Product Offerings
Product Categories:
IT & Software
Products:
Formulation Software: Brill® Formulation
Feed ERP Software: Integrated feed mill management solutions
Format Solutions, a division of Datacor, is a U.S.-based software development company specializing in advanced formulation and feed mill management solutions for the global animal nutrition and agribusiness industries. Headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, Format Solutions empowers manufacturers, nutritionists, and feed producers with data-driven tools to optimize formulation accuracy, streamline operations, and maximize profitability.
Core Business and Software Solutions
Format Solutions focuses on delivering end-to-end software platforms tailored to the needs of feed producers, pet food manufacturers, and nutritional supplement developers. Their flagship offerings include:
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Brill® Formulation:
A comprehensive nutrient optimization engine that enables precision formulation, ingredient management, cost control, and nutritional compliance. Used by animal nutritionists to develop efficient, cost-effective feed rations across poultry, swine, ruminants, aquaculture, and companion animals. -
Feed ERP Software:
An integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution that supports feed mill operations including inventory management, production planning, quality control, traceability, order processing, and logistics.
These platforms are designed to ensure compliance with international standards, improve transparency in formulation processes, and allow rapid adaptation to ingredient price fluctuations and supply chain dynamics.
Innovation and Unique Selling Proposition
Format Solutions is distinguished by its deep industry expertise and dedicated focus on formulation science. Key differentiators include:
- Optimization algorithms that support linear and non-linear formulation strategies.
- Real-time nutritional modeling and least-cost formulation tools.
- Cloud-based deployment options for multi-site operations.
- Seamless integration with third-party ERP and lab systems.
- Intuitive dashboards with data visualization and audit trail functionality.
These capabilities help feed and pet food companies reduce formulation costs by up to 10%, improve inventory turnover, and maintain consistent product quality.
Global Market Reach
Format Solutions serves a diverse international clientele across:
- Commercial feed manufacturers
- Premix and additive producers
- Pet food companies
- Agricultural cooperatives
- Integrated livestock operations
With a global user base spanning North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, their software platforms are trusted by both multinational conglomerates and regional producers. Clients leverage Format Solutions to manage complex formulation rules across multiple regulatory jurisdictions and language environments.
Integration with Datacor
As part of Datacor, Inc., a leading provider of process manufacturing software, Format Solutions benefits from:
- Shared infrastructure and cloud services
- Enhanced product development resources
- Access to cross-industry ERP integration capabilities
This synergy allows Format Solutions to continuously evolve its offerings in line with industry demands and regulatory changes.
Compliance and Data Security
All Format Solutions platforms are built to meet stringent industry and regulatory requirements, including:
- FDA and AAFCO compliance for U.S.-based feed formulations
- EU Feed Hygiene Regulation (183/2005)
- FAMI-QS and GMP+ B1 standards
- Robust data encryption, access control, and auditability
Their software solutions are designed to support digital traceability and compliance reporting, helping clients maintain certification and audit readiness.
Training and Support Services
Format Solutions provides comprehensive implementation and post-sale support, including:
- Onboarding and system configuration
- Custom module development
- User training and webinars
- 24/7 technical support and ticketing systems
- Client-specific documentation and update rollouts
Clients consistently rate Format Solutions highly for its knowledgeable support team, structured onboarding, and product reliability.
Industry Presence and Recognition
- Format Solutions' Brill® Formulation is used by over 1,000 companies globally
- Featured regularly in feed and animal nutrition conferences, including IPPE, Victam, and EuroTier
- Trusted by top 10 global animal nutrition companies for precision formulation
- Has contributed to millions of feed tons produced annually with optimized costs and reduced ingredient variability
Their presence on LinkedIn and participation in industry-specific webinars and trade events continues to build engagement with technical and operational leaders in feed manufacturing.
Achievements and Milestones
- Over 40 years of legacy in formulation software development
- Helped clients achieve cost savings of up to 15% per formulation cycle
- Expanded cloud-based Brill® Formulation platform for multi-site global operations
- Launched integration APIs with major LIMS, ERP, and lab analytics platforms
Format Solutions continues to innovate at the intersection of nutrition science and software engineering, enabling the feed industry to meet the challenges of cost, compliance, and nutritional complexity with confidence and agility.