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Orffa is a science-driven feed additive producer with a clear purpose:
to empower viable animal farming.

Since 1967, Orffa has been empowering animal farming with feed additives that turn challenges into opportunities.

We strengthen the long-term legitimacy of animal farming worldwide through science-based feed additive solutions, supporting systems that are economically sound, environmentally responsible, and socially accepted. In short: we empower viable animal farming.

Our approach combines deep scientific expertise with true partnership.

Through customer-centric services such as Instant Insight in Gut Health, selenium analysis, and toxin evaluation, we help customers maximize their results.
Our science-driven specialization focuses on Gut Health & Immunity, Feed Efficiency, and Mineral Nutrition.
And with a global reach built on local expertise in EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, we bring science to animal farming where it matters most.

Orffa is not just a feed additive producer. We are a partner in progress, integrating the latest scientific advancements directly into our solutions to empower viable animal farming.

Our Leadership

The management board of Orffa is leading the company’s journey in the animal health and nutrition sector. CEO Haiko Zuidhoff, CFO Lynda Edens-Heemskerk, and CVP Teruya Kobayashi are dedicated to unlocking the full potential of everyone contributing to Orffa's growth, ensuring the company continues to thrive and excel in the industry.

Haiko Zuidhoff

Chief Executive Officer

Lynda Edens-Heemskerk

Chief Financial Officer

Teruya Kobayashi

Executive Vice President

The Orffa journey

From family business to specialized feed additive producer

Orffa's journey began in the 1960s with the establishment of Van Dijck & Cie by the Brussels-based Van Dijck family. Based in Wolvertem, Belgium, Van Dijck initially focused on selling and distributing primarily veterinary pharmaceuticals and additives for the burgeoning animal feed and production industry.

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A Strategic Alliance with Marubeni

We are proud to be a part of the Marubeni Group, a global conglomerate with a rich history of innovation and success.

Marubeni Corporation's unwavering support and shared values have been instrumental in our company's growth and achievements. From providing access to global markets to fostering a culture of innovation, Marubeni Corporation has been a true partner in our journey. Their expertise and resources have enabled us to expand our reach, enhance our products and services, and achieve new heights of success.

We are committed to continuing our close collaboration with Marubeni Corporation and leveraging our combined strengths to shape a brighter future together. With Marubeni Corporation as our valued shareholder, we are confident that our company will continue to thrive and make a significant impact in the years to come.

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Global reach with Local Focus

With a direct presence in all major established and developing feed producing markets around the world, we have our headquarters in Europe. We are also present in the Americas, the Middle East and Asia.

We opt for a centralized approach combined with a strong local market presence, either via our technical sales people or via distributors. Orffa’s main store and headquarters are located near the major European ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.

This strategic location guarantees an efficient and swift logistic handling of incoming and outgoing goods. Logistics is our main concern, considering the massive amount of feed additives Orffa’ markets: more than 150,000 metric tons a year.

Our contribution to a sustainable livestock production

The global population is growing rapidly, just as the industrial activity across the globe increases. Developing economic activity encompases increasing global pollution, leading to international issues as global warming and climate change. These phenomena have a major impact on the quality of life and on the level of poverty in many countries.

Excentials

Excentials is our line of innovative and specialized feed additives and feed concepts, developed during our more then 50 years of experience in the European feed market. Products and concepts are scientifically well documented and often the subject of peer-reviewed articles. These developments are inspired by market needs and aim to improve productivity, efficiency, quality and sustainability.

Elovitals

Elovitals is Orffa’s range of basic, essential feed additives, produced for us by leading long-term partners. The Elovitals brand guarantees the highest of Orffa’s quality standards, which are more demanding than the legally required standards in Europe, together with the outstanding service level provided by Orffa.

Top Select

Top Select is our quality seal for a wide range of premium distribution brands, selected by Orffa and trusted by our customers to provide feed solutions fitting their needs. We team up with leading manufacturers of amino acids, trace elements, vitamins, probiotics and other specialty feed additives, offering exceptional solutions to the industry’s needs and challenges.

The unique combination of Top Select with our specialty range Excentials, as well as with the branded ingredient portfolio Elovitals, allows Orffa to create, select and deliver feed additive solutions to fit the customer’s individual requirements.

Our Logistics

Orffa is delivering over 110,000 MT per year or 350 ton feed additives on daily basis. Each day we ship to more than 90 countries worldwide. We deliver by air, sea and road. All is serviced by a very customer focused logistics team.

Warehousing

Orffa has its central warehouse at GVT Transport & Logistics B.V. In total we keep around 5.000 tons in stock at GVT. Over 250 different items are stored in a modern equipped warehouse located in Tilburg, close to Rotterdam seaport. Various local warehouses spread around the world, are part of our logistic network from which we can ship small quantities to local customers in the fastest possible way.

Logistics Team

The logistics department at Orffa is involved in transportation, stock control, warehousing and monitoring the flow of goods. Our team is responsible for delivering our products in the right quantity at the right time, accompanied with all required documentation.

Value Added Service

Special requests such as repackaging, re-labeling according to customer requirements are also possible and are coordinated by the logistics department. Our highly professional team is always ready to solve all kinds of problems for our customers.

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Policies on Human Rights and Supply Chain Sustainability

We, as Orffa, have adopted our “Policy on Human Rights” and “Supply Chain Sustainability Policy”. With these Policies, beyond strengthening our own efforts for sustainability, we would like to aim for concerted efforts with all our customers, suppliers and business partners, so as to promote sustainability in a more effective and substantial way. Your understanding and cooperation with regard to our Policies is highly appreciated.

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Read our policy on supply chain sustainability

Regulatory affairs

The regulatory affairs team is at your service for the registration of Orffa products throughout the world.

Feed additives often require a premarketing authorization or registration at the competent authority in the country of destination. Centralized in the office in Belgium, we use our broad network of local regulatory experts to expand our product range geographically. Orffa has over 300 product registrations in over 60 countries on all populated continents. Hence, the regulatory department has experience in handling a wide variety of regulatory requirements.

Based on many years of experience, we still learn every day and expand our knowledge by penetrating into more and more countries. We are present in regional and local regulatory associations to anticipate upcoming and existing new regulations. In doing so, we fully support and contribute to the global presence of Orffa products.

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Committed to quality

Quality is an important and integral part of the company strategy of Orffa. That is why Orffa has implemented Quality Control systems which are second to none.

Orffa constantly strives to improve the quality and safety of its products and assists its partners in meeting the same internal quality standards. We assure our customers that the feed materials, feed additives and premixtures they are procuring are safe in terms of quality, traceability and reliability. Moreover, we assure that they are manufactured in a safe and environmentally friendly way.

Ecovadis Gold award

Sustainability becomes more than ever a licence-to-operate. For Orffa, doing business in an ethical way, with respect for humans and environment is of outmost importance. Next to initiatives in our day-to-day operations, we intent to support such attitude throughout the supply with our business partners.

Orffa Receives Ecovadis Gold award