Schaffelaarbos (part of symrise)

What Schaffelaarbos (part of symrise) does

Schaffelaarbos is a Netherlands-based B2B ingredient supplier focused on pet nutrition, operating as a subsidiary of Symrise AG (Frankfurt Stock Exchange). Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Barneveld, Gelderland, the company sells its products under the Nuvin brand, which includes a portfolio of natural ingredient solutions for pet food manufacturers: egg ingredients, chicken ingredients, hydrolyzed proteins, and health-focused products. These ingredients are designed for incorporation into dry foods, wet foods, and treats supplied by pet food brands and manufacturers. The company also supports pharmaceutical and dietary supplement applications for pets through related Symrise Pet Food offerings.

The underlying technology centers on ingredient processing and formulation expertise, including standardized hydrolysis processes for protein products and sustainable sourcing practices. The business supports customers through a consultative, enterprise field sales model — direct B2B engagement with pet food manufacturers featuring expert researchers, developers, and marketing specialists who provide formulation support and custom ingredient solutions. The company does not publish pricing, operating on a quotation-based model typical of B2B ingredient suppliers with long-term supply agreements.

Schaffelaarbos operates as one component within Symrise Pet Food's broader multi-brand portfolio, alongside SPF (palatability solutions), Videka (antioxidants and antimicrobials), Panelis (palatability measurement services using sensory panels), Yummypets (consumer insights), and Lab Services. The reported headcount of 12 employees indicates a focused specialty operation rather than a full-scale P&L entity, with the broader scale, global distribution, and corporate resources of Symrise AG providing the supporting infrastructure. Revenue is not separately disclosed, and the company's financial metrics are consolidated within Symrise's Pet Food segment.

Name

Schaffelaarbos (part of symrise)

Legal name

Schaffelaarbos

Website

https://nuvin-petfood.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schaffelaarbos, a subsidiary of Symrise AG, is a Netherlands-based B2B supplier of natural pet nutrition ingredients — egg, chicken, hydrolyzed proteins, and health products — sold under the Nuvin brand to pet food manufacturers for dry foods, wet foods, and treats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pet Food Ingredients

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (3111), Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing (311111)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Pet Food & Treat Ingredient Inputs (Rendered Meals/Fats, Palatants) (AFANAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Palatants, Flavors & Sweeteners (Intake Enhancers) (AFADAKAL), Co-Products & Pet Food Ingredients from Meat (Offal, Trimmings) (AFAKALAI)

Keywords

• Pet food ingredients
• Animal nutrition
• Palatability solutions
• Hydrolyzed proteins
• Pet food protection

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pet Nutrition Ingredients: B2B supply of natural ingredients (egg, chicken, hydrolyzed proteins, health products) to pet food manufacturers for use in dry foods, wet foods, and treats. Revenue generated through ingredient sales, likely via long-term supply contracts or direct purchase agreements with pet food brands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Schaffelaarbos, through its Nuvin brand, supplies natural nutrition ingredients (egg, chicken, hydrolyzed proteins, and health products) to pet food manufacturers for use in dry foods, wet foods, and treats. Operating as part of Symrise AG's Pet Food division, it also delivers palatability solutions (SPF) and food protection solutions (Videka), complemented by palatability measurement (Panelis), consumer insights (Yummypets), and laboratory services.

Product overview

Symrise Pet Food operates as a pet nutrition and pet care ingredients division of Symrise AG. The company offers a multi-brand portfolio organized around three core pillars: Nuvin (pet nutrition ingredients including egg, chicken, hydrolyzed proteins, and health products), SPF (pet food palatability solutions delivering sensory appeal), and Videka (pet food protection through antioxidants and antimicrobials). Supporting services include Panelis for palatability measurement, Yummypets for consumer insights, and Lab Services for quality testing. The brands serve pet food manufacturers, renderers, and the pharmaceutical/supplement sector with ingredients and solutions across dry foods, wet foods, and treats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nuvin: Pet nutrition brand offering natural ingredients including egg, chicken, health, and hydrolyzed protein solutions for pet food manufacturers.
• SPF (Symrise Pet Food)
• Videka
• Diana Food

Products and services

• Nuvin Nuvin is the pet nutrition brand offering natural ingredients including egg ingredients, chicken ingredients, hydrolyzed proteins, and health products for pet food manufacturers formulating dry foods, wet foods, and treats.
• SPF (Symrise Pet Food Palatability) SPF provides pet food palatability solutions that help deliver sensory appeal to companion animals through taste and aroma optimization.
• Videka Videka offers pet food protection solutions including antioxidants and antimicrobials to keep pet food products fresh and appealing.
• Egg Ingredients Natural whole food egg ingredients for pet nutrition, providing complete nutritional profiles for pet food formulations.
• Chicken Ingredients Satisfying, nutritious protein, fats, and broths derived from chicken for pet food formulations.
• Hydrolyzed Proteins Standardized, stable, pet-preferred hydrolyzed protein solutions for pet food applications.
• Health Products Health-focused ingredient products designed to help pets live well through functional ingredient applications.
• Antioxidants Antioxidant solutions for pet food protection to maintain freshness and prevent oxidation.
• Antimicrobials Antimicrobial solutions for pet food protection against microbial contamination.
• Lab Services Laboratory services supporting pet food protection testing and quality assurance.
• Panelis Panelis provides palatability measurement services using sensory panels to evaluate pet food acceptance and preference.
• Yummypets Yummypets provides insights into pet owner expectations and attitudes to inform product development.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Ohly (associated British Foods): Specialty ingredient manufacturer producing yeast extracts, savory flavors, and protein-based ingredients for food and pet food, with overlapping customer base of pet food manufacturers.
• Döhler: German-based natural ingredient supplier offering flavors, protein, and functional ingredients for food and pet food applications — directly comparable B2B ingredient supplier with similar European footprint.
• AFB International: One of the largest dedicated pet food palatability and ingredient companies, directly competing with Symrise Pet Food's SPF and Nuvin lines in palatants and protein-based ingredients for pet food manufacturers.
• Kemin Industries: Global ingredient manufacturer with a dedicated pet food and rendering technologies division offering palatability enhancers, antioxidants, and protein solutions — directly overlapping with Nuvin and Videka portfolios.

Emerging players

• Novus International: Animal nutrition and health company focused on amino acids, enzymes, and functional ingredients for companion animal and livestock feed — competes in select Nuvin health-product adjacencies.

Broad incumbents

• dsm-firmenich: Global nutrition and health ingredients giant with animal nutrition capabilities including vitamins, hydrolysates, and functional proteins, competing for pet food ingredient wallet at the largest OEMs.
• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland): Major agricultural processor with a substantial animal nutrition business supplying proteins, flavors, and specialty ingredients to pet food manufacturers, competing across the same B2B ingredient customers.
• Kerry Group: Global taste and nutrition company with a strong applied health and functional ingredients portfolio that serves pet food and animal nutrition manufacturers, competing with Nuvin and SPF in flavor and protein ingredients.
• IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances) — Nourish segment: Following its DuPont N&B merger, IFF became a top-tier ingredients supplier with broad pet food taste, texture, and protein offerings — a direct competitor at the platform level to Symrise Pet Food.
• Cargill: Global agricultural and food ingredient conglomerate with animal nutrition capabilities including proteins, hydrolysates, and rendering products used in pet food formulations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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