De Heus completes acquisition of CJ Feed & Care
Animal nutrition company De Heus has shared that it has completed the acquisition of CJ Feed & Care from CJ Cheil Jedang.
The acquisition strengthens De Heus’ presence in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Cambodia, key markets within the company’s existing portfolio, while also providing entry into 2 new strategically important markets: South Korea and the Philippines.
The transaction comprises 17 feed mills and numerous livestock operations across the region.
Long-term strategy to strengthen Asian footprint
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.”
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.
Ambitions to grow in Africa
De heus announced the intended purchase on 1 October 2025. The company entered the Asian market in 2009 by making the first steps in Vietnam that year.
A recent interview with Fluit in the Dutch newspaper Het Financieele Dagblad stated that the company has a long list of African countries where it hopes to grow in the decades to come.
