ForFarmers acquires Beukelaar Diervoeders to strengthen broiler and pig feed operations

NETHERLANDS – ForFarmers Nederland B.V., a leading Dutch feed producer, has acquired all shares in Beukelaar Diervoeders B.V., marking a strategic move to bolster its footprint in the broiler and pig feed sectors across the Netherlands and Belgium. 

The agreement, finalized on November 3, 2025, took effect immediately and was not subject to antitrust approval.

Founded in 2005 and based in Uden, Beukelaar Diervoeders supplies feed and provides advisory services to broiler and pig farmers, primarily in the Netherlands and Belgium. 

Its strong customer relationships and technical expertise have earned it a solid reputation among poultry producers. 

The deal allows ForFarmers to consolidate its market position while addressing the rising demand for sustainable, efficient animal production.

Strengthening market position

Under the agreement, Beukelaar Diervoeders will continue to operate as an independent entity within the ForFarmers group, retaining its name, team, and service model to ensure continuity for customers.

“We believe in a future-proof and sustainable broiler sector for the long term, based on a solid, forward-looking plan. We are therefore delighted with this step, which fits in perfectly with our strategy,” said Koen Brinkman, Director of Pigs and Poultry Netherlands at ForFarmers. 

“By combining the knowledge and network of Beukelaar Diervoeders and ForFarmers, we can serve our customers even better and increase our impact in the chain.”

Beukelaar’s current owner, Huub van Santvoort, said the acquisition ensures long-term support for farmers amid an evolving livestock sector. 

“ForFarmers is an ambitious company that strives to provide a professional and efficient range of feed and feed advice,” he said. 

“To continue to provide customers with optimal support in the future in the face of challenges in poultry and pig farming, collaboration with a strong and reliable partner is a conscious choice.”

The Uden-based company currently outsources its feed production and logistics to third parties, such as Vitelia. 

However, ForFarmers plans to integrate these processes in-house eventually. 

The acquisition represents an annual volume transfer of around 80,000 tons of compound feed, enhancing ForFarmers’ capacity utilization and competitiveness in the broiler segment.

Boost to financial performance

The acquisition came as ForFarmers reported a strong third-quarter performance, with CEO Pieter Wolleswinkel describing it as a continuation of “the good performance of the past two years.”

Total feed volume rose 23.8% year-on-year in Q3 2025, supported by recent acquisitions such as Beukelaar Diervoeders and Van Triest Veevoeders, and by the consolidation of the company’s joint venture with Team Agrar in Germany. 

Compound feed volume climbed 10.1%, while gross profit increased 21.1% to €154.1 million (US$166.2 million). Underlying EBIT rose by 87.6% to €25.7 million (US$27.7 million) and underlying EBITDA grew 61.8% to €39.0 million (US$42.1 million).

“Despite the effects of the buyout schemes that are now clearly visible, our compound feed volumes in the Netherlands remain at a good level,” Wolleswinkel said. “The transfer of Beukelaar Diervoeders further optimizes our position and capacity utilization in the broiler sector.”

ForFarmers’ profitability also improved in the United Kingdom and Poland, contributing to a rise in its Return on Average Capital Employed (ROACE) from 14.3% in June to 16.0% by September 2025.

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