Animal nutrition specialist De Heus has finalised its acquisition of CJ Feed & Care from CJ Cheil Jedang, expanding the company’s presence across Asia.
The deal includes 17 feed mills and strengthens De Heus’s presence in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Cambodia, while opening doors to South Korea and the Philippines. This strategic move underscores De Heus’s commitment to fostering growth and sustainability in Asian animal protein markets.
Strategic milestone in Asia
In a press release, shared by De Heus, the company’s CEO Gabor Fluit said, “This acquisition marks an important milestone in our long-term strategy to strengthen our footprint in Asia. By combining CJ Feed & Care’s strong technical expertise and customer relationships with our century-long experience in animal nutrition and farm management, we can accelerate growth and deliver even more value to farmers across the region. Together, we are building a future in which farmers and their communities can thrive and contribute to a sustainable, resilient animal protein sector.”
Global family-owned enterprise
Family-owned De Heus was founded in 1911 in the Netherlands, where its headquarters is still located. The company is now operating feed mills in more than 20 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, and activities spanning over 50 countries worldwide. The company employs over 10,000 employees worldwide, with customers in livestock and aqua business.
Intended purchase announced in October 2025
The intended purchase was announced on October 1, 2025. The company entered the Asian market in 2009 by making the first steps in Vietnam that year.
In a recent interview with Fluit in the Netherlands’ newspaper Het Financieele Dagblad, it was stated that the company has a long list of African countries where it hopes to grow in the decades to come.
