Our Story
Real progress always starts with the questions and challenges of our customers. We are Denkavit, of value in animal husbandry for almost 100 years. With a big heart for animals and a passion for healthy growth.
As a specialist and global leader in young animal nutrition and Feed Ingredients, we strive every day to mean more to our customers and their animals.
That’s why we don’t just develop feed, we create the best foundation for a strong start. Carefully selected. Extensively tested. Proven effective. Without fuss or unnecessary additives. Just pure what works.
But we deliver more than just innovative products. We share our knowledge and support livestock farmers and our partners at their challenges. And guide them with practical solutions that really work better.
With all our knowledge and experience we always get that little bit more out of ourselves. For the best result for our customers and their animals worldwide.
We listen. We find real solutions together.
With one foot in research and the other in the field, we understand what matter most to livestock farmers and our partners. Their daily challenges, their long hours and the concerns that keep them up at night. That’s why we’re here: to offer solutions that truly help.
At Denkavit, every decision we make, every product we develop, every collaboration we enter into is focused on a single goal: strong, healthy animals as the basis for thriving farms of the future.
In a world that’s constantly evolving, we invest in what truly matters today – so you can see and measure the difference tomorrow. We do not opt for short-term gains, but for sustainable cooperation, entrepreneurship and growth.
The conscious balance where all customers, animals and we also come along for the long haul.
This way, we will always continue to guide you towards better with answers and solutions for tomorrow. That’s plus of true partnership.
Our mission
To be the most attractive partner in Young Animal Nutrition, Veal and Feed Ingredients globally.
Sustainability is part of everything we do.
At Denkavit, we believe that healthy growth goes hand in hand with responsibility. That’s why we work every day on solutions that not only support strong, healthy animals, but also contribute to a future-proof livestock sector. From smarter use of resources to sharing knowledge and supporting sustainable choices on the farm—we take steps today that make a measurable difference tomorrow.
Built on history, driven by the future
Establishment
The Denkavit Group originated from a Rotterdam-based trading company in animal feed ingredients and raw materials, founded in 1929. Since 1951, the company has been located in Voorthuizen in the Veluwe region and “Denkavit” was established to sell raw materials and vitamins for the compound feed industry.
First calf milk production
In the early 1950s, Denkavit started producing calf milk based on surplus skimmed milk powder. Eventually, the first calf milk was launched on the market in 1955. Since then, calf milk and veal calf production have grown unimaginably nationally and internationally.
Research Centre
As early as 1959, the first research centre was established at the Voorthuizen location. This is the forerunner of our current Pig Farm and Veal Farm (DenkaFarm Innovation Centre). Research and development are in our DNA and we have over 60 years of experience in the field of research into young animal nutrition and feed ingredients.
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2020
Expansion of product range and branches
In the years that followed, many new products and concepts were developed and marketed under the Denkavit brand name. Denkavit expanded within Europe with branches in Germany, and Italy and an additional production location in France.
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2025
Mergers and acquisitions
The past few years have been dominated by growth and expansion. To serve important markets abroad, Denkavit has a branch in Spain (Denkavit Iberica) and the United States (Denkavit USA). Denkavit’s growth and expansion have not gone unnoticed in the compound feed industry. Today, Denkavit is a valued player in the market, with whom many parties from Europe and beyond enjoy working. Nutrifeed became part of Denkavit in 2021. This acquisition marked a strengthening in the global young animal nutrition market. In 2023 we acquired Volac Milk Replacers.
Key figures
Behind every product, service, and innovation at Denkavit stand strong numbers and even stronger people. These key figures offer a snapshot of our global presence, scale, and legacy. From our roots in 1920 to our reach in over 70 countries today, they reflect the commitment and impact we bring to young animal nutrition worldwide.
Since
1929
700
Around 700 employees worldwide who work on providing the best young animal nutrition and feed specialties
6
We have six different production locations in Europe and the United States of America
7
We have offices and colleagues all over the world, from Europe to Latin-America to Asia
70
We sell our solutions to more than 70 countries all over the world
400.000
In 2024 we produced 400.000 veal calves
700.000
tons of Young Animal Nutrition and Feed Specialties sold
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