Koninklijke De Heus B.V. (De Heus Animal Nutrition)
Ede, Netherlands
Overview
De Heus, founded April 28, 1911 by Hendrik Antonie de Heus (with a family milling history stretching back roughly 300 years), is a Dutch family-owned animal-feed producer operating 90+ plants across Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa, exporting to 70+ countries. Invests throughout the agricultural supply chain via strategic acquisitions (e.g. poultry processor Kessels Holding; Golpasz's Polish production facilities, 2020) and prioritizes long employee tenure to preserve institutional knowledge and family heritage across generations.
Key Facts
- Type
- Family Holding Company (operating group)
Last updated July 12, 2026