Zemach Feed Mill

What Zemach Feed Mill does

Zemach Feed Mill (צמח תערובות) is an Israeli agricultural cooperative founded in 1965 by farming settlements in the Jordan Valley, producing compound feeds, premixes, feeding cubes, and specialized nutritional formulations for poultry, cattle, sheep, aquaculture, and companion animals. The company operates one of the largest and most diverse animal feed manufacturing facilities in Israel, with production organized by species segment (broilers, turkeys, layers, dairy and beef cattle, sheep/goats, pond and sea fish, shrimp, and pet food). Its core technical differentiation centers on antibiotic-free feeding protocols — developed in collaboration with Nutrek and Og Tov breeding division and now adopted by over 90% of regional poultry growers — alongside hormone-free cattle feed and premium/super-premium pet food lines developed with veterinarians and breeders.

The company runs a sales-led go-to-market model organized by animal segment, with dedicated field sales representatives, species-specific nutritionists, and a customer web portal (shop.zmf.co.il). Revenue is generated through direct sales of feed products to Israeli farmers, with segment-specific pricing lists updated monthly. Zemach operates three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Zemach IsraFeed (Zipet) for premium pet food marketing, Zemach Extrufeed for aquaculture and pet food exports, and Project Bar Group for dairy farm management consulting services domestically and internationally. The cooperative ownership structure aligns the company with its founding member farms, and the business holds ISO 50001 energy management certification.

Name

Zemach Feed Mill

Legal name

Zemach Feed Mill Agricultural Cooperative Association (צמח תערובות – אגודה חקלאית שיתופית)

Website

https://zmf.co.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Zemach Feed Mill is an Israeli agricultural cooperative founded in 1965 that manufactures compound feeds, premixes, and specialized nutritional formulations for poultry, cattle, sheep, aquaculture, and pet food, serving Israeli farmers through a segment-specialized field sales force and subsidiaries for exports and dairy farm consulting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Feed Manufacturing

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (3111)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

All-Stock & General-Purpose Complete Feeds (Multi-Species) (AFADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Diet Formulation (starter/finisher, transition diets, heat-stress, high-forage, low-starch) (AFADAMAJ), Livestock Complete Feed Milling & Blending (Cattle/Swine/Poultry) (AFADAIAA), Amino Acid Premixes & Concentrates (AFADAGAE), Animal Nutrition & Feeding Support Services (On-Farm Feeding, Feed Management) (AFAEALAJ), Bagged Retail Commodity Feeds (Small Pack Formats) (AFADAIAJ)

Keywords

• Animal feed manufacturing
• Poultry feed production
• Aquaculture feed supply
• Livestock nutrition
• Pet food production

Headquarters

HQ city

Agudat Israel

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Animal Feed Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and direct sales of compound feeds, premixes, feeding cubes, and tailored nutritional formulations to livestock farmers across Israel. Products are sold for poultry (broilers, turkeys, layers), cattle (dairy, beef), sheep, aquaculture, and companion animals. Revenue is generated through direct customer relationships with field sales support.
2. Pet Food Production: Production of premium and super premium dog and cat food sold through subsidiary Zemach IsraFeed (צמח ישראפט). Products marketed under the company's own brand.
3. Aquaculture and Pet Food Export: Export operations for aquaculture feeds and pet foods through subsidiary Zemach Extrufeed (צמח אקסטרופיד).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Zemach Feed Mill manufactures compound animal feeds and specialized nutritional formulations, including complete feeds, premixes, and feeding cubes, for poultry (broilers, turkeys, layers), cattle (dairy and beef), sheep and goats, aquaculture species (pond fish, sea fish, trout, shrimp, ornamental fish), and companion animals (dogs and cats). The company is the only Israeli feed manufacturer producing across all major animal categories, offering tailored feeding programs supported by in-house nutritionists, field service representatives, and instructors serving farmers across Israel.

Product overview

Zemach Feed Mill is an animal feed manufacturing company organized as an agricultural cooperative, producing feed for multiple animal sectors through distinct brands. The core business (Zemach Feed Mill) produces feed for poultry, cattle, sheep, and fish. Subsidiary brands include Zipet (premium pet food for dogs and cats) and Zemach Extrufeed (aquaculture and export pet food). Project Bar Group provides dairy farm management services. The company offers species-specific product lines including broiler feed, turkey feed, layer feed, pond fish feed, sea fish feed, dairy cattle feed, beef cattle feed, sheep/goat feed, and premium pet food, supported by nutritionists and field services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zemach Extrufeed: Specialized in aquaculture and pet food exports, serving international markets for fish farming and pet nutrition products.
• Zemach IsraelPet / Zipet
• Project Bar Group

Products and services

• Poultry Feed (בעלי כנף) Compound feed products and feeding programs for broilers, turkeys, and laying hens (layers), including specialized antibiotic-free formulations developed in partnership with Nutrek and the Og Tov breeding division; sold with feeding programs and field support to commercial poultry growers in Israel.
• Aquaculture Feed (מדגה) Specialized aquaculture feed for pond fish (carp, tilapia), sea fish (sea bass, mullet, barramundi), trout, shrimp, and ornamental fish; exported internationally through subsidiary Zemach Extrufeed. Israel has been served as the leading domestic aquaculture feed supplier for approximately 30 years.
• Cattle and Sheep Feed (בקר וצאן) Complete feed packages, premixes, fattening mixtures, and feeding cubes for dairy cattle, beef cattle, dairy sheep, grazing sheep, dairy goats, and fattening lambs; includes dedicated hormone-free and growth-promoter-free cattle and sheep feed lines and feeding cubes for sparse summer pasture. Sold with field support and tailored feeding programs to Israeli farmers.
• Premium and Super Premium Pet Food (Zipet / צמח ישראפט) Premium and super-premium dog and cat food developed using the finest ingredients with pet professionals including trainers, breeders, and veterinarians; sold as the only Israeli-produced premium pet food through subsidiary Zemach IsraFeed / Zipet (brand) and exported internationally via subsidiary Zemach Extrufeed.
• Dairy Farm Management Services (Project Bar Group) Management, consulting, and advisory services for dairy farms in Israel and internationally, complementing Zemach Feed Mill's cattle feeding solutions through the wholly-owned Project Bar Group subsidiary.
• Aquaculture and Pet Food Export Operations (Zemach Extrufeed) Export sales and international distribution of Zemach Feed Mill's aquaculture feeds and premium pet foods through wholly-owned subsidiary Zemach Extrufeed (צמח אקסטרופיד).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of poultry in the region now grow without antibiotics using Zemach Feed Mill's protocols
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Mireg Golan (מרעה גולן)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMireg Golan is an association of beef cattle farmers operating in the Golan Heights region. They grow their herds according to strict animal welfare and health standards. Zemach Feed Mill is proud to be part of this Zionist initiative, providing full support and professional guidance throughout the entire growth chain.
• Project Bar GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject Bar Group provides management and consulting services for dairy farms in Israel and worldwide. This partnership provides comprehensive dairy farm management and support services to complement Zemach Feed Mill's feeding solutions.
• Nutrek (נוטרקו)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Nutrek and the Og Tov breeding division to develop antibiotic-free broiler growing protocols, considered a global breakthrough innovation now used by over 90% of regional poultry growers.
• Og Tov Breeding Division (חטיבת הגידול של עוף טוב)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to develop antibiotic-free broiler growing protocols, resulting in a protocol considered leading and groundbreaking worldwide.
• Zemach IsraFeed (צמח ישראפט)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerWholly-owned subsidiary company that handles marketing of dog and cat food products. Zemach IsraFeed is the exclusive marketing arm for premium and super premium pet foods produced by Zemach Feed Mill.
• Zemach Extrufeed (צמח אקסטרופיד)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerWholly-owned subsidiary focused on export of aquaculture and pet feeds. Handles international sales of Zemach Feed Mill's specialized aquaculture and pet nutrition products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Alltech: Global animal nutrition company producing premixes, specialty feed ingredients, and additives for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture. Comparable to Zemach's premix and specialty diet formulation activities, with strong R&D positioning in antibiotic-free nutrition.
• ADM Animal Nutrition: Major global agricultural processor with an extensive animal nutrition division producing compound feeds, premixes, and pet food ingredients. Comparable to Zemach in feed manufacturing scale and species breadth, with particular overlap in pet food through subsidiary brands.
• Purina (Nestlé): Global leader in pet food (dog and cat) under premium and super-premium brands including Pro Plan and ONE. Comparable to Zemach IsraFeed (Zipet) as the premium pet food segment in which Zemach holds an Israel-only producer position.
• Cargill Animal Nutrition: One of the largest global agricultural producers with a substantial animal feed and nutrition business spanning poultry, swine, dairy, beef, and aquaculture. Directly comparable in scale and species breadth to Zemach, though operating globally rather than in a single national market.
• Nutreco: Global animal nutrition and aquaculture feed company (parent of Trouw Nutrition and Skretting). Comparable as a multi-species feed manufacturer serving livestock, poultry, and aquaculture producers with compound feeds and premixes — directly overlapping Zemach's product portfolio.

Direct peers

• De Heus Animal Nutrition: Royal De Heus is a Dutch family-owned compound feed producer operating in Europe, Asia, and Africa, manufacturing feeds for poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture. Highly comparable to Zemach in cooperative origins, multi-species coverage, and export-driven growth model.
• BioMar: Global aquaculture feed manufacturer with focus on salmon, trout, sea bass, and shrimp. Comparable as a specialized aquaculture feed peer overlapping directly with Zemach Extrufeed's fish feed portfolio.
• ForFarmers: European market leader in compound feed for ruminants, poultry, swine, and aquaculture. Operates as a cooperative-origin feed producer with field-sales-led GTM model — closely mirroring Zemach's structure, customer base, and direct-to-farmer sales motion.
• Skretting: World-leading aquaculture feed specialist (a Nutreco company), producing feeds for salmon, sea bass, sea bream, shrimp, and tilapia. Directly comparable to Zemach Extrufeed's aquaculture feed business for pond and sea fish species.

Regional players

• Miloubar: Israeli poultry feed manufacturer and one of Zemach's main domestic competitors in broiler and turkey feed production. Closely comparable as a regional feed producer serving Israeli poultry farmers, providing a direct head-to-head competitive reference.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/zemachfeedmill
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zemach-feed-mill

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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