ED&F Man Liquid Products UK

What ED&F Man Liquid Products UK does

ED&F Man Liquid Products UK Ltd is the UK operating subsidiary of the 1783-founded agricultural commodities group E D & F Man Holdings Limited, focused on sourcing, shipping, storing and distributing molasses and liquid products. The entity runs three integrated divisions: (1) Liquid Products — formulated molasses-based feeds (Stockmol 20, Molale, Regumaize 44, Regumix, Regupro 38, Potblack, RoboMol, ReguSmart 27, Fresh Guard) sold to dairy, beef and sheep farmers and feed manufacturers, plus purpose-built storage tanks (1mt–40mt) and lick feeders; (2) Terminals — third-party bulk liquid storage, receipt, handling, blending, packaging and distribution at deep water terminals in Grangemouth, Hull and Liverpool; and (3) Agronomy — Carbon Complex carbohydrate-based nutrient products (Black/Gold/Blue/Red Label UK range plus European organic plant-based fertilizers, biostimulants, micronutrients and anti-stress products) for soil and crop nutrition. The Carbon Complex technology, developed from natural plant extracts, is positioned to optimise plant nutrient uptake and reduce nitrogen application by up to 20%, while research identifies 1.4kg/head/day as the optimal molasses inclusion for dairy cows.

The business model is a hybrid of physical commodity trading, branded input manufacturing and asset-based services. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time/recurring product sales to farmers and feed manufacturers (quote-based unit pricing favouring 29mt bulk loads over 1,000-litre IBCs), managed-service terminal storage/handling/blending fees billed to third-party industrial customers, and equipment sales (storage tanks and lick feeders) supported by two-year interest-free credit. The go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven: direct account management with technical nutrition support, a distribution partnership with KW Feeds, and an active presence across farming press (British Dairying, Farmers Guardian, Farmers Weekly, Northern Farmer, Scottish Farmer, Midlands Farmer, Anglia Farmer) and trade events. Customer segments are diversified across dairy, beef and sheep farms (SMBs), feed manufacturers (enterprise), the fermentation/industrial sector, and arable farmers for agronomy, with UFAS, HACCP and ISO 9001 accreditations underpinning feed safety and quality claims. The entity is UK-only, wholly-owned within the ED&F Man group, and has no publicly disclosed revenue, headcount or independent funding history.

Name

ED&F Man Liquid Products UK

Legal name

ED&F Man Liquid Products UK Ltd

Website

https://edfmanliquidproductsuk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1783

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ED&F Man Liquid Products UK supplies molasses-based liquid feeds and agronomy products to UK dairy, beef, sheep and arable farmers, feed manufacturers and industrial customers, operating alongside deep-water bulk liquid terminals at Grangemouth, Hull and Liverpool.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Commodities & Animal Feed

NAICS

Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing (31211)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Soft Drink & Carbonated Beverage Syrups (AFAFAGAA)

Keywords

• Molasses liquid feed
• Agricultural commodities
• Animal feed manufacturing
• Bulk liquid storage
• Agronomy fertilizer products

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Transportation and Distribution, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Molasses and Liquid Feed Products: Sale of molasses, molasses blends, and liquid feed products to the animal feed sector including dairy, beef, and sheep farmers. Products sold directly and through feed manufacturers. Revenue generated from product sales with pricing typically quote-based based on delivery size and product specification.
2. Terminal Storage Services: Third-party bulk liquid storage and associated services at deep water terminals. Storage charges, handling fees, and ancillary services billed to customers. Services include receiving, storage, handling, distribution, blending, and documentation.
3. Agronomy Products: Nutrient products based around Carbon Complex technology for crop and soil nutrition. Includes fertilisers, organic matter products, and plant-based fertilizers/biostimulants sold to agricultural customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ED&F Man Liquid Products UK sources, processes, ships, stores and distributes molasses, molasses blends and other liquid products to feed manufacturers, livestock farmers and industrial users in the UK. It also markets a Carbon Complex range of agronomy/fertilizer products and operates deep-water bulk liquid storage terminals at Grangemouth, Hull and Liverpool that provide third-party storage, handling, blending and distribution services.

Product overview

ED&F Man Liquid Products UK operates three distinct business divisions under the ED&F Man group: (1) ED&F Man Liquid Products UK Limited provides molasses-based liquid animal feeds for dairy, beef, and sheep, along with storage tanks, lick feeders, and technical nutrition support; (2) ED&F Man Terminals UK Limited offers bulk liquid storage and handling services at deep-water terminals in Grangemouth, Hull, and Liverpool; and (3) ED&F Man Agronomy develops carbon-based fertilizer and crop nutrition products. The core product portfolio includes branded liquid feeds such as Regumaize 44, Regumix, Regupro 38, Stockmol 20, Molale, Potblack, RoboMol, and ReguSmart 27, complemented by equipment solutions (storage tanks and lick feeders), agronomy products (Black/Gold/Blue/Red Label fertilizers, organic fertilizers, biostimulants), and terminal services (storage, handling, distribution).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dairy Liquid Feeds Molasses-based liquid feed products specifically formulated for dairy cows, designed to provide energy, improve rumen function, support fibre digestibility and enhance milk production. Sold to dairy farmers and feed manufacturers.
• Beef Liquid Feeds Liquid feed products for beef cattle, formulated to support growth, rumen microbial activity, feed efficiency and performance in beef production systems. Sold to beef farmers and feed manufacturers.
• Sheep Liquid Feeds Molasses-based liquid feeds designed for sheep, providing energy supplementation and supporting rumen function in ovine nutrition. Sold to sheep farmers.
• Liquid Storage Solutions (Storage Tanks) Purpose-built storage tanks for molasses and liquid feeds, ranging from 1mt to 40mt capacity with options for stands and ground-operated valves. Sold to farmers and feed manufacturers.
• Lick Feeders Free-access lick feeders designed for cattle and sheep that can hold up to 1.3mt of product, capable of feeding 100 cattle for more than a week. Sold to livestock farmers.
• Agronomy Carbon Complex Products Range of nutrient products based around Carbon Complex carbohydrate structures that complement natural soil biology and optimise plant nutrient uptake, including UK Black, Gold, Blue and Red Label products, organic plant-based fertilizers and biostimulants, anti-stress products, micro/meso nutrients and liquid mineral nutrients. Sold to arable and crop farmers.
• Terminal Bulk Liquid Storage Services Third-party bulk liquid storage at deep-water terminals in Grangemouth, Hull and Liverpool with mild steel, heated and ambient tanks, available to industrial customers for storage of fermentation inputs and other bulk liquids.
• Terminal Receipt, Handling and Distribution Services Bundle of value-added terminal services including product receipt (vessel and road), additive injection, batch and inline blending, filtration, heating, drumming, packaging, recirculation, sampling, and distribution/logistics organisation for industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Research identified 1.4kg per head per day as optimal inclusion level for dairy cows, achieving key benefits including increased dry matter intake, improved fibre digestion and better milk quality
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KW FeedscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaborative marketing and distribution partnership for molasses-based liquid feed products. KW Feeds distributes ED&F Man liquid products including Potblack blends and RoboMol formulations. Joint content creation and social media engagement to promote dairy and beef cattle nutrition solutions.
• ED&F Man CommoditiescoreOthersParent company within ED&F Man group of companies. Parent organization provides strategic direction and group-level policies including sustainability, compliance and corporate governance frameworks.
• ED&F Man SugarcoreOthersSibling business unit within ED&F Man group specializing in sugar commodities. Collaborative presence under ED&F Man brand across agricultural sector.
• VolcafecoreOthersCoffee business unit within ED&F Man group. Collaborative presence under ED&F Man brand with shared website navigation and brand positioning.
• Tank Storage Association (TSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association partnership. ED&F Man Terminals featured in TSA case studies highlighting role in global food supply chain through storage and logistics solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trident Feeds: UK feed manufacturer producing molasses-based liquid feeds and compound feeds. Directly comparable product range targeting UK dairy, beef, and sheep farmers with liquid supplementation solutions.
• Volac: UK-based animal nutrition specialist focused on dairy youngstock and forage solutions. Comparable in targeting UK dairy farmers with nutritional supplements and technical advisory services.
• ForFarmers: European feed manufacturer with significant UK operations producing compound feeds and liquid feed solutions for dairy, beef, and poultry. Direct overlap in livestock nutrition products and farmer customer base.
• NWF Group: UK agricultural supplier with compound feed manufacturing and farm merchant operations. Competes in UK dairy and beef feed markets with overlapping product range.
• Carr's Group: UK agricultural products and engineering group with feed block and supplement manufacturing. Overlaps in molasses-based feed products and UK livestock nutrition market.
• KW Feeds: UK feed distributor and partner of ED&F Man Liquid Products UK. Distributes Potblack blends and RoboMol formulations, with overlapping dairy and beef cattle nutrition product range in the UK market.

Regional players

• Mole Valley Farmers: UK agricultural cooperative supplying farmers with feed, fertilizer, and agronomy products. Comparable as a UK-focused agricultural input distributor with farmer customer base overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Archer Daniels Midland (ADM): Global agricultural processor and commodity merchant with significant animal nutrition business. Overlaps with ED&F Man in agricultural commodity trading, feed ingredients, and liquid feed solutions.
• AB Agri: UK agricultural business focused on animal nutrition and feed manufacturing. Competes in compound feed, liquid feeds, and feed ingredients for UK livestock producers.
• Cargill: Global agricultural commodities giant and animal nutrition provider. Comparable as a major player in agricultural commodity trading, molasses sourcing, and livestock feed solutions across global markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EDFMan_Molasses

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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