Development and production of high-performance, science-based fish feeds for aquaculture and the hobby sector
Alltech Coppens
Helmond (NL) · Leende (NL) · Nettetal (DE)New on Amplifa
About Alltech Coppens
Alltech Coppens is a global specialist in high-performance fish feeds headquartered in Helmond, the Netherlands. The company develops and produces feeds for aquaculture operations, private-label customers, and the leisure and ornamental fish market. The science-based formulations cover numerous species, including trout, sturgeon, catfish, carp, eel, sea bass and sea bream, as well as specialty feeds for koi, pond fish, aquariums and angling. The feeds are manufactured at the company's own plant in Nettetal (Germany), while development and performance testing take place at the Alltech Coppens Aqua Centre (ACAC) in Leende. With over 30 years of experience, highly digestible raw materials and species-specific formulations, the company exports to more than 60 countries worldwide. Alltech Coppens is part of Alltech Inc., a US provider of specialty feeds founded in 1980, active in over 120 countries.
- Site
- DM Helmond
- Processes
- Private-label fish feed solutions, Research & development (Alltech Coppens Aqua Centre), Life cycle assessments (LCA) for sustainable feeds, Specialty feeds for RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture Systems), Boost Feed Technology (gill health, parasite resistance), Seasonal feeds (optimized for warm/cold water), Sturgeon Skeleton Pack (SSP), Hatchery/starter feeds with Aquate Premix
- Materials
- Feed for Recirculating Aquaculture Systems, Aquate™ Premix (Bio-Mos®, Actigen®, Bioplex®), Boost Feed Technology, Sturgeon Skeleton Pack (SSP), Seasonal Feeds, Feeds with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Certificates
- GlobalG.A.P. (incl. GMO-free), ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) for trout, ISO 50001:2011 (Energy management), ASC (trout), ISO 50001:2011
- Founded
- 1993
- Industries
- Aquaculture, Private-label retail and distributors, Pond and ornamental fish market, Angling sports, Pond and ornamental fish market (koi, pond, aquarium), Angling market
- 01
Raw material procurement (Nettetal)
- 02
Research & formulation development (ACAC Leende)
- 03
Production (Nettetal)
- 04
Quality assurance
- 05
Sales & export via agents and distributors
Raw Materials & Feed Technologies
Feed for Recirculating Aquaculture Systems
Optimized feeds for closed recirculating aquaculture systems.
Aquate™ Premix (Bio-Mos®, Actigen®, Bioplex®)
Premix to support gut health, immune defense and nutrient uptake in grower feeds.
Boost Feed Technology
Feed technology for gill health and parasite resistance, with proven reduction of gill flukes.
Sturgeon Skeleton Pack (SSP)
Specialty feed concept for sturgeon.
Seasonal Feeds
Feeds optimized for warm and cold water to improve fat digestibility and FCR.
Feeds with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Sustainable feeds whose environmental impact is assessed via LCA.
Locations
Helmond
NLHeadquarters / Sales
Leende
NLResearch centre (Alltech Coppens Aqua Centre)
Nettetal
DEProduction plant
Product Groups
Inside the production
Industries
Additional services
Quality and Certification
An in-house quality department accompanies the products from feed development and raw material procurement through to the finished end product. Alltech Coppens is regularly audited by the responsible authorities and organizations and is accredited to GlobalG.A.P. (including GMO-free), ASC (trout) and ISO 50001:2011.
| Evidence | Nettetal |
|---|---|
| GlobalG.A.P. (incl. GMO-free) | |
| ASC (trout) | |
| ISO 50001:2011 |
History
- 1993
Founded as Coppens (10 June 1993).
- 1980
Founding of the parent company Alltech Inc. by Dr. Pearse Lyons in the USA; Alltech Coppens becomes part of the Alltech Group.