De Heus Animal Nutrition has acquired Voeders Huys, a Belgian feed producer with production sites in Bruges, Belgium, and Northern France. This strategic move strengthens De Heus’ position in Western Europe, a key region where the company has already experienced significant commercial growth and will now also produce locally.
In recent years, De Heus’ Northwest Europe Business Group has achieved strong commercial growth in Belgium, where it is the market leader in the poultry sector. Until now, the Belgian market was primarily supplied from its Dutch production facilities. With the acquisition of Voeders Huys, De Heus further strengthens its local production footprint in Western Europe, specifically in Belgium and Northern France. This reinforces its position in poultry and creates opportunities to expand into other sectors. The newly acquired production capacity of approximately 250,000 tons per year enables De Heus to respond more efficiently to growing customer demand in the region.
“This acquisition marks a new chapter in our long-term growth strategy,” said Gabor Fluit, CEO of De Heus Animal Nutrition. “By starting local production in Belgium and France, we strengthen our position in a region with strong agricultural potential. It enables us to grow together with our farmers and supply chain partners, while also reducing our carbon footprint through shorter supply chains. It’s an important step in our ambition to grow globally, with solid roots in local markets.”
This step fits into De Heus’ broader ambition to expand its footprint in strategic European markets.
“Voeders Huys brings extensive knowledge, a dedicated team and strong customer relationships in the region,” said Paul Damen, managing director of De Heus Netherlands. “We see great opportunities to build on this foundation and support livestock farmers in Belgium and Northern France with high-quality, locally tailored feed solutions.”
