Phileo Lesaffre Animal Care Overview
Livestock Feed and Supplements, Food Additives and Ingredients, Feed Additives and Ingredients, Consulting and Professional Services, livestock feed, Functional and Nutraceutical Foods
Yeast Probiotics: Actisaf Sc 47
Yeast Postbiotics: Safmannan
Yeast Derivatives: Selsaf 3000
Phileo by Lesaffre is a globally recognized leader in the field of animal health and nutrition, operating as a dedicated business unit of Lesaffre, a French family-owned group with over 170 years of fermentation expertise. Headquartered in Marcq-en-Barœul, France, Phileo’s mission is to improve animal health and performance through microbiota-centered solutions. The company leverages science-backed innovations in yeast and fermentation technologies to meet the growing global demand for sustainable animal farming.
Phileo specializes in developing, producing, and marketing yeast-based probiotics, postbiotics, and other functional ingredients aimed at improving animal health, enhancing performance, and reducing antibiotic use. Their solutions support livestock species including poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture.
Phileo’s product portfolio is built upon three major pillars:
Phileo's major product categories include:
In addition to products, Phileo offers deep technical services, on-farm trials, microbiota research, and tailored nutritional advice for feed manufacturers, integrators, and farmers.
Phileo’s core strength lies in its deep R&D infrastructure, supported by 10 research platforms, 60 scientific collaborations, and an extensive microbiota analysis capability. It is one of the few animal nutrition companies offering end-to-end microbiome analysis integrated into product development.
Their innovation is built on Lesaffre’s fermentation legacy, giving Phileo access to advanced biofermentation platforms and global production facilities. Their tailor-made programs for gut health, immunity, and feed efficiency make them a preferred partner in sustainable livestock solutions.
While Phileo does not publish standalone financials, Lesaffre, its parent company, reported €2.2 billion in revenue in 2023, with over 11,000 employees and operations in more than 80 countries. Phileo is one of the key business units contributing significantly to Lesaffre’s growth in the feed and animal care division.
According to global shipment tracking platforms like Volza and ImportYeti:
Phileo operates in more than 100 countries, with a strong presence in:
Their primary customers include feed manufacturers, large integrators, and animal producers in poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture sectors.
Phileo's production and quality standards are aligned with:
From a customer review published by an Indian feed integrator:
"Phileo’s Actisaf Sc 47 helped us reduce FCR by 4% in our poultry operations. The technical support and consistency in product performance are unmatched."
Another European dairy farm manager notes:
"We’ve seen a significant reduction in subclinical acidosis since switching to Phileo’s yeast solutions. Their postbiotic solutions are truly next-gen."
Phileo continues to push the boundaries of animal care through science, sustainability, and innovation—strengthening its role as a reliable global partner in the transition to antibiotic-free farming.
