Product Offerings
Products:
Animal Feed Additives and Premixtures: Glycerides, Lysolecithins, Enzymes
Animal Compound Feed: Specialized formulations for various livestock
Franklin Biotech is a Netherlands-based manufacturer and research-driven innovator in the field of animal nutrition, specializing in the development and production of high-performance feed additives, premixtures, and compound feeds. Headquartered in Tilburg, Franklin Biotech focuses on integrating biotechnology with practical livestock nutrition, offering solutions that enhance animal performance, gut health, and feed efficiency across poultry, swine, ruminant, and aquaculture sectors.
Core Business and Product Portfolio
Franklin Biotech’s product line is rooted in scientific research and designed to meet the evolving nutritional and regulatory demands of modern animal farming. Their portfolio includes:
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Animal Feed Additives and Premixtures:
- Glycerides: Monoglycerides and diglycerides of short- and medium-chain fatty acids used to support gut health, immune modulation, and pathogen control.
- Lysolecithins: Emulsifiers enhancing lipid digestion and absorption in monogastric animals, improving feed conversion rates.
- Enzymes: Tailored blends for the breakdown of non-starch polysaccharides (NSPs), phytates, and proteins, enabling better nutrient availability and reduced environmental impact.
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Animal Compound Feed:
- Species-specific formulations optimized for nutritional density, palatability, and performance.
- Custom feed programs designed for integrators and feed millers targeting growth rate improvement, FCR optimization, and disease resilience.
Franklin Biotech emphasizes flexibility and customization, offering both branded formulations and private label manufacturing services tailored to client-specific nutritional profiles.
Research and Development Strength
Franklin Biotech’s R&D division plays a central role in its innovation pipeline. Their research focuses on:
- Microencapsulation technologies for targeted nutrient delivery.
- Synergistic blends of organic acids, essential oils, and emulsifiers.
- Development of natural growth promoters and antibiotic alternatives in line with EU and global restrictions on AGPs (antibiotic growth promoters).
The company collaborates with independent research institutes, universities, and commercial farms to validate product efficacy through in vivo trials and field testing.
Market Segments and Global Reach
Franklin Biotech caters to:
- Commercial feed manufacturers
- Livestock integrators
- Veterinary pharmaceutical distributors
- Aquafeed producers
- Private label brands in the feed additive space
Their products are exported to clients across Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, with growing demand in antibiotic-free production systems.
Key applications include:
- Gut health optimization in broilers and weanling pigs
- Enzyme supplementation in high-phytate diets
- Cost-effective feed formulations under raw material price volatility
Manufacturing and Quality Standards
Franklin Biotech ensures consistent product performance through stringent manufacturing protocols:
- ISO-compliant production facilities
- In-process and final product quality testing
- NIR-based raw material analysis
- GMP+ and HACCP-compliant operations
Each batch is traceable with COAs provided for active compound content, microbial load, and physical properties, ensuring full transparency for end-users and regulators.
Regulatory Compliance and Certifications
Operating within the EU regulatory framework, Franklin Biotech maintains full compliance with:
- EFSA feed additive registration guidelines
- FAMI-QS certification for specialty feed ingredients
- REACH and CLP regulations for chemical safety
- GMP+ International for feed safety assurance
These certifications ensure that products meet safety and quality standards suitable for high-regulation markets including Europe and Japan.
Value Proposition and Differentiation
Franklin Biotech stands out in the competitive landscape through:
- Scientifically validated formulations
- Focus on antibiotic-free production support
- Customized product development and technical support
- Dedicated customer service team for logistics and regulatory affairs
Their ability to tailor enzyme and emulsifier blends based on local feed composition and animal performance data makes them a preferred partner for performance-oriented nutrition programs.
Industry Engagement and Partnerships
- Active participant in regional and global feed expos such as VIV Europe, EuroTier, and FIGAN
- Strategic partnerships with animal health consultants and formulation experts
- Research collaborations with Wageningen University and other agri-food institutions in the EU
These engagements contribute to continuous innovation, client feedback integration, and expanding market footprint.
Achievements and Future Outlook
- Deployed feed additive solutions in over 25 countries
- Recorded consistent year-over-year growth in the functional lipids segment
- Expanded capacity to meet increasing demand for sustainable, non-medicated feed programs
- In the process of developing AI-based feed formulation tools for integrators and nutritionists
Franklin Biotech continues to drive advancements in animal nutrition through biotechnological innovation, regulatory compliance, and a strong commitment to sustainable farming practices.