Nor-Feed, headquartered in Beaucouzé, France, is a pioneering company in the field of natural feed additives, specializing in the development, production, and global distribution of plant-based solutions for animal nutrition and health. With a strategic focus on leveraging the power of botanicals, Nor-Feed has become a benchmark in the phytogenic additive sector, serving livestock, poultry, and aquaculture producers worldwide.
Core Business
Nor-Feed designs and markets a range of phytogenic feed additives formulated using standardized plant extracts, essential oils, and naturally active compounds. These additives are intended to improve animal performance, health, and welfare while reducing dependency on synthetic chemicals and antibiotics.
Key product lines include:
- Nor-Grape® 80: A grape extract rich in polyphenols, acting as a powerful natural antioxidant for stress reduction and meat quality improvement.
- Norponin® XO: A saponin-based solution that helps manage coccidial risks in poultry without the use of synthetic coccidiostats.
- Nor-Spice AB: A botanical additive designed to enhance gut health by promoting lactic acid bacteria growth.
- Nor-Oleum® Range: Combinations of essential oils and plants offering antibacterial and immunomodulatory properties.
Specialization and USP
Nor-Feed’s expertise is grounded in botanical science and standardized formulation. The company’s unique value proposition lies in its ability to deliver consistent, science-backed phytogenic solutions that comply with strict regulatory standards across global markets.
Unique Selling Points (USP):
- Exclusive use of botanical active ingredients
- Development based on peer-reviewed scientific research and EU-compliant claims
- Proprietary manufacturing processes for standardized and reproducible compositions
- Focused R&D collaborations with leading research institutions and universities
Financials and Market Reach
Nor-Feed operates as an independent French SME but has made significant strides in the global feed additive market. According to company disclosures and trade press:
- Revenue exceeded €10 million in 2022
- Products distributed in more than 35 countries
- Strategic partnerships with global distributors and pre-mix manufacturers
- Active presence in high-growth markets including Europe, Latin America, Middle East, and Southeast Asia
Shipment and Export Performance
Based on data from platforms like Volza and ImportYeti, Nor-Feed has:
- Shipped botanical additives to over 30 international customers between 2020 and 2023
- Exported bulk powder formulations and pre-mix integrations primarily to Brazil, India, Spain, Vietnam, and Mexico
- All products accompanied by dossiers supporting efficacy, regulatory compliance, and safety
Target Market
Nor-Feed’s solutions are targeted toward:
- Feed manufacturers and pre-mix suppliers
- Poultry, swine, ruminant, and aquaculture farms
- Veterinary pharmaceutical distributors
- Integrators seeking antibiotic-free production protocols
Its plant-based products appeal strongly to operations pursuing natural growth promotion and functional feed strategies in line with EU and OIE antimicrobial resistance (AMR) reduction policies.
Capabilities
Nor-Feed maintains robust in-house capabilities, including:
- ISO 22000 certified production facility in France
- R&D collaborations with institutions like INRAE and LUNAM University
- Advanced quality control systems ensuring batch-to-batch consistency
- Standardization based on quantified biomarkers such as polyphenols, saponins, and essential oil components
Additionally, Nor-Feed contributes to EFSA submission dossiers and participates in EU-funded research programs.
Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 22000:2018 certified for food/feed safety management systems
- Products comply with EU Feed Additive Regulation (1831/2003)
- Label claims and marketing materials validated against EFSA guidelines
- Participation in FAMI-QS initiatives for specialty feed ingredients
Major Achievements
- Developed Nor-Grape®, the first grape extract additive to benefit from an EU-authorized efficacy claim
- Member of AFCA-CIAL and IFF feed additive consortium
- Published multiple peer-reviewed studies in collaboration with French and European veterinary institutes
- Winner of innovation awards at SPACE Rennes and EuroTier Hannover
Nor-Feed continues to lead the transition toward sustainable, functional, and science-based phytogenic feed solutions that meet the evolving demands of the global animal nutrition sector.