Extrusion contract manufacturers in Europe

Verden, Germany

Extrusion — Pet food extrusion · Thermal — Sterilization · Pet food — Semi-moist +1 more

Wet/dry pet food producer (since 1965, heristo).

Mannheim, Germany

Drying — Spray drying · Separation — Wet fractionation · Extrusion — Low-moisture extrusion (LME / TVP) +4 more

Functional carbs (Isomalt, Palatinose, galenIQ), inulin, rice ingredients and pulses (since 2007, Südzucker AG). Strong B2B partner with new Offstein pulse-processing facility.

Beelen, Germany

Extrusion — Low-moisture extrusion (LME / TVP) · Beverages — Plant-based drinks · Meat & seafood — Plant-based meat analogues +2 more

Tofu, soy drinks and plant-based meat (extrusion + texturizing) producer with heavy private-label exposure.

Suedlohn-Oeding, Germany

Extrusion — Pet food extrusion · Thermal — Sterilization · Pet food — Treats & chews +1 more

Modern dry+wet pet food capacity (~550 FTE, since 1958) — Belcando, Leonardo brands plus PL for specialist trade.

Wervicq / Ghislenghien, Belgium

Thermal — Baking · Extrusion — Hot extrusion · Bakery — Biscuits & cookies +3 more

Belgian operations of pan-European private-label biscuit leader (Platinum Equity). Includes Ghislenghien rice cake JV and Haust toast brand.

Luebeck, Germany

Dry — Milling · Extrusion — Breakfast cereal extrusion · Extrusion — Snack extrusion +3 more

Major LEH cereals private-label manufacturer (since 1868) — cereals, müesli, bars, oat-flakes and extruded products.

Welver, Germany

Extrusion — Pet food extrusion · Thermal — Sterilization · Pet food — Treats & chews +1 more

Dry and wet dog food producer with private-label.

Dordrecht, Netherlands

Thermal — Baking · Extrusion — Hot extrusion · Bakery — Biscuits & cookies +3 more

One of the largest European private-label biscuit manufacturers (~$1.1bn revenue) operating 13+ plants. Brands Haust, Gille, Grabower, Bussink and Brinky. Subsidiary of Biscuit International (Platinum Equity).

Bretten, Germany

Extrusion — Pet food extrusion · Thermal — Sterilization · Pet food — Treats & chews +1 more

Big European PL pet food producer (since 1937) across multiple plants.

Quakenbrueck, Germany

Extrusion — Low-moisture extrusion (LME / TVP) · Extrusion — High-moisture extrusion (HME) · Fermentation — Biomass +5 more

DIL/Bühler Technology Center 'Proteins of the Future' (since 1983, expanded 2021) — pilot extrusion (low- and high-moisture meat analogs), HPP, fermentation, freeze drying, packaging, sensory; contract research and contract manufacturing.

Horst, Netherlands

Extrusion — Pet food extrusion · Pet food — Dry kibble (extruded, pressed, baked)

Private-label dog and cat dry-food contract manufacturer in the Limburg pet food cluster.

Coburg, Germany

Extrusion — Low-moisture extrusion (LME / TVP) · Extrusion — High-moisture extrusion (HME) · Meat & seafood — Plant-based meat analogues +1 more

Pea-protein extrusion specialist (since 2014, 60% Pfeifer & Langen) producing plant-based meat finished goods for retail.

Kleinheubach, Germany

Extrusion — Low-moisture extrusion (LME / TVP) · Extrusion — Snack extrusion · Extrusion — Breakfast cereal extrusion +3 more

Pure-play extrusion Lohnhersteller (since 1934) for snacks, cereals, plant-based meat texturates and feed.

Longue-Jumelles, France

Extrusion — Pet food extrusion · Thermal — Industrial cooking · Pet food — Treats & chews +1 more

Fides group (BE) French plant for dry and wet pet food private label.

Freising, Germany

Extrusion — Low-moisture extrusion (LME / TVP) · Extrusion — High-moisture extrusion (HME) · Separation — Wet fractionation +6 more

Major public R&D institute (since 1955, 320 FTE) with food pilot plants for plant proteins, dairy/meat alternatives, bakery, chocolate and packaging. 3 twin-screw extruders (1–80 kg/h). Contract work explicitly offered.

Chateaudun, France

Extrusion — Low-moisture extrusion (LME / TVP) · Extrusion — High-moisture extrusion (HME) · Extrusion — Twin-screw +2 more

Plant-based meat producer (since 2019) running wet/twin-screw extrusion for plant-based sausages and burgers — own plant with some co-mfg capacity.

Paris, France

Extrusion — High-moisture extrusion (HME) · Meat & seafood — Plant-based meat analogues · Alt-protein — Soy protein

Plant-based bacon and lardons specialist (since 2019) using HMMA-style production with some toll capacity.

Duesseldorf, Germany

Extrusion — Low-moisture extrusion (LME / TVP) · Extrusion — High-moisture extrusion (HME) · Meat & seafood — Plant-based meat analogues

Plant-based meat extrusion (since 2013, owned by LIVEKINDLY/Hain) with production capacity in Germany and Poland for retail and foodservice.

Riom, France

Dry — Milling · Extrusion — Breakfast cereal extrusion · Extrusion — Snack extrusion +6 more

Major contract ingredient blender (Limagrain coop, since 2002) with 7 European plants and 330,000 t/y capacity. Heat-treated flours, cereal blends and extruded cereals.

Wiesbaden, Germany

Dry — Dry blending · Extrusion — Low-moisture extrusion (LME / TVP) · Alt-protein — Wheat protein +2 more

Wheat-based functional ingredients and textured wheat protein producer (since 1858, Crespel & Deiters).

Kevelaer, Germany

Extrusion — Pet food extrusion · Thermal — Baking · Thermal — Industrial cooking +2 more

Top-3 EU producer of dog baked goods (~60,000 t/yr, since 1949). Dry and wet pet food plus dog treat baking with strong PL.

Someren, Netherlands

Extrusion — Pet food extrusion · Dry — Dry blending · Pet food — Dry kibble (extruded, pressed, baked) +1 more

Multi-tonne/h Dutch pet-food contract manufacturer offering extrusion, kibble production and specialty premix blending for private-label dog and cat food.

Kleinbettingen, Luxembourg

Dry — Milling · Dry — Grinding · Dry — Sieving & sifting +9 more

Luxembourg's only industrial flour mill (Muller family, 11th generation since 1704). 180 t/24h Bühler mill plus a strategic plant-protein extrusion line (TVP and HME) — unusual for a traditional European mill and a clear toll-extrusion option.

Besse-sur-Braye, France

Extrusion — Pet food extrusion · Thermal — Industrial cooking · Pet food — Treats & chews +1 more

Small MDD pet food producer specialising in natural recipes for dry and wet pet food.