and the Ministry of LVVN. The company is currently running an active innovation pipeline covering long-tail pig husbandry (2024, five farmers), sensor-based emission borging (2022, four pilot farms), the Interreg RAMBO ammonia-reduction project (2023, Flanders-Netherlands border region), sensor testing research, and monodigestion of fresh manure for energy-neutral farming. Revenue is generated through two streams within the De Hoeve BV group: innovation services (project-based, partly grant-funded via EU and Dutch government sources) and certification services (De Hoeve Certificering, with annual audits of 200+ KDV chain partners including pig farmers, butchers, and retail). Go-to-market is community-led and field-sales driven through the KDV cooperative, with farm coaches and demonstration days as primary channels; pricing is not publicly disclosed and no external funding rounds have been recorded.

Name

De Hoeve Innovatie

Legal name

De Hoeve BV

Website

https://dehoevebv.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

De Hoeve Innovatie is the Dutch pig-farming innovation arm of De Hoeve BV, developing and piloting source-directed emission-reduction technology (notably Dagontmesting daily manure removal), RFID-based individual animal tracking, and CO2 footprint tools for the KDV sustainable pork cooperative and its 200+ farmer members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Pig Farming Innovation Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (1152), Support Activities for Animal Production (11521), Hog and Pig Farming (112210)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock Housing, Bedding & Waste Management Services (Manure Handling) (AFAEALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Handling & Housing Equipment (Stalls, Headlocks, Chutes, Gates) (AFAAAIAK), Livestock & Herd/Flock Operations Management Advisory (Nutrition, Housing, Performance) (AFACAJAL), Livestock Identification & Recordkeeping Services (RFID Tagging, Traceability Setup) (AFACAEAH), Livestock Performance Monitoring Services (Weighing Programs, BCS, Data Capture) (AFACAEAL)

Keywords

• Sustainable pig farming
• Manure removal systems
• Ammonia emission reduction
• Pig farm certification
• Precision livestock technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Valkenswaard

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Innovation Services: De Hoeve Innovatie stimulates, develops, and implements innovations within Keten Duurzaam Varkensvlees (KDV). Revenue appears to come from research funding, EU grants (e.g., RAMBO project), and potentially service fees for innovation consulting and implementation support.
2. Certification Services: De Hoeve Certificering handles certification of all KDV chain partners, with revenue derived from certification fees charged to participating businesses. The certification process includes annual audits, farm visits, and compliance verification.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

De Hoeve Innovatie is responsible for stimulating, developing, and implementing innovations within the Keten Duurzaam Varkensvlees (KDV) cooperative, a Dutch sustainable pork supply chain. Its core offerings are the proprietary Dagontmesting (Daily Manure Removal) automated system and the Stal van de Toekomst (Stable of the Future) barn design, which together provide source-directed ammonia and methane emission reduction for weaned piglet and fattening pig housing. The company complements these with Smart Farming RFID-based individual animal tracking, CO2 footprint calculation services, the in-development PigFootPrint app, and multi-stakeholder innovation projects covering long-tail pig keeping, sensor-based emission monitoring, and energy-neutral farming.

Product overview

De Hoeve Innovatie operates as the innovation arm of Keten Duurzaam Varkensvlees (KDV), developing and implementing sustainable solutions for the Dutch pig farming industry. The company's offerings center on two core proprietary products: the Dagontmesting (Daily Manure Removal) system and the Stal van de Toekomst (Stable of the Future) barn design, both featuring automated daily manure removal to eliminate ammonia at the source. Supporting these are complementary services including Smart Farming (RFID-based individual animal tracking), CO2 Footprint Calculation (LCA methodology), and the PigFootPrint App for farm-level carbon management. De Hoeve Innovatie also conducts eight named innovation projects addressing tail docking, emission monitoring, ammonia reduction, and energy production. De Hoeve BV operates under two divisions: De Hoeve Innovatie (innovation projects) and De Hoeve Certificering (certification services for KDV chain partners).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dagontmesting (Daily Manure Removal) Automated daily manure removal system for pig farms that eliminates ammonia and other harmful gases at the source before they develop in the stable, providing an alternative to end-of-pipe air washers and improving in-barn air quality, animal health, and technical performance.
• Stal van de Toekomst (Stable of the Future) Complete barn system design incorporating source-directed emission reduction measures with daily manure removal as the core technology, applicable to finishing pig and weaned piglet housing in renovation and new-build projects.
• Smart Farming with RFID RFID ear tag-based system that records individual pig data from birth (date, gender, genetics of sire and dam, medical treatments such as antibiotics) and links it to slaughterhouse results, enabling full chain traceability, antibiotic management, and individual animal performance analytics for KDV pig farmers.
• CO2 Footprint Calculation Service Service for all participating KDV pig farmers that calculates the CO2 footprint of pig farms using an LCA methodology (developed with Blonk Consultants), measuring environmental impact and identifying improvement opportunities; forms the data backbone for the in-development PigFootPrint app.
• KDV Chain Certification (De Hoeve Certificering) Annual certification service delivered through sister division De Hoeve Certificering for all KDV chain partners, covering sustainability, animal welfare, and environmental compliance through structured audits, farm visits, and compliance verification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy value of fresh manure is 4x higher than manure several weeks old, enabling efficient biogas production through monodigestion
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Westfort (Slachterij Westfort)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestfort is the KDV slaughterhouse partner that measures project results using camera imaging. They collaborate on innovation projects like the long-tail pig initiative, providing slaughter data for performance evaluation.
• Wageningen University & Research (WUR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWUR is a key research partner collaborating on pig farming innovation. De Hoeve serves as one of three national research locations for sensor-based emission measurement, alongside locations for dairy and poultry.
• Province of BrabantmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government partner supporting sustainable agriculture innovation in the Brabant region, a key pig farming area in the Netherlands.
• Metropool Regio EindhovenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional development agency partner supporting innovation initiatives in the Brainport Eindhoven region.
• Vinçotte Nederland B.V.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndependent certification body that audits and certifies all KDV chain links. Provides third-party verification of compliance with sustainability, animal welfare, and environmental standards.
• Producert / KIWA VerincoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnual inspection bodies for IKB (Integrated Chain Management) that verify IKB certificates and 1-star Better Life (Beter Leven) certifications for KDV pig farmers.
• Interreg Vlaanderen-Nederland (RAMBO Project)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerRAMBO (Reductie van Ammoniak via Brongerichte en flankerende Oplossingen) brings together seven partners to develop advanced measures and techniques enabling livestock farmers to significantly reduce ammonia emissions. Focus on existing pig and poultry barns in the border region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Topigs Norsvin: Global pig genetics supplier with a major Dutch footprint; a broader incumbent shaping the production side of the Dutch pork chain that De Hoeve's innovation and certification work supports.
• Vion Food Group: Large Dutch meat processor participating in sustainable pork chains; a broader incumbent whose slaughterhouse role intersects with De Hoeve's chain-wide certification and traceable pork positioning.

Direct peers

• Big Dutchman: Global leader in pig housing and feeding equipment. Directly comparable to De Hoeve Innovatie as a supplier of housing, manure-handling, and stable-system solutions for commercial pig farms.
• WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp: German pig farm equipment supplier covering feeding, housing, and liquid-manure systems. Comparable to the integrated stable and manure-removal solutions De Hoeve offers in renovation projects.
• Fancom: Dutch specialist in climate control, sensors, and automation for pig and poultry houses. Overlaps with De Hoeve's stable design and sensor-based emission monitoring offering.
• Munters: Provides ventilation and emission-control solutions for livestock buildings, including alternatives to source-based manure removal. A direct alternative supplier for Dutch pig stables.
• Schauer Agrotronic: Austrian supplier of pig welfare, feeding, and stable equipment, with smart-stable product lines overlapping De Hoeve's Stal van de Toekomst concept.

Emerging players

• Agri Information Partners: Dutch developer of farm management and chain information systems for livestock. Adjacent to De Hoeve's Smart Farming / chain-traceability and PigFootPrint direction.
• Porphyrio (Royal GD spin-out): Data analytics and AI platform for poultry and pig production. Comparable as an emerging data-driven livestock technology player serving Dutch producers alongside De Hoeve's RFID/sensor offering.

Others

• Vinçotte / Kiwa (Kiwa VERIN): Third-party auditors that perform KDV chain partner certification audits. They are ecosystem participants rather than competitors, but comparable as Dutch certification bodies serving the sustainable agri-food market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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