Exhibiting at VIV Asia 2025

SANLUC International nv is a Belgium-based manufacturer of advanced functional feed additives, headquartered in Ghent. Established with a mission to enhance livestock health and performance through innovative nutrition technologies, SANLUC has become a recognized player in the European and international animal nutrition market. The company delivers science-backed, field-tested solutions that improve gut health, feed efficiency, and disease resilience across multiple livestock species.

Core Business and Offerings

SANLUC International specializes in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of high-performance feed additives aimed at supporting gut health, nutrient absorption, and preservation of feed quality. Its product range is categorized under four core solution areas:

• Gut Health:

  • GBM Performant: Promotes healthy gastrointestinal function and improves animal growth rates.
  • GBM Enhanced: Advanced gut modulator for enhanced immune responses.
  • GBM CMR: Tailored for calf milk replacers to support early life gut development.

• Feed Management:

  • Tanno-SAN: Tannin-based additive with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits.
  • SAN-Power: Energy-boosting solution enhancing feed conversion efficiency.

• Preservation:

  • SAN-Protect: Mold inhibitor and mycotoxin risk reducer.
  • SAN-Protect Plus: Extended spectrum preservative for humid storage conditions.
  • SAN-Black: Antioxidant-rich additive to maintain feed freshness and nutrient integrity.

• On-Farm Applications: Custom-formulated solutions provided directly to farms based on individual herd needs and diagnostic evaluation (customized service).

These solutions are widely used in poultry, swine, ruminants, and calves, integrating seamlessly into feed mill operations or on-farm mixing protocols.

Specialization and Core USP

SANLUC’s core strength lies in its biotechnology-driven feed additive design that targets gut flora optimization and digestive efficiency. The company utilizes a combination of:

• Tannins, organic acids, and plant extracts to reduce pathogen colonization.
• Antioxidants and immune modulators to reduce inflammatory stress in livestock.
• Custom nutritional diagnostics for farm-specific solution deployment.

Its in-house R&D and technical support team work closely with nutritionists and veterinarians to ensure product efficacy under real-world commercial farming conditions.

Financial Performance

While privately held, SANLUC’s business scale and export footprint indicate:

• Estimated annual revenue between €5–7 million, with consistent 8–10% annual growth.
• Export sales contribute to over 60% of total revenue, driven by strong demand in Europe, North Africa, and Southeast Asia.
• Continuous investment in R&D and product optimization, accounting for approximately 12% of annual budget allocation.

Shipment Records

Based on available export documentation and market presence:

• SANLUC ships to over 20 countries, including Germany, France, Poland, Turkey, Egypt, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
• Over 500 tons of functional feed additives are exported annually.
• Frequent shipments of GBM Enhanced and SAN-Protect Plus are reported in high-temperature regions where feed stability is crucial.
• Custom orders for calf-specific solutions are shipped to specialized dairy and veal operations across Europe.

Target Market

SANLUC’s customer base includes:

• Animal feed manufacturers and integrators
• Commercial poultry and swine producers
• Veterinary and livestock consultants
• Distributors of specialty nutritional products
• Research institutions and universities

The company caters to both industrial-scale operations and specialty farms, positioning itself as a flexible, quality-oriented feed additive partner.

Capabilities

• In-house product formulation and R&D lab
• EU GMP+ certified production and packaging facilities
• Custom formulation services for large feed manufacturers
• On-site farm audits and nutritional consultancy
• Multilingual documentation and export compliance team

SANLUC ensures high batch-to-batch consistency, advanced preservation packaging, and adaptable dosing options tailored to client preferences.

Certifications and Compliance

• GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance Certification (FSA)
• Full compliance with EU Feed Hygiene Regulation (183/2005/EC)
• Products registered with national feed additive authorities in multiple EU and non-EU countries
• Traceability and quality assurance systems aligned with ISO 22000 and HACCP frameworks

These certifications validate SANLUC’s commitment to safe and effective animal nutrition.

Customer Testimonials

“GBM Enhanced has reduced post-weaning diarrhea in our piglets significantly. It’s now a core part of our nursery feed strategy.”
– Dr. Erik de Vries, Swine Nutritionist, Netherlands

“Tanno-SAN has helped us move away from routine antibiotic use in broiler starter feed. Excellent performance and health outcomes.”
– Alessandra Fontana, Poultry Producer, Northern Italy

Major Achievements

• Product expansion into Southeast Asia and MENA markets over the past three years.
• Launched SAN-Black in 2022, addressing oxidative degradation in tropical feed storage.
• Achieved GMP+ FSA certification for production facilities in Ghent.
• Introduced farm-specific formulation consultancy in collaboration with academic partners in Belgium and France.
• Recognized as a top innovator in functional feed solutions at multiple regional livestock expos including SPACE France and EuroTier.

SANLUC International nv continues to lead in sustainable animal nutrition by combining scientific research, operational excellence, and field-tested innovation to meet the evolving challenges of livestock production across diverse climates and systems.