Impextraco N.V., headquartered in Heist-op-den-Berg, Belgium, is a globally recognized manufacturer of specialty feed additives and micro-ingredients for the animal nutrition industry. With a strong scientific foundation and a commitment to food chain sustainability, the company serves integrators, feed mills, and premixers in over 80 countries. Impextraco delivers innovative, performance-driven solutions aimed at enhancing animal health, feed efficiency, and food safety.
Established as a family-owned business, Impextraco has grown into an agile, research-oriented enterprise that focuses on the safe and responsible use of natural and synthetic feed ingredients. Through continuous innovation, robust quality assurance, and technical support, Impextraco contributes to improving profitability and sustainability across the global livestock sector.
Core Business
Impextraco specializes in the formulation, manufacturing, and distribution of functional feed additives and antimicrobial solutions. The company operates two strategic business units:
- Protect Line – Targeted at pathogen control, feed safety, and gut health
- Perform Line – Focused on enhancing nutritional efficiency and animal performance
Their product range includes mycotoxin binders, antioxidants, acidifiers, mold inhibitors, essential oils, enzymes, and specialty minerals, tailored for poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture.
Product and Service Offerings
Protect Line
- Elitox – Multi-modal toxin mitigation solution with adsorptive and hepatoprotective action
- Butifour – Butyrate-based gut health enhancer supporting epithelial integrity and performance
- Salstop – Salmonella and pathogen inhibitor for feed safety
- Moldstop – Mold inhibitor preserving feed quality
- Feedox – Antioxidant blend for fat and feed stabilization
Perform Line
- Acidal – Synergistic acidifier promoting gut pH balance and nutrient absorption
- Elife – Natural antioxidant for cellular protection and stress resistance
- Zincab – High bioavailability zinc oxide alternative for piglet gut health
- Zympex – Enzyme complex improving digestibility and nutrient release
Impextraco provides both branded and customized formulations, enabling partners to differentiate and adapt to specific market needs.
Specialisation and Core USP
Impextraco's strengths lie in its targeted additive solutions that combine efficacy, science, and regulatory compliance. Their core USPs include:
- Dual-line product strategy (Protect & Perform) for holistic animal support
- In-house R&D and quality control in ISO-certified facilities
- Proven efficacy through peer-reviewed trials and field data
- Flexible manufacturing for both bulk and tailored solutions
- Compliance with global regulatory standards, including EU, ASEAN, and Latin America
The company focuses on cost-effective solutions that deliver measurable results, especially under conditions of heat stress, high pathogen loads, or mycotoxin exposure.
Financials
As a privately held company, Impextraco does not publicly disclose full financial statements, but available data suggests:
- Export-driven growth with presence in over 80 countries
- Continuous reinvestment into product innovation and technical service
- Collaboration with leading universities and research institutions in Belgium, Asia, and Latin America
- Increasing demand for Elitox and Butifour in regions with high mycotoxin prevalence and antibiotic-reduction mandates
Impextraco’s scalable operations and private ownership structure allow for rapid response to market demands and customized solution development.
Shipments and Usage Metrics
Based on trade data and customer feedback:
- Regular bulk and packaged shipments to Europe, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America
- High-volume exports of Elitox, particularly in countries with aflatoxin and fumonisin risks (e.g., India, Philippines, Brazil)
- Zympex and Zincab widely adopted in piglet nutrition programs post-AGP bans in the EU and Asia
- Global customers include premixers, integrators, and top-10 global feed manufacturers
Estimated annual shipment volume for core additives exceeds 5,000 metric tons, with over 2 million animals per day benefiting from Impextraco solutions.
Target Market
Impextraco serves:
- Industrial feed manufacturers
- Livestock integrators and vertical producers
- Premix and mineral blend companies
- Veterinary pharmaceutical distributors
- Animal nutrition consultants and research farms
Their products are widely used in poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture systems across varying production intensities and regulatory environments.
Capabilities
- ISO-certified production and R&D facility in Belgium
- On-site QA/QC labs with mycotoxin and microbiological testing
- Global technical support and formulation advisory
- Customized product development
- Regulatory and registration support for local market compliance
Impextraco’s flexibility in packaging and dosage form (powder, granules, liquid) makes it a preferred partner for tailored feed additive solutions.
Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 22000 – Food safety management system
- FAMI-QS – Quality and safety system for specialty feed ingredients
- GMP+ Certified
- Full compliance with EFSA, FDA, and ASEAN additive regulations
- Products developed in line with antibiotic reduction programs and sustainable livestock practices
Impextraco’s commitment to traceability and documentation ensures complete transparency across the supply chain.
Customer Testimonials
- "Elitox has been an integral part of our mycotoxin control program. We’ve seen reduced liver lesions and better feed intake in our layers." – Technical Director, Poultry Integrator, Vietnam
- "Zincab offers all the gut benefits of ZnO without the environmental concerns. It’s now part of all our piglet diets." – Nutritionist, Swine Producer, Spain
Major Achievements
- Recognized as a top-tier toxin binder supplier in Southeast Asia and Latin America
- Successful reformulation of Elitox to meet global residue-free production standards
- Featured exhibitor in VIV Europe, IPPE Atlanta, and EuroTier
- Expanded footprint in antibiotic-free production systems with Butifour and Zympex
- Technical partnerships with Ghent University, Bangkok Animal Research Center, and Latin American poultry networks
Impextraco N.V. continues to be a trusted, science-backed partner for feed safety and animal performance. With its dual-focus strategy, global presence, and deep technical expertise, the company remains committed to building a healthier, more productive, and sustainable future for the animal nutrition industry.
