In 2024, DIFAGRI already sent a very clear initial signal with the acquisition of NEOFEED, which provided the group with a top-tier technical and innovation department. Today, through its holding company BHARAL DEVELOPPEMENT, the group is finalizing the acquisition of ALINOVA, an historic step with significant leverage for both entities.
DIFAGRI already represents a key player in feed supplements and specialties, particularly for ruminants. Following the execution of the strategic plan established in 2023, this is an important structural progression that marks an acceleration of the project with numerous immediate synergies.
ALINOVA is an undisputed expert in emulsions and monogastric specialties, with development kinetics highly aligned with the DIFAGRI project. The combination of the two entities thus creates an agile and robust leader in feed supplements & specialties.
“This is a synergistic operation carried out with the aim of supporting our growth. The two companies are highly complementary and embodied by shared values. Beyond allowing us to open up new product development opportunities, we are strengthening our industrial base with the added capacity provided by a spacious and flexible ALINOVA production site. We are now also autonomous in the highly concentrated emulsions and liquid mixes, which represent one of ALINOVA’s recognized fields of expertise,” comments Cédric DE BOULOGNE (CEO).
The Jolly family, founders of ALINOVA, also highlights the benefits of this alliance: “Building on our growth and expertise in monogastric animals, the alliance with DIFAGRI, itself a leader in ruminants, allows us to offer a full range of products for all species and under all main galenics.” This is an essential asset to increase the growth of both entities, both in France and internationally. Our commitment remains intact given our human and financial investment in the group.”
This new configuration opens a new page in the group’s history with greater industrial agility, more innovation, and the introduction of new activities related to the mastery of other galenic processes.
The ALINOVA company and brand will continue to exist and develop around its current premixes and specialties activities alongside the DIFAGRI environment.
We are confident that this new adventure and shared ambition already promise other significant development milestones in the coming months.
