Speerstra Feed Ingredients BV

What Speerstra Feed Ingredients BV does

Speerstra Feed Ingredients BV is a privately held Dutch international trading company and importer of specialty feed ingredients, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Eesterga (near Lemmer), Netherlands, with approximately 10-12 employees and a separate trading entity, Speerstra Feed Trading BV. The company sources and distributes a broad portfolio of feed additives and nutritional supplements — including yeast culture products from Diamond V (XPC, NutriTek, LiquiPro), rumen-protected nutrients from Balchem (ReaShure-XC, AminoShure-XM, NiaShure, NitroShure), feed fats from Berg + Schmidt (BergaFat F100/T300, BergaFit 60), and proprietary product lines such as the Phytomax essential oil blends (five species-specific formulas launched in 2025) — to compound feed manufacturers, premix factories, pet food producers, forage traders, and end-user farmers across the Netherlands and broader European markets.

The company's core technical value proposition rests on product selection, formulation expertise, and supply chain curation rather than proprietary technology development; scientific credibility is anchored by research relationships with the Universities of Munich and Tübingen (for AuxInt extract validation) and a Dutch-language knowledge bank covering heat stress, rumen health, metabolic disease prevention, and precision feeding. The portfolio spans 30+ SKUs addressing gut health, rumen function, transition-period nutrition, energy supplementation, protein optimization, trace element bioavailability, and pellet quality across ruminants, pigs, poultry, goats, sheep, horses, and pets. One patented product (SoftAcid) combines organic acids with modified lignosulfonate for feed preservation and acidifying applications.

Speerstra operates a B2B sales-led model using account managers, direct customer relationships, and active participation in agricultural trade shows (Rundvee & Mechanisatie Vakdagen, VIV Europe, Dutch Poultry/Pork Expo, Landbouwbeurs Leeuwarden, European Equine Health & Nutrition Congress), supported by content marketing through its knowledge bank, trade publication articles, a podcast (Beurspraat), and earned media (RTL Z 'Doe maar duurzaam'). The company is co-owned and led by Jan and Tineke Speerstra, with no disclosed external institutional investment, parent company, or subsidiary structure; pricing operates on a quote/consultation basis rather than published rate cards.

Name

Speerstra Feed Ingredients BV

Legal name

Speerstra Feed Ingredients BV

Website

https://speerstra.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Speerstra Feed Ingredients BV is a Dutch privately-held international trading company that imports and distributes specialty feed ingredients — including Diamond V, Balchem, and Berg+Schmidt products plus its own Phytomax line — to compound feed manufacturers, premix factories, pet food producers, and forage traders across the Netherlands and broader Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Feed Ingredients & Specialty Additives

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (3111), Animal Food Manufacturing (31111), Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119)

SIC

Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock & Poultry Nutrition (Feed & Premixes) (HLAMAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Amino Acid Premixes & Concentrates (AFADAGAE), Specialty Diet Formulation (starter/finisher, transition diets, heat-stress, high-forage, low-starch) (AFADAMAJ), Probiotic/Direct-Fed Microbial (DFM) Premixes (AFADAGAG), Performance & Health Outcome Consulting (growth, FCR, milk yield, gut health) (AFADAMAG)

Keywords

• Animal feed ingredients
• Feed additive distribution
• Compound feed manufacturing
• Premix manufacturing
• Livestock nutrition products

Headquarters

HQ city

Eesterga

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Feed Ingredient Trading & Distribution: International trading company and importer of high-quality ingredients for the animal feed sector. Revenue is generated through the sale and distribution of branded feed ingredient products to B2B customers including compound feed manufacturers, premix manufacturers, pet food factories, forage traders, and livestock farmers. The company imports products from international suppliers and distributes them domestically and internationally.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Speerstra Feed Ingredients BV is an international trading company and importer that sources, imports, and distributes specialty feed ingredients and additives for the animal feed sector (ruminants, pigs, poultry, goats, sheep, horses, and pets). It develops innovative product concepts in collaboration with customers, suppliers, and research institutes, distributing partner-manufactured branded products (Diamond V, Balchem, Berg+Schmidt, APC) alongside its own formulations (Phytomax, Speerstra Buffermix, Speerstra DCAD Mix, Topmelk range). Primary customers are compound feed factories, premix manufacturers, pet food factories, forage traders, and end-user livestock farmers.

Product overview

Speerstra Feed Ingredients BV is an international trading company and importer of high-quality ingredients for the animal feed sector (dairy cattle, pigs, poultry, goats, sheep, horses, and pets). It develops innovative product concepts together with customers, suppliers, and research institutes. The product portfolio includes feed additives (Diamond V yeast culture and its various forms NutriTek, ReaShure-XC, NiaShure, NitroShure, LiquiPro, SmartCare), digestive health products (Phytomax in 5 species-specific formulas, SoftAcid, Prebiofeed 95, Cichoreipulp), rumen management products (MaxiBuff, Speerstra Buffermix, Speerstra DCAD Mix), energy and fat supplements (BergaFat F100, BergaFat T300, BergaFit 60, LipoVital C-92, Topmelksun, LipoAktiv Glu 60), protein sources (Hemoglobinepoeder AP301, Aardappeleiwit, Diervoedergist, Plasma/Appetein, Fibrofos 60), amino acid products (AminoShure-XM, Topmelk ProtiSpar), feed quality enhancers (PellTech, LignoBond DD, Optipartum-C+), glucose and energy products (Glycerol, Monopropyleenglycol MPG, Glycopulp 45, Dextrose), trace element products (KeyShure), and transition period solutions (Topmelk Transitie, Topmelk ProtiSpar). Core brands include Diamond V (the best-documented yeast product on the market with 70+ years of experience), Phytomax (launched 2025), and BergaFat/BergaFit (from Berg+Schmidt). Products are distributed primarily to compound feed manufacturers, premix manufacturers, forage traders, and end users. The company also distributes a range of trading products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diamond V yeast culture products Fermentation product derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast, composed of yeast, growth medium, and metabolic metabolites. Supports immune system, digestion, feed conversion, and rumen bacteria balance across ruminants, swine, poultry, sheep, goats, and horses. Distributed in multiple concentrations (XP, XPC, XPC Ultra, Original XPLS) for direct farm topdressing or for compound feed and premix manufacturers. For feed manufacturers and farmers.
• Phytomax (ACF, CALF, DAIRY, Poultry, Swine) Mix of essential oils, plant extracts, and natural plant parts supporting digestion and gut health. Available in five species-tailored formulas: ACF (rabbits, horses, guinea pigs, chinchillas), CALF (calves), DAIRY (ruminants), Poultry (poultry), and Swine (pigs). Scientifically validated AuxInt extract from universities of Munich and Tübingen. For feed manufacturers and livestock farmers.
• NutriTek Diamond V's most advanced natural nutritional product for dairy cattle, supporting stable rumen pH, closed gut wall, reduced stress hormones, lower somatic cell count during heat stress, and improved milk production over the entire lactation. For dairy farmers and feed manufacturers.
• ReaShure-XC Precision Release Choline with the highest choline concentration per kg on the market, featuring Balchem's X-technology coating for balance of feed stability, rumen stability, and intestinal release. Supports liver cleansing function and glucose production to stimulate milk production after calving. For dairy farmers and feed manufacturers.
• NiaShure Plant-based niacin coated with fat, making it 85% rumen-bypass. B3 vitamin needed for conversion of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Promotes glucose formation and inhibits adipose tissue breakdown. Recommended from 14 days before calving to 3–4 weeks after calving, and during hot weather for vasodilation. For dairy farmers, feed manufacturers.
• NitroShure Slow-release urea coated with multiple layers of fat, gradually released in the rumen over 8 hours. Optimizes protein-energy ratio in the rumen, producing more microbial protein. 100g NitroShure can replace 600g soyameal 44 or 700g rapeseed meal. Provides 2,550g crude protein, 2,540 OEB, 315 VEM, and 9% crude fat per kg. For ruminants.
• MaxiBuff Rumen buffer mixture combining fast-acting instant buffer components with slow-acting components for effective and long-lasting protection against rumen acidosis during heat stress. Features large, porous surface for acid neutralization. For ruminants.
• Speerstra Buffermix Proprietary mixture of four buffering products: Diamond V yeast culture, sea shell lime, magnesium oxide, and sodium bicarbonate. Addresses rumen acidosis on multiple fronts versus single buffers. Safe and affordable alternative for ruminants and goats.
• Speerstra DCAD Mix White granulate with coated anionic/acidic salts with a cation-anion balance of -12,700 mEq per kg. Ideal for lowering the cation/anion balance in rations for dry cows and can also be used for sows.
• Topmelk Transitie Combination of three unique products: ReaShure rumen-bypass Choline, Diamond V yeast culture, and NiaShure rumen-bypass Niacine. Dosage 100g/animal/day during last 3 weeks of dry period and first 4 weeks of lactation for problem-free calving and good lactation start.
• Topmelk ProtiSpar Unique combination of essential oils that inhibit protein-degrading bacteria in the rumen. Increases protein level available for the small intestine (more bypass protein), lowers ammonia production, and can save 500g soy or 700g rapeseed meal per animal per day.
• Topmelksun High-energy product based on oleic-rich European sunflower seeds (~45% fat, 80% oleic acid C18:1), with 85% rumen bypass. Provides 1,836 VEM and 16.5% crude protein. For dairy farmers supplying EU-28 milk streams where palm-based bypass fats cannot be used. Dosage 100–500g/animal/day.
• BergaFat F100 100% vegetable fat produced from palm oil, mainly saturated C16 fatty acids (palmitic acid). Rumen-bypass and palatable without chemical treatment. High energy value of 3,900 VEM per kg. For higher milk production and fat content, preventing 'summer dip' in fat percentage during grazing. For dairy farmers.
• BergaFat T300 Rumen-bypass fat powder for high-producing dairy cows, made from fractionated triglycerides from palm oil with natural glycerol content for improved palatability. Fully vegetable, non-hardened fat without carrier substance, 99% fat with 3,750 VEM energy value.
• BergaFit 60 Lecithin on silica carrier, consisting of 60% lecithin (phospholipids). Natural vegetable emulsifier ensuring better digestibility of fats in feed. Energy-rich lecithin extracted from oilseeds or beans.
• LipoVital C-92 Pure plant-based product from coconut oil, a fat complex in powder form with medium-chain fatty acids (especially C8 and C10), derived from selected palm fatty acids. For use in piglet feed, milk powder production, and quick energy for regulating body temperature in young animals.
• SoftAcid Patented liquid mixture of organic acids and modified lignosulfonate. Binds acid reducing aggressiveness while remaining as effective as pure organic acids. Not classified as dangerous goods (no ADR required). Reduces fungi, E. coli, and Salmonella in compound feeds and stored feeds. Also used for feed acidifying, mold inhibition in TMR mixtures, and treatment of silage cut faces.
• PellTech Press aid with lubricating effect in the die, increasing press capacity and reducing energy consumption during pressing. Produces harder, more wear-resistant pellets and limits dust and fines formation in silos. Especially suitable for feeds with heat-sensitive components such as enzymes.
• LignoBond DD Product based on calcium lignosulfonate obtained from the wood industry. Widely used in animal feed industry as binder or press aid. Improves pellet quality, press efficiency, and reduces percentage of fines in compound feed.
• Optipartum-C+ Natural amylase enzyme needed for starch digestion. Improves cell wall and starch digestion, resulting in more available energy for production, contents, and growth. Particularly effective when ration contains at least 20% starch or when feeding undegradable grass silage.
• LipoAktiv Glu 60 Energy source for transition and dairy cows consisting of rumen-bypass sugar. Coating with rumen-stable fat releases sugar only at intestinal level, providing quickly absorbed glucose energy without risk of rumen acidosis. Good flow properties and stable in premixes.
• AminoShure-XM Precision Release Methionine — the essential amino acid and one of the first limiting amino acids for dairy cattle. Particularly important in early lactation and in corn-rich rations. Contributes to increased production of energy, good intestinal available methionine source, and increased milk production and milk protein percentage.
• SmartCare Yeast fermentation product for calves that can be added to colostrum, milk, or milk powder. Manufactured using Diamond V's patented Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation technology. Unique metabolites promote good gut flora and support the immune system.
• LiquiPro – Diamond V Liquid form of Diamond V specifically for calves. Supports immune system, rumen development, and gut function. Stimulates intake of starter feed and roughage, and supports growth and body weight increase. Easily mixed into (artificial) milk.
• Hemoglobinepoeder (AP 301) Product from spray-dried animal blood cells. High-quality product with highly digestible and palatable proteins. Can partially or fully replace high-quality protein raw materials. For pigs, poultry, and pet food.
• KeyShure Organically bound trace elements with high biological availability of minerals. Metal chelate with types for EU available: copper, zinc, manganese, and iron. For lower mineral loss to the environment and better blood absorption of trace elements. For ruminants, pigs, and pet food.
• Monopropyleenglycol (MPG) Liquid monopropylene glycol. For formation of extra glucose during negative energy balance. Can be administered orally or via Propydos system or feed mixer to dairy cows. MPG (1,2-propanediol) is the building block for glucose formation in the animal. For ruminants, pigs, and goats.
• Glycerol Liquid glycerol (glycerine), building block for glucose formation in the animal. Palatable product for quick glucose supply, particularly important for dairy cattle in negative energy balance around calving. More palatable than propylene glycol.
• Glycopulp 45 Consists of 45% monopropylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) with dried chicory pulp (55%) as carrier. Increases formation of propionic acid in the rumen. Chicory pulp stimulates gut function and acts as a prebiotic. For cows from one week before calving to 100 days in lactation.
• Dextrose Natural form of glucose applied in pig and poultry feed by the animal feed industry. Important supplementary energy source. Contributes to better estrus. Produced after enzymatic treatment of starch.
• Aardappeleiwit Extracted from starch potatoes, characterized by high protein content and optimal amino acid ratio. European origin, NON-GMO, and permitted in VLOG feeds. Well-digestible protein used primarily in piglet and broiler chicken feed.
• Lin+ Specially flaked or laminated flaxseed protected against oxidation. Contains high levels of essential fatty acids with high rumen-bypass C18:3 (Omega-3) and C18:1. Contains 38% fat with at least 65% rumen bypass of the fat. Feed value of 1,690 VEM, 71 DVE, and 102 OEB per kg. Recommended dosage 0.5–1 kg per cow per day.
• Plasma (Appetein) Hydrolyzed plasma products including Appetein, enzymatically hydrolyzed plasma for piglets and other species. High-quality protein source improving palatability and supporting immune system and gut function.
• Natu-B4 100% natural replacement for choline chloride. Herbal product that activates energy metabolism and improves zootechnical performance. More than 100 scientific and practical studies worldwide demonstrate its effectiveness. Permitted in organic animal feeds (SKAL-certified).
• Mineralen likemmers Pressed mineral block lick buckets with less than 25% molasses. Compressed buckets have less molasses (under 25%) compared to cast buckets (~50%), resulting in more controlled intake. For dairy cattle, young cattle, dry cows, horses, and sheep. Also available in private label compositions.
• Cravings by APC (for dog food) Enzymatically hydrolyzed plasma product for dog food, a high-quality protein source improving palatability, immune system, and gut function, ideal for hypoallergenic dog food. Distributed by Speerstra from APC.
• Dia-V Nursery by Diamond V Additive specifically for piglet feeds with a two-sided postbiotic effect supporting both immune system and digestive tract (improved butyrate production), produced using Diamond V's unique patented fermentation technique.

Quantifiable outcome

• Diamond V XPC LS increased weaning weight of pig litters by an average of 2.8 kg across 6 controlled studies with 1,355 sows
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diamond VcoreTechnology or IntegrationDiamond V is a leading yeast culture product with 70+ years of experience and 200+ research studies. Speerstra distributes Diamond V products across multiple species (cattle, pigs, poultry, goats, sheep, horses) including Diamond V XP (topdressing), Diamond V XPC/XPC Ultra (for feed manufacturers), Diamond V Original XPLS (for horses), NutriTek (for dairy cattle), LiquiPro (liquid for calves), and Dia-V Nursery (for piglets).
• BalchemcoreTechnology or IntegrationBalchem is the manufacturer of rumen-protected nutrition products distributed by Speerstra, including ReaShure-XC (precision release choline using X-technology) and AminoShure-XM (precision release methionine).
• Berg + SchmidtcoreTechnology or IntegrationBerg + Schmidt supplies feed fat products including BergaFat F100 (rumen-protected fat), BergaFat T300 (fat powder), BergaFit 60 (lecithin emulsifier), and BergaPur. These are core products in Speerstra's portfolio for energy supplementation in livestock rations.
• Research Institutes (Universities of Munich and Tübingen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific research from the universities of Munich and Tübingen (Germany) confirmed the effectiveness of AuxInt extract in Phytomax, demonstrating its role in supporting gut health and treating inflammatory bowel diseases such as colitis. This research underpins the scientific credibility of Speerstra's Phytomax product line.
• Melk van het NoordenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpeerstra is a partner of 'Melk van het Noorden' (Milk from the North), a cooperative of dairy farmers in Northern Netherlands. Speerstra participates in the Melk van het Noorden Plein at the Landbouwbeurs Leeuwarden and organized the 'Dag van Melk van het Noorden' event.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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