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).

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.

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.

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.

Mouscron, Belgium

Extrusion — Snack extrusion · Thermal — Frying · Snacks — Potato chips +1 more

Europe's leading private-label crisp producer (Croky brand + 70% private label). 65,000 t/year of potato and maize chips, 90% export, €60M expansion underway.

Krefeld, Germany

Extrusion — Pet food extrusion · Thermal — Baking · Pet food — Treats & chews

Dog and cat treats PL specialist (since 1991) — extruded, dried/formed meat.

Bad Zwischenahn, Germany

Extrusion — Low-moisture extrusion (LME / TVP) · Extrusion — High-moisture extrusion (HME) · Meat & seafood — Charcuterie +2 more

German market leader in plant-based meat (since 1834, Pfeifer & Langen majority). Sausage and plant-based meat manufacturing across 3 plants — Bad Zwischenahn, Wilhelmshaven, Vechta.

Veenendaal, Netherlands

Extrusion — Snack extrusion · Extrusion — Breakfast cereal extrusion · Bakery — Rice cakes +2 more

Largest private-label producer of rice, corn and grain cakes globally (>2 billion cakes/year). Independent Dutch family business operating sites in NL (2), Belgium, Italy and Poland. Explicitly does not sell own brands.

Wiesentheid, Germany

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

Dog and cat dry/wet PL pet food producer.

Bavegem, Belgium

Extrusion — Pet food extrusion · Thermal — Retorting · Packaging — Canning +4 more

100% private-label pet food specialist; €1.6B revenue, 2,600+ employees, 26 facilities in 11 countries serving retailers and brands in 80+ countries.

Bremen, Germany

Extrusion — Pet food extrusion · Thermal — Baking · Pet food — Treats & chews

Major pet care producer (since 1837, Deuerer) — snacks, food, accessories for cats, dogs, small animals, birds and fish.

Holten, Netherlands

Extrusion — Low-moisture extrusion (LME / TVP) · Thermal — Industrial cooking · Freezing — IQF +5 more

One of Europe's largest dedicated plant-based protein producers (since 1990) supplying 27,000+ supermarkets across 25 countries. Subsidiary of JBS (Brazil); acquired The Vegetarian Butcher from Unilever in 2025.

Veghel, Netherlands

Extrusion — Pet food extrusion · Extrusion — Twin-screw · Drying — Belt drying +1 more

Independent Dutch family business (since 1932) producing 180,000 kg/day of super-premium and veterinary dog and cat dry food. Strong full-service private-label co-manufacturer; new factory adds 50% capacity.