What BESTMIX SOFTWARE UK LTD does

BESTMIX develops strategic software for feed, food and pet food producers, delivered as a cloud-native SaaS platform hosted on Microsoft Azure. The architecture uses a unified database that connects formulation, quality control, laboratory data, supplier management and ERP workflows in a single data model, with the BESTMIX ERP Suite built on Microsoft Dynamics 365. The core platform comprises BESTMIX Recipe Management (multi-step formulation covering base, extrusion, coating, drying and packaging), BESTMIX Quality Control (real-time NIR and lab instrument integration), and the ERP Suite, augmented by modular add-ons including Procision (lot-level production optimization), Multiblend (portfolio reoptimization), SpecTrack (supplier specifications), Customer Hub, Insights and Identification (premix raw material verification).

The company sells exclusively through direct enterprise field sales in a consultative, demo-driven motion supported by industry trade shows (Eurotier, IPPE), webinars, podcasts and thought-leadership content. Revenue is generated via annual SaaS subscriptions with quote-based pricing on modular tiers, deployable on-premises or in the cloud. BESTMIX serves more than 1,500 customers across 5,000+ plants and 25,000+ daily users in 65+ countries, with primary verticals in compound feed and ration manufacturing, pet food, aquafeed, premix, meat processing and chocolate production. Named enterprise customers include Skretting/Nutreco, Alltech Coppens, Deutsche Tiernahrung Cremer, ADM, DSM Firmenich, Champion Petfoods, United Petfood, Johnsonville and COFCO. The corporate group operates through BESTMIX Software NV (Belgium, HQ in Maldegem), BESTMIX Software USA, Inc. (Chicago, IL) and BESTMIX Software UK Ltd, with additional regional offices in Germany, Poland and Minneapolis. AI and ML are embedded into production workflows for anomaly detection, predictive procurement and lot-level optimization, and the platform holds SOC 2 Type II compliance.

Name

BESTMIX SOFTWARE UK LTD

Legal name

BESTMIX Software NV

Website

https://bestmix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

BESTMIX builds cloud-native SaaS for nutrition manufacturers, unifying formulation, quality control, NIR lab integration and ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365) on a single database. It serves 1,500+ feed, pet food, aquafeed, premix, meat and chocolate producers across 65+ countries via direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nutrition Manufacturing Software (Feed, Pet Food, and Food ERP/Formulation)

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (31111)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Additive & Premix Integration Services (enzymes, probiotics, minerals/vitamins, medication where permitted) (AFADAMAF)

Keywords

• Feed formulation software
• Pet food manufacturing
• Nutrition ERP systems
• Quality control analytics
• Raw material optimization

Headquarters

HQ city

South Cave

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Software Subscriptions: The company operates primarily as a SaaS subscription model. BESTMIX software is delivered as a cloud-based service (on-premises or cloud), with customers paying for access to the platform. The platform includes Recipe Management, Quality Control, ERP Suite, Procision, and related modules as an integrated package. Separate modules may be licensed individually or as a suite.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

BESTMIX develops a cloud-native SaaS platform that integrates feed formulation, quality control, supplier specification management, and ERP (built on Microsoft Dynamics 365) for feed, pet food, food, meat processing, chocolate, and premix manufacturers. The platform handles multi-step recipe formulation across production steps (base, extrusion, coating, drying, packaging) with partial evaporation modeling, real-time lab/NIR data integration, lot-level production optimization, and AI-embedded workflows for cost-optimized, regulatory-compliant nutrition production. Additional modules include Multiblend for portfolio reoptimization, SpecTrack for supplier specs, Customer Hub, Insights analytics, and Identification for premix intake verification.

Product overview

BESTMIX develops strategic software for feed, food and pet food producers as a unified platform-plus-modules architecture. The core platform consists of BESTMIX Recipe Management for formulation, BESTMIX Quality Control for quality management, and BESTMIX ERP Suite built on Microsoft Dynamics 365. Additional modules include BESTMIX Procision for lot-level production optimization, BESTMIX Multiblend for portfolio reoptimization, BESTMIX SpecTrack for supplier specification management, BESTMIX Customer Hub for customer relationships, BESTMIX Insights for analytics, and BESTMIX Identification for premix raw material verification. The platform serves industries including feed and ration, pet food, meat processing, chocolate production, aquafeed, food, premix, and trading, with over 1,500 customers worldwide, 5,000+ plants, and 25,000+ daily users.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BESTMIX Recipe Management: Advanced formulation software for feed, pet food, meat processing, chocolate production, and premix industries
• BESTMIX Quality Control
• BESTMIX ERP Suite
• BESTMIX Customer Hub
• SPECTTRACK
• PROCISION
• BESTMIX Insights
• BESTMIX Identification
• Multiblend
• BESTMIX PROCISION

Products and services

• BESTMIX Recipe Management Advanced formulation software for feed and pet food producers that handles entire production chain as a single recipe with sub-recipes per step (base, extrusion, coating, drying, packaging), with automatic labeling, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance.
• BESTMIX Quality Control Cloud-based quality management software that centralizes all quality data, automatically gathers quality data from multiple sources including lab instruments, scales, and external laboratories, and enables real-time verification of results.
• BESTMIX ERP Suite Enterprise resource planning solution built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 covering procurement, sales, operations, finance, recall and traceability, quality and production, recipe development, label management, pricing, transport, distribution, and warehouse management.
• BESTMIX Procision Lot-level precision optimization for individual production orders, optimizing each production run against the actual lot of ingredients using NIR or lab data, reducing safety margins and improving raw material utilization.
• BESTMIX Multiblend Portfolio reoptimization software that reoptimizes every recipe using a shared ingredient simultaneously when ingredient prices move, generating a consolidated purchase plan.
• BESTMIX SpecTrack Automated supplier specification management solution for less admin, more accuracy, and better sourcing decisions in pet food, meat processing, and chocolate production.
• BESTMIX Customer Hub Customer-facing portal enabling real-time access to orders, specifications, and collaboration across the product lifecycle for managing customer relationships, orders, and communications.
• BESTMIX Insights Analytics and business intelligence module providing visibility into formulation performance, supplier quality benchmarks, and operational KPIs for pet food operations.
• BESTMIX Identification Raw material verification solution for the premix industry that ensures precise identification at the intake gate, preventing faulty raw material intake that could compromise end product quality.
• BESTMIX Feed Formulation 4.0 Cloud-based version of BESTMIX Recipe Management enabling users to work together independent of time and place for optimal and most cost-efficient recipe creation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transforms hours and days of formulation work into minutes
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

AI capability9 records

Feature14 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft serves as the core infrastructure and platform partner. BESTMIX runs on Microsoft Azure (cloud hosting and infrastructure) and BESTMIX ERP Suite is built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 (SaaS). The company also uses Microsoft Azure Active Directory B2C for authentication. This partnership provides the foundational technology stack for the entire product line.
• HubSpotcoreTechnology or IntegrationHubSpot is used as the CRM and marketing automation platform. The website uses HubSpot forms, chatflows, and tracking cookies. HubSpot also handles email marketing and sales pipeline management.
• ActemiumminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementation partner listed on the BESTMIX integrations page. Actemium provides industrial automation and implementation services that integrate with BESTMIX software deployments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SAP: Global ERP giant with industry solutions for food and beverage including feed manufacturers. SAP is listed as a BESTMIX integration partner but also competes for the same ERP wallet, especially at multinational feed companies.
• Infor: Large enterprise ERP vendor with food & beverage and animal nutrition industry suites. Infor competes with BESTMIX ERP Suite as a broader, less specialized incumbent in feed/food manufacturers.
• Oracle (NetSuite): Cloud ERP platform (NetSuite) widely used by mid-market food and pet food manufacturers. Represents a broad incumbent alternative to BESTMIX ERP Suite for non-Dynamics shops.

Direct peers

• Lantek Software: Spanish vendor of feed mill management and production software (FeedExpert). Comparable to BESTMIX in addressing compound feed manufacturers with formulation and mill operations.
• Adifo: Belgian-based developer of feed formulation and least-cost optimization software (e.g., BESTMIX vs. Adifo's MILAS/Formulation). Adifo is the closest head-to-head competitor in feed mill formulation across Europe and adjacent markets.
• Format Solutions (AMCS): North American feed mill and pet food formulation software (AgriData/Format) now part of AMCS. Competes directly with BESTMIX in multi-species feed formulation and mill management.
• Praxis Software: Provider of feed milling and animal nutrition software with formulation and least-cost capabilities. Competes with BESTMIX in North American and international feed markets.

Others

• Agriwebb: Farm management software for livestock producers across Australia, the UK, and beyond. Adjacent rather than direct; could overlap with BESTMIX's IoT/farm data ambitions in precision feeding.

Emerging players

• Connecterra: Dairy AI platform using sensor data to optimize feed and herd management. Overlaps with BESTMIX's IoT-enabled precision nutrition push into dynamic ration adjustments.
• Cainthus (Merck Animal Health): Computer vision platform for dairy monitoring now part of Merck Animal Health Intelligence. Adjacent to BESTMIX's IoT and precision feeding roadmap through real-time animal data capture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bestmixsoftware

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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