Koudijs Animal Nutrition B.v.

What Koudijs Animal Nutrition B.v. does

Koudijs Animal Nutrition B.v. is a Dutch animal nutrition company founded in 1920 and headquartered in Ede, Netherlands. It operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of De Heus Animal Nutrition, a fourth-generation family-owned enterprise. Koudijs produces and supplies compound feed, premixes, concentrates, and feed specialties for multiple animal species including swine, poultry, ruminants, aquaculture, and pets. Its product portfolio spans core premixes (vitamins, trace elements, functional additives), concentrates, young animal feed, specialty functional ingredients (MycoGuard mycotoxin binder, OxiGuard polyphenol antioxidant, Stimmunoguard immune support, TopGuard Rumen+ rumen optimizer, Rumen Protected Choline), and amino acids/single ingredients.

The company operates advanced production facilities including a state-of-the-art premix factory in Veghel (2016) with 130+ automated silos, NIR spectroscopy for ingredient identification, and full barcode traceability; a premium piglet feed factory in Andel (2014) featuring contamination-free Z-Conveyor technology; a compound feed plant in Ravenstein; and an art-premixes plant in Ukraine (2021) via joint venture with Shopsky F.I., with capacity of approximately 20,000 tonnes per year. Koudijs holds VLOG non-GMO certification (2019) and organic certification (2019), enabling access to premium feed segments.

Koudijs generates revenue through B2B sales of premixes, concentrates, and feed specialties, priced via customized quotes based on product specifications, volume, and delivery requirements, typically under multi-year contracts. The company employs an enterprise field sales model with experienced export managers and technical specialists serving feed millers, integrators, dealers, and large farms across more than 70 countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The company maintains scientific research cooperation with Wageningen University & Research and has a specialized premix formulations team of six specialists managing approximately 200 raw materials.

Name

Koudijs Animal Nutrition B.v.

Legal name

Koudijs Animal Nutrition

Website

https://koudijs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Koudijs Animal Nutrition B.v., founded in 1920 and headquartered in Ede, Netherlands, produces and exports premixes, concentrates, compound feed, and functional ingredients for livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and pets to over 70 countries. It operates as the export brand of De Heus Animal Nutrition, serving feed millers, integrators, dealers, and large farms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Feed / Animal Nutrition

NAICS

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

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Livestock Complete Feed Milling & Blending (Cattle/Swine/Poultry) (AFADAIAA), Specialty Diet Formulation (starter/finisher, transition diets, heat-stress, high-forage, low-starch) (AFADAMAJ), Amino Acid Premixes & Concentrates (AFADAGAE), Non-Antibiotic Health & Performance Supplements (Immune, Gut Health, Stress/Heat Support) (AFADALAO), Animal Nutrition & Feeding Support Services (On-Farm Feeding, Feed Management) (AFAEALAJ)

Keywords

• Animal feed premixes
• Compound feed production
• Animal nutrition solutions
• Feed concentrates
• Young animal feed

Headquarters

HQ city

Ede

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Animal Nutrition Products: Koudijs generates revenue through the sale of premixes, concentrates, and feed specialties. Products are tailored to customer requirements and sold directly to feed millers, integrators, dealers, and large farms. The company operates production facilities in the Netherlands and exports to over 70 countries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Koudijs Animal Nutrition manufactures and supplies compound feed, premixes, concentrates, young animal feed, and functional feed ingredients for multiple species including poultry, swine, ruminants, aquaculture, and pets. The company serves feed millers, integrators, dealers, and large farms across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa with tailored nutritional solutions backed by R&D and proprietary functional ingredients.

Product overview

Koudijs Animal Nutrition is part of De Heus Animal Nutrition, an international producer of compound feed, premixes, concentrates, and feed specialties. The product portfolio includes Premixes (core product containing vitamins, trace elements, and functional additives), Concentrates (including MycoGuard mycotoxin protection), Young Animal Feed (specialized nutrition for piglets and chicks), Functional Ingredients (including OxiGuard/Oxiguard polyphenols, Stimmunoguard immune support, TopGuard Rumen+, Rumen Protected Choline, and MycoGuard mycotoxin binders), and Amino Acids and Single Ingredients. The company operates production facilities including the Veghel premix factory, Andel premium piglet feed factory, and Ukraine art-premixes plant.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Premixes Customized nutritional premixes containing vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and functional ingredients blended to customer specifications for use in compound feed production. Sold to feed millers, integrators, and dealers across multiple species categories.
• Concentrates Concentrated nutritional supplements combining proteins, energy sources, and functional ingredients designed to be combined with grains on-farm or at the feed mill to produce complete feed.
• Young Animal Feed Specialized feeds formulated for young animals (including young poultry, swine, and ruminants) to support early-stage growth, gut health, and immune development.
• Compound Feed Complete compound feed products formulated for different species and life stages, sold to integrators and large-scale farms as ready-to-use nutritional solutions.
• MycoGuard Proprietary functional ingredient that deactivates mycotoxins in feed, protecting animals from mycotoxin-related health and performance issues. Sold as a component in premixes and specialty feed products.
• OxiGuard Proprietary functional ingredient based on polyphenols that delivers antioxidant protection in feed, preventing oxidation and supporting animal health and performance.
• Stimmunoguard Proprietary functional ingredient designed to support immune function in animals, included in Koudijs's premix and specialty feed offerings.
• TopGuard Rumen+ Proprietary functional ingredient that delivers rumen-protected nutrients, supporting ruminant performance by ensuring targeted nutrient delivery past the rumen.
• Rumen Protected Choline Rumen-protected choline ingredient designed to support liver function and metabolic health in dairy cows and other ruminants.
• Milky Products Milk replacer and dairy-based nutritional products designed for young ruminants such as calves, supporting early growth and development.
• Amino Acids and Other Single Ingredients Single-ingredient nutritional products including amino acids and other specialty raw materials supplied to feed millers and integrators for use in compound feed formulation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pellet quality improvement and energy efficiency gains through feed mill optimization
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Shopsky F.I. (Ukrainian Joint Venture)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 September 2021Joint venture partnership between De Heus Animal Nutrition and Shopsky F.I. started in 2009. The partnership established an ultra-modern premixes plant in Khilchytsia, Ukraine (village in Lviv region) opened in September 2021 with productivity of approximately 20,000 tonnes per year. Fedir Shopsky serves as General Director of Koudijs Ukraine. The joint venture aims to optimally support the Ukrainian agricultural market with animal protein production.
• Wageningen University & ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2019Scientific research cooperation for a four-year study on the influence of broiler breeder nutrition on chick quality. The partnership combines Wageningen's scientific knowledge with Koudijs' practical knowledge and experience in feed and management. Study covers the full supply chain from rearing through production, incubation and broiler farms.
• De Heus Animal NutritioncoreOthersKoudijs is a wholly-owned subsidiary of De Heus Animal Nutrition. All Koudijs shares were transferred to the family company of De Heus in 1998, transforming De Heus from a local company into a global player. De Heus provides global knowledge, experience, and infrastructure supporting Koudijs' international operations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Alltech: Global animal nutrition company specializing in premixes, feed additives, and functional ingredients (including mycotoxin binders and natural antioxidants); very directly comparable to Koudijs's functional ingredients franchise.
• Trouw Nutrition (Nutreco): Global premix, specialty feed, and animal nutrition player with a directly comparable product portfolio (premixes, young animal feed, functional ingredients) and similar export-led business model serving feed millers and integrators worldwide.
• ForFarmers: European-focused compound feed and premix supplier serving livestock farmers and integrators; comparable in premix/concentrate product structure, particularly across Northwest Europe markets.
• Lallemand Animal Nutrition: Specialist in microbial-based functional feed ingredients and additives (yeast, probiotics, mycotoxin binders); closely comparable to Koudijs's MycoGuard and broader functional ingredients portfolio.
• Royal Agrifirm Group: Dutch cooperative producing compound feed, premixes, and specialty nutritional products for livestock farmers; very comparable in product structure and European customer base to Koudijs.

Emerging players

• Phibro Animal Health: Animal health and nutrition company with nutritional specialty products and feed additives serving livestock producers; partial overlap with Koudijs's functional ingredients and nutritional specialties.

Broad incumbents

• Cargill Animal Nutrition: One of the world's largest animal nutrition and premix manufacturers; directly comparable in premixes and feed specialties, with broader portfolio including compound feed, additives, and digital farming tools for integrators and large farms.
• AB Agri: International animal nutrition and feed manufacturer with premix, compound feed, and specialty ingredient offerings; comparable in B2B premix supply to integrators and feed millers, with a strong UK and European presence.
• De Heus Animal Nutrition: Direct parent company of Koudijs and one of the largest compound feed and premix producers globally; comparable across premix manufacturing, animal species coverage (poultry, swine, ruminants, aquaculture), and export-led distribution model.
• ADM Animal Nutrition: Major global premix and complete feed producer serving poultry, swine, and ruminant markets; highly comparable ingredient sourcing and formulation capabilities, though with broader commodity exposure than Koudijs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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