We are a benchmark in developing flavors for swine at both European and global levels. Feed manufacturers rely on our products to define the aromas and tastes of their feeds and premixes. In the demanding swine industry, feed flavors and palatants make the difference between insufficient intake and lively, consistent feeding. Swine and piglets love our palatants, and farmers notice the difference.
Swine and piglets have a much more refined palate than often assumed. If they love anything more than wallowing in mud, it’s the intense flavors of fruit or meaty notes with strong umami. Piglets also favor palatants suited to their age, such as milk, vanilla, and coconut.
However, plain flavors alone won’t make them go crazy for feed. The key is finding the right balance of aromatic notes and nuances—that’s where the magic happens. This is the formula for our success: we innovate to develop palatants that elevate the sensory excitement of appetite. Applied daily, this makes a major difference for the farmer.
Our formulas are FAMI-QS, IFEAT, and FEED certified, ensuring maximum safety and traceability. These specialized flavors for piglets and swine are designed to drive early intake and support growth during critical stages, providing the consistency and quality required for modern pork production.
In newly weaned piglets, added flavors are key to easing feed acceptance, stimulating appetite and reducing stress associated with the dietary change. They help regularize feed intake and also assist in mitigating common digestive issues during weaning.
This is achieved by adding flavors and palatants to the feed. During gestation and lactation, they prefer mild, dairy, and vanilla profiles, as strong flavors can cause feed rejection. At other stages, sows accept and are attracted to more intense natural flavors, such as herbs, meat, and fish, promoting consistent and healthy consumption.
Through feeds with added flavors. The organoleptic preferences of swine are well studied today, allowing feed manufacturers to integrate optimal flavors and palatants. These flavor profiles increase appetite in pigs, resulting in more consistent and efficient intake. Flavored feeds support rapid, healthy, and uniform growth until the animals reach the desired production weight.
Pigs show a clear preference for sweet, fruity, and umami flavors, as these remind them of natural foods their instincts have identified as beneficial, such as roots, fruits, fresh cereals, and small protein sources. Depending on growth stages (nursing, weaning, fattening) and gender, preferences can become very specific, including flavors like dairy, vanilla, spices, and even fish.
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