Our Story
Real progress starts with the questions and challenges our customer bring to us. 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 work every day to bring value to our customers and their animals.
That’s why we don’t just develop feed, we create the best nutrition for a strong start. Every ingredient and additive are carefully selected, extensively tested and proven to deliver results. No fuss or unnecessary additives. Just pure, effective, high-quality ingredients that work.
We offer more than just innovative products. We stand beside livestock farmers and our partners, sharing knowledge and offering practical solutions for real-world challenges.
With decades of experience and a deep-rooted commitment to animal health and welfare, we push ourselves to go further, so that our customers and their animals get the very best, every time.
We listen. We find real solutions together.
With one foot in research and the other in the field, we understand what matters most to livestock farmers and our partners – the daily challenges, the long hours and the concerns that keep you 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, and every collaboration we build is guided with one goal in mind: strong, healthy animals as the foundation for thriving farms – today and in 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 don’t chase short-term goals. We invest in sustainable partnerships, responsible growth, and practical innovations that deliver measurable results on your farm.
We strive for a sustainable, balanced partnership that benefits our customers, your animals, and our company, now and into the future.
We will provide you with knowledge and solutions to help you prepare for the challenges ahead. That’s the value of a true partnership. That is Denkavit.
Our mission
To be the most attractive partner in Young Animal Nutrition, 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 Center
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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2002
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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now
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 animal 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.
Start of Denkavit USA
In 2019 Denkavit reached an agreement with Grober on the acquisition of their US subsidiary, Grober Nutrition LLC. A company focused on the production of feed ingredients and innovative feeds for young animals in Auburn, New York, USA. This acquisition was a strategic decision for both parties, based on the desire to work together with a partner with the same values about innovation and quality.
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 seven offices and many coworkers around the world
70
We sell our solutions to more than 70 countries worldwide
400,000
In 2024 we produced 400,000 beef calves
700,000
Tons of Young Animal Nutrition and Feed Specialties sold
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