CLADAN S.A.

What CLADAN S.A. does

CLADAN S.A. is a privately-held Argentine animal nutrition and health company founded in 2002 and headquartered in Villa Rosa, Buenos Aires Province. The company develops, produces, and commercializes species-specific feed additives, premixes, and nutritional solutions organized into core categories covering ruminants (beef and dairy cattle), swine, poultry (broilers and laying hens), and specialty species (fish, rabbits, horses). Its underlying technology stack combines proprietary R&D conducted across three experimental farms, an in-house laboratory providing raw-material and finished-feed analysis including mycotoxin testing, and ration-formulation advisory services delivered by a multidisciplinary team of veterinarians, agronomists, chemists, and microbiologists.

The business model is a hybrid product-plus-advisory model. CLADAN generates revenue from sales of nutrition and health products (one-time purchases of premixes and additives) complemented by professional services revenue from technical assistance, laboratory analysis, ration formulation, training, and inventory management. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is understood to be quote-based and negotiated per client. Go-to-market combines a direct enterprise field-sales motion — commercial technicians and technical advisors delivering in-plant, in-field, and in-laboratory support to large producers — with an authorized dealer network (including a named Mendoza distributor) that provides localized access to mid-market customers across Argentina. The company is ISO 9001 certified and positions its brand as a 100% Argentine knowledge-led operator.

CLADAN's commercial differentiator is its exclusive Argentine representation of multinational animal-health and nutrition innovators, specifically IFF (which absorbed the prior DuPont Nutrition & Health partnership), Elanco Animal Health, Dietaxion (Silva Team), and Arm & Hammer. These relationships, combined with the proprietary product range (including the in-house-developed Nitrosafe and co-launched probiotics ENVIVA PRO and SYNCRA AVI), allow CLADAN to bundle global product portfolios with domestic technical advisory. The company sustains an active knowledge-marketing platform of technical articles, webinars, microlearning, and event participation (Cátedra Avícola Latam, Nutriforum, Fericerdo), reinforcing its positioning as a knowledge-led supplier in the Argentine livestock value chain. The operating geography disclosed is Argentina, though the company self-describes as "increasingly international"; no international subsidiaries are confirmed in the source material.

Name

CLADAN S.A.

Legal name

CLADAN S.A.

Website

https://cladan.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CLADAN S.A. is a privately-held Argentine animal nutrition and health company that develops, produces, and commercializes feed additives, premixes, and ration-formulation services for poultry, swine, ruminant, and specialty-livestock producers in Argentina, combining proprietary R&D with exclusive representation of global majors IFF, Elanco, Dietaxion, and Arm & Hammer.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Nutrition & Health

NAICS

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

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Performance & Health Outcome Consulting (growth, FCR, milk yield, gut health) (AFADAMAG)

Keywords

• Animal nutrition products
• Feed additives
• Livestock health solutions
• Premix formulations
• Ration formulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Villa Rosa

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Animal Nutrition and Health Products: Production, marketing and sale of animal nutrition and health products across poultry, swine, ruminants, and specialty segments. Products include feed additives, premixes, and specialized nutritional solutions.
2. Technical Assistance and Advisory Services: Professional technical assistance provided in-plant, in the field, and in the laboratory, along with ration formulation services. Part of the comprehensive value proposition to clients.
3. Laboratory Analysis Services: Own laboratory providing analysis services for raw materials and finished feeds, including mycotoxin testing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CLADAN develops, produces, markets, and supplies animal nutrition and health products — including feed additives, premixes, and specialty formulations — for ruminants, swine, poultry, and specialty segments (fish, rabbits, horses). The company complements its product portfolio with technical advisory services, in-house laboratory analysis, ration formulation, training, and inventory management delivered via its field sales teams, commercial technicians, and an authorized dealer network across Argentina.

Product overview

CLADAN S.A. is a 100% Argentine animal nutrition and health company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The product portfolio includes species-specific nutrition and health products organized into core categories: Ruminant Products, Swine Products, CLADAN Specialties, Fish Products, Rabbit Products, and Horse Products. The company also offers complementary service offerings including R+D services, Laboratory services, Technical Assistance, Inventory Management, Experimental Farm Services, Ration Formulation, and Training Services. Products are complemented by exclusive distribution partnerships with IFF, ELANCO, Dietaxion, and Arm & Hammer. The company has over 22 years of experience providing knowledge-based solutions aligned with reliable animal nutrition and health development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ruminant Products Species-specific product line of feed additives, premixes, and nutritional solutions formulated for ruminant animals, including beef cattle and dairy cattle, across pasture-based and feedlot systems. Targets Argentine ruminant producers facing subclinical mineral deficiencies, hypomagnesemia, and seasonal forage challenges.
• Swine Products Species-specific product line of feed additives, premixes, and nutritional solutions for swine production across breeding, maternity, weaning, and finishing stages. Targets Argentine pig producers addressing diarrhea in maternity, intestinal health, piglet survival, and feed efficiency.
• CLADAN Specialties Specialty animal health and nutrition products, including specialty additives and formulations for specific production needs beyond the core ruminant, swine, and poultry lines.
• Fish Products Nutritional solutions for fish/aquaculture production, sold as part of CLADAN's specialty animal nutrition portfolio to Argentine aquaculture producers.
• Rabbit Products Nutritional solutions for rabbit production, sold as part of CLADAN's specialty animal nutrition portfolio.
• Horse Products Nutritional solutions for horse health and nutrition, sold as part of CLADAN's specialty animal nutrition portfolio.
• ENVIVA PRO Probiotic product presented in partnership with DuPont as part of CLADAN's animal nutrition solutions offering.
• SYNCRA AVI Probiotic product for poultry presented in partnership with DuPont as part of CLADAN's poultry portfolio.
• Nitrosafe Product developed by CLADAN's R+D department for the livestock sector, discussed publicly by Pablo Lencioni (Development and New Markets Manager).
• R+D Services Research and development services for animal nutrition and health product innovation, delivered through CLADAN's R&D department and supported by experimental farms.
• Laboratory Services Own laboratory providing all types of analysis (raw materials, finished feeds, mycotoxin testing) to support animal health, nutrition diagnostics, and quality control for CLADAN clients.
• Technical Assistance Professional advice and technical support delivered in-plant, in the field, and in the laboratory by CLADAN's commercial technicians and field sales teams for production optimization.
• Ration Formulation Constant nutritional advisory and custom feed/ration formulation services provided to clients alongside CLADAN's product offerings.
• Training Services Constant training programs delivered to clients for knowledge development in animal production as part of CLADAN's value proposition.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dupont Nutrition & Health (now part of IFF)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 August 2018CLADAN is the exclusive representative of Dupont in Argentina for Animal Nutrition Solutions. In August 2018, CLADAN hosted an event presenting Dupont products ENVIVA PRO and SYNCRA AVI to the market.
• IFF (Ingredient Communications / International Flavors & Fragrances)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCLADAN is an exclusive representative of IFF, one of its key strategic alliances that broadens technical, scientific, and commercial horizons and allows the company to remain at the forefront of production needs and challenges.
• Elanco Animal HealthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCLADAN is an exclusive representative of Elanco, collaborating on joint technical events such as intestinal integrity workshops. Elanco is a global animal health company providing products that complement CLADAN's nutrition portfolio.
• Dietaxion (Silva Team)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCLADAN is an exclusive representative of Dietaxion (also referred to as Silva Team), contributing to its strategic alliances that broaden technical and commercial capabilities.
• Arm & HammercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCLADAN is an exclusive representative of Arm & Hammer, one of the strategic alliances that expands the company's technical and scientific portfolio in animal nutrition.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vetanco: Argentina-headquartered animal health and nutrition company serving swine, poultry, and ruminants across Latin America. Directly comparable to CLADAN in geography, species coverage, and product mix (feed additives, premixes, health products).
• Phibro Animal Health: Animal health and nutrition company specializing in nutritional specialty products, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals for livestock. Comparable to CLADAN's portfolio of additives, premixes, and health products targeted at poultry and swine producers.
• Kemin Industries: Global manufacturer of specialty ingredients and feed additives focused on gut health, mycotoxin management, and animal nutrition. Directly comparable to CLADAN in the specialty additive and premix space across the same species.
• Zinpro Corporation: Specialty trace mineral and nutrition company for poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture. Comparable to CLADAN in the high-value nutritional additive niche with similar technical sales-driven go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• Alltech: Global animal nutrition company with a broad portfolio of premixes, feed additives, and on-farm support across livestock species. Operates in Argentina and competes in the same species and product categories as CLADAN, but at much larger scale.
• Trouw Nutrition (Nutreco): Global animal nutrition subsidiary of Nutreco offering premixes, specialty feeds, and nutritional services for poultry, swine, and ruminants. Overlaps with CLADAN's species coverage and product positioning, especially in premixes and feed additives.
• Cargill Animal Nutrition: One of the world's largest animal nutrition providers with premix, compound feed, and digital livestock solutions across species. Competes with CLADAN in Argentina and South America but at substantially greater scale and with broader portfolios.
• ADM Animal Nutrition: Global animal nutrition business of ADM producing premixes, complete feeds, and feed additives across species. Competes with CLADAN in Argentina and the broader region but at significantly greater scale and broader scope.
• Elanco Animal Health: Global animal health company with nutrition-adjacent and pharmaceutical products across poultry, swine, and ruminants. Both a CLADAN partner (exclusive representative) and a competitor in the Argentine animal health and nutrition market.

Regional players

• Biogénesis Bagó: Argentina-based animal health company with vaccines and pharmaceutical products for livestock, exporting across Latin America. Comparable to CLADAN as a domestic Argentine animal health player of similar vintage serving regional producers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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