Nutrifeed Animal Nutrition

What Nutrifeed Animal Nutrition does

Nutrifeed Animal Nutrition is a Dutch producer of milk replacers and dairy-based nutritional supplements for young livestock, headquartered in Veghel, Netherlands, and operating as a brand under the Denkavit Group since 2021. The company serves farmers of four species: calves (Kalvolac), piglets (Porcolac), goat kids (Chivalac), and lambs (Halmalac), with all products built on premium Dutch dairy ingredients sourced exclusively from Royal FrieslandCampina. Its technology platform centers on two proprietary formulations — IMAGRO, a gut-health blend of organic acids, GOS prebiotics, probiotics, and emulsifiers registered across all four product lines, and CAIR, a registered trademark herb and essential oil blend supporting respiratory health, with published trial data showing a 33% reduction in coughing and reduced antibiotic use in calves.

The business operates a sales-led go-to-market model combined with an international distributor network covering more than 65 countries. Nutrifeed employs field specialists and product advisors for technical sales, and localizes engagement through country-specific channels, including a Beijing regional office, WeChat channels in China, and Bahasa Indonesia social media accounts. Research capabilities are anchored by partnerships with the Folhados research farm in Brazil (2,300 sows) and the DenkaFarm Innovation Centre in the Netherlands. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of branded milk replacer SKUs, dairy ingredient concentrates under the Serolat brand, and ancillary farm products such as the Nutrifizz electrolyte tablet; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through direct and distributor channels.

Name

Nutrifeed Animal Nutrition

Legal name

Denkavit Nederland B.V.

Website

https://nutrifeed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Nutrifeed Animal Nutrition produces milk replacers and dairy-based nutritional supplements for calves, piglets, goat kids, and lambs, formulated on premium Dutch dairy from FrieslandCampina with proprietary IMAGRO and CAIR technologies, sold through distributors and field specialists in 65+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Nutrition

NAICS

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

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Milk Replacers, Colostrum & Neonatal Nutrition (HLAMAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Calf & Starter Feed (Milk Replacers, Creep Feed) (AFADAAAA), Performance & Health Outcome Consulting (growth, FCR, milk yield, gut health) (AFADAMAG), High-Protein & Energy-Dense Pediatric Dairy Nutrition Manufacturing (AFAHAHAG)

Keywords

• Young animal nutrition
• Milk replacer products
• Calf nutrition supplements
• Piglet milk replacers
• Dairy-based animal feed

Headquarters

HQ city

Veghel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Milk Replacer Products: Nutrifeed generates revenue primarily through the sale of branded milk replacer products for young animals. Product lines include Kalvolac (calves), Porcolac (piglets), Halmalac (lambs), Chivalac (goat kids), and Serolat (dairy ingredients). Products are sold through direct sales representatives, international distributors, and resellers.
2. Dairy Ingredient Concentrates: Sale of Serolat brand dairy concentrates and ingredients (Serolat Fat encapsulates, Serolat Lactose, Serolat Dairy concentrates, Prelac) to feed manufacturers and farmers. These are sold as standalone ingredients for inclusion in animal feed formulations.
3. Farm Support Products: Sale of ancillary farm products including Nutrifizz electrolyte effervescent tablets, diarrhea protocol guidance materials, and product data sheets. These complement the core milk replacer product lines.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nutrifeed Animal Nutrition manufactures and sells premium milk replacers and dairy-based nutritional supplements for young livestock, including calves (Kalvolac), piglets (Porcolac), goat kids (Chivalac), and lambs (Halmalac). All products are formulated with high-quality Dutch dairy ingredients sourced exclusively from Royal FrieslandCampina and incorporate proprietary health systems (IMAGRO gut health formula and CAIR respiratory support blend).

Product overview

Nutrifeed Animal Nutrition offers a comprehensive portfolio of young animal milk replacers and nutritional supplements organized into specialized sub-brands for different species: Kalvolac (calves), Kalvolac CAIR (calves with respiratory support), Chivalac (goat kids), Halmalac (lambs), and Porcolac (piglets). The product line includes core milk replacers plus CAIR variants incorporating proprietary herb and essential oil blends for respiratory health, and farm products like Nutrifizz electrolyte tablets. Supporting products include Lactolat and Goldlac for sow and piglet performance. All products feature proprietary IMAGRO gut health formula and are based on premium Dutch dairy ingredients sourced from Royal FrieslandCampina. The company also developed Dicolac, launched in 2025 for the Philippine market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kalvolac: Premium milk replacers for calves, featuring products like Kalvolac Classic, Kalvolac Quick, Kalvostart, and Kalvostart Energy, with variants including CAIR formula for respiratory health support
• Porcolac
• Halmalac
• Chivalac
• Serolat
• Nutrifizz
• Lactolat
• Goldlac
• Nutrifizz
• IMAGRO
• CAIR

Products and services

• Kalvolac Premium calf milk replacer brand offering multiple variants (Kalvolac Classic, Kalvolac Quick, Kalvostart, Kalvostart Energy) based on high-quality whey proteins sourced from Dutch dairy, featuring IMAGRO gut health formula. Designed for dairy farmers rearing calves for replacement heifers or veal production.
• Kalvolac CAIR

Quantifiable outcome

• Research with calves shows that feeding Kalvolac CAIR for 8 weeks reduces coughing by 33% and decreases antibiotic use
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

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

• Beijing Jingwa Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation CentermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2023Cooperation agreement signed in Wageningen for scientific research and innovation, transformation of new technologies, farm management advisory services, personnel training, and international exchanges in China. Part of the 'government-research institution-enterprise' innovation triangle cooperation to promote technological innovation and sustainable development of the Chinese dairy industry.
• EasternBell Technology Development Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 June 2023A bridge partner in the China cooperation, EasternBell has been committed for 20+ years to improving calf rearing technology in Chinese farms alongside Nutrifeed. They have jointly organized more than 100 Chinese experts, scholars, entrepreneurs, and farm managers to go to the Netherlands for exchange and study.
• Royal FrieslandCampinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal FrieslandCampina is the exclusive supplier of premium dairy ingredients used as the base for all Nutrifeed products. Their GOS (Galacto-Oligosaccharides) prebiotic ingredient is produced by FrieslandCampina and is also used in the company's infant nutrition formulas. This partnership ensures consistent, high-quality dairy sourcing from Dutch dairy farmers.
• Diconex Phils. Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Dicolac (a highly digestible piglet milk product) in the Philippines. Diconex Phils. Inc. provides professional expertise, tailored advice, and product support to Filipino pig farmers for the Dicolac launch.
• Folhados Research Farm (Brazil)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA research farm in Minas Gerais, Brazil with 2300 DanBred sows. Collaboration started September 2022 to perform practical research into pig nutrition in Brazil. Trials cover milk replacers, dairy concentrates, creep/pre-starter, and weaning products. Research farm also serves as a demo/consultancy and training farm for prospects and clients.
• ASEAL (El Salvador)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Kalvolac calf milk replacers in El Salvador. ASEAL works with farm managers to understand why Salvadoran farmers choose Kalvolac and to promote its use among local dairy farmers.
• Inside SuiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement with Inside Sui, mentioned in the news section as part of Nutrifeed's broader partnership activities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Sprayfo (Bonanza / Sloten group): Netherlands-based young animal nutrition specialist with a flagship Sprayfo calf milk replacer brand. Direct Dutch-headquartered competitor to Nutrifeed's Kalvolac line, serving similar dairy farmers in Europe and export markets.
• Milk Products LLC (Sav-A-Caf): US-based manufacturer of calf milk replacers including the Sav-A-Caf brand. Directly comparable product category (calf milk replacers and electrolyte products), serving dairy farmers via dealer and distributor networks.
• Grober Nutrition: Canadian specialist in young animal milk replacers for calves, lambs, goat kids, and piglets. Direct multi-species competitor with comparable product portfolio depth and dealer-based international distribution.
• Royal FrieslandCampina (animal nutrition / dairy ingredients): Exclusive dairy supplier to Nutrifeed and operator of its own dairy-based nutritional ingredient and young animal nutrition lines. Directly comparable in milk-replacer formulations, dairy ingredient sourcing, and global feed-industry customers.
• Volac International: UK-based specialist in young animal nutrition, most recognized for the Volac Heiferlac and Lamlac calf and lamb milk replacer lines. Directly competes in the same milk-replacer categories for calves and lambs.
• Denkavit Group: Parent company of Nutrifeed and a Dutch specialist in young animal nutrition (calf and piglet milk replacers, concentrates). Operates the same product category, distribution channels, and customer base as Nutrifeed across Europe and increasingly Asia.

Broad incumbents

• Trouw Nutrition (Nutreco): Global animal nutrition major offering young animal feed, milk replacers (including sprayfo/probionic lines), and farm advisory services. Competes with Nutrifeed across calf, piglet, and lamb segments but as part of a much broader species-and-life-stage portfolio.
• Cargill Animal Nutrition: One of the world's largest animal nutrition players, with a broad young animal and species-specific feed portfolio. Competes indirectly with Nutrifeed via large-scale feed manufacturers and integrated premix/formulation services.
• Land O'Lakes Animal Milk Solutions (Purina): US-headquartered agricultural cooperative with a sizable calf and young animal milk replacer business via Purina Animal Nutrition. Overlaps with Nutrifeed in calf milk replacers and dairy-based nutrition but operates across the full feed and lifestyle portfolio.

Emerging players

• Biomin (part of dsm-firmenich): Austrian-founded animal nutrition and gut health specialist, now part of dsm-firmenich. Overlaps with Nutrifeed's IMAGRO gut-health positioning through prebiotic, probiotic, and organic-acid-based feed additives for young animals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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