Exhibiting at VIV Asia 2025

Nijsen Company, based in Veulen, Netherlands, is a pioneering manufacturer in the circular animal nutrition sector. The company is internationally recognized for transforming food industry residuals into high-quality compound feed, particularly for pigs, cattle, and poultry. Operating under the concept of “Food-For-Feed,” Nijsen has become a leader in sustainable livestock nutrition by integrating food waste valorization with precision feed formulation.

Core Business and Product Portfolio

Nijsen’s business is built on the unique value chain of converting former foodstuffs into functional and nutrient-rich feed components. Their product portfolio includes:

• Pig Feed:

  • Biggenvoer (Forti Go) – Specialized piglet feed for growth and immunity development
  • Zeugenvoer – Sow feed for fertility and lactation support
  • Vleesvarkensvoer – Feed for fattening pigs aimed at optimizing feed conversion and carcass quality
  • Broodmelange – Bread-based feed blend, high in energy and digestibility
  • PowerBanket – High-performance mix utilizing bakery waste for rapid weight gain

• Cattle Feed:

  • Snoepsiroop Premium – A syrup byproduct of the confectionery industry, used as a palatable energy source

• Poultry Feed:

  • While poultry feed isn’t a core focus, Nijsen’s feed technology is adaptable to various livestock species including poultry.

These feeds are custom-formulated and often co-created with clients to meet performance and sustainability objectives across farming operations.

Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

Nijsen’s most distinctive feature is its circular economy model, where it processes over 100,000 tons of former food products annually into livestock feed. This process offers multiple USPs:

• Closed-loop sustainability by reusing food chain waste
• Compliance with EU Feed Hygiene Regulation (EC) No 183/2005
• Optimized nutritional profiling using food-grade ingredients
• High palatability and digestibility, resulting in better feed efficiency
• Reduced carbon footprint by limiting dependence on traditional feed crops like corn and soy

Through its in-house Food-For-Feed® system, Nijsen not only contributes to climate goals but also provides economic value to farmers and food producers alike.

Certifications and Quality Compliance

Nijsen’s operations are fully certified to meet the highest European safety and sustainability standards, including:

• GMP+ International Certification
• HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
• QS Certification (Quality Scheme for Food Safety in Germany)
• SecureFeed Member (Feed Safety Assurance Network Netherlands)

Their feed is traceable, pathogen-controlled, and complies with EU regulation (EC) No. 767/2009 concerning the marketing and use of feed.

Export and Shipment Records

While primarily focused on the Dutch and Belgian markets, Nijsen's circular model has attracted international interest:

• Exports feed components and technology concepts to Germany, Belgium, and Northern France
• Partnered with EU food manufacturers to manage residual streams and valorize them via Nijsen’s production lines
• The company processes over 500 shipments per year across the Benelux region
• Increasing engagement in EU-funded sustainability projects and circular bioeconomy platforms

This export engagement showcases Nijsen’s growing influence in Europe’s sustainable agriculture value chain.

Financial and Operational Capabilities

As a mid-sized but high-impact enterprise, Nijsen operates a highly automated and data-driven production facility in Veulen. Key operational strengths include:

• 100,000+ tons of food residuals processed annually
• Daily feed production capacity of over 400 tons
• Partnerships with over 300 food industry players to secure input streams
• In-house labs and feed optimization software to customize formulations for performance and efficiency

Although privately held, industry estimates suggest annual revenue in the range of EUR 30–40 million, driven by consistent demand for sustainable feed solutions and partnerships with integrators and co-ops.

Target Market and Industry Positioning

Nijsen primarily serves:

• Pig and cattle farmers across the Netherlands and neighboring EU countries
• Agribusiness integrators seeking cost-efficient and eco-friendly feed alternatives
• Food manufacturers looking to responsibly repurpose their production surplus
• Sustainability-driven agricultural cooperatives and retailers

Its strategic position at the confluence of animal nutrition, food recovery, and sustainability gives Nijsen a first-mover advantage in a sector that is under increasing environmental scrutiny.

Recognitions and Industry Engagement

Nijsen is widely recognized within Europe’s agri-food innovation ecosystem. Highlights include:

• Active member of the Dutch Feed Industry Association (NEVEDI)
• Featured in EU circular economy and bio-waste valorization initiatives
• Collaborations with Wageningen University & Research (WUR) for feed formulation innovation and environmental impact assessments
• Frequent speaker and exhibitor at EuroTier, Dutch Pork Expo, and Feed Tech Expo

Its approach to circular feed production has been spotlighted in both agricultural media and mainstream sustainability platforms for pioneering a zero-waste, climate-smart livestock feeding model.

Nijsen continues to redefine feed production by merging technology, sustainability, and nutritional science—demonstrating that animal nutrition can be both high-performance and environmentally responsible.