FAQ

Who is Van Tuijl Feed Enrichment?
Van Tuijl Feed Enrichment is a family business that has been active in the animal feed industry for over sixty years. They offer services such as grinding, mixing, extruding, and packaging of raw materials for young animal nutrition and pet food.

Where is Van Tuijl located?
The head office and production site are located at Batterijenweg 17, 4041 DA Kesteren, The Netherlands. In addition, the company has production facilities in Lienden and Opheusden.

What is Van Tuijl’s mission?
Van Tuijl aims to deliver high-quality animal feeds by efficiently processing raw materials and optimizing logistics, with a focus on sustainability and the circular economy.

Services Van Tuijl

What services does Van Tuijl offer?
Van Tuijl offers crushing, drying, extruding, fine grinding to 50 microns, mixing, pelleting, packaging in 10–25 kg bags and big bags, sieving, storage, repackaging, and recall processing.

What is crushing in the context of animal feed processing?
Crushing is the reduction of large chunks or clumps of raw materials into smaller particles, which facilitates further processing.

What is drying and why is it important?
Drying removes moisture from raw materials to extend shelf life and prevent mold growth.

What is extruding in the animal feed industry?
Extruding is a process in which raw materials are processed under high pressure and temperature to improve structure and digestibility.

What does fine grinding to 50 microns mean?
Fine grinding to 50 microns means reducing the particle size of raw materials to 50 thousandths of a millimeter, which promotes uptake and digestion by animals.

What is mixing in the animal feed industry?
Mixing is the even blending of various raw materials to obtain a consistent end product.

What is pelleting and when is it applied?
Pelleting is the process of forming raw materials into pellets, which can improve digestibility and handling properties of products.

What is sieving and why is it important?
Sieving removes unwanted particles or contaminants from raw materials, enhancing end product quality.

Does Van Tuijl offer storage services?
Yes, Van Tuijl offers storage of raw materials so that clients can safely and efficiently store materials before processing.

Can Van Tuijl repackage raw materials?
Yes, repackaging into different formats such as bags or big bags is possible, fully tailored to your needs.

Does Van Tuijl process recall products?
Yes, Van Tuijl reprocesses recall products to ensure safety and quality.

Does Van Tuijl offer customized solutions?
Yes, Van Tuijl provides custom solutions that meet your specific needs and preferences.

Can Van Tuijl mix raw materials according to specific recipes?
Yes, Van Tuijl mixes raw materials exactly according to your desired formula, so the final product aligns with your feed requirements.

What packaging options does Van Tuijl offer?
Packaging options range from 10 to 25 kg bags to larger big bags, depending on your preference and logistical requirements.

Is it possible to order smaller quantities?
Yes, Van Tuijl can produce and deliver smaller batches, ideal if you don’t need large volumes.

Does Van Tuijl support product development?
Yes, Van Tuijl collaborates with clients to develop new products and optimize existing formulations with technical expertise.

Products Van Tuijl

What products does Van Tuijl produce?
Van Tuijl produces finely ground and extruded flour products such as soy flour, (extruded) lupin flour, (extruded) pea flour, (extruded) wheat flour, and dairy products.

What is the importance of soy flour in animal feed?
Soy flour is an important protein source in animal feed, especially for young animals, due to its high nutritional value and digestibility.

Why is lupin flour used in animal feed?
Lupin flour is a plant-based protein source, rich in amino acids, and a valuable addition to animal feed.

What are the benefits of extruded flour products?
Extruded flour products have improved structure and digestibility, promoting better nutrient absorption.

What role do dairy products play in animal nutrition?
Dairy products provide essential nutrients such as proteins, fats, and minerals, which are important for growth and health in young animals.

What is extruded lupin flour?
A high-quality protein source for animal feed, especially suitable for pet food.

What is extruded pea flour?
A plant-based protein source widely used for young animals in animal feed.

What is extruded wheat flour?
A nutritious ingredient commonly used in animal feed, especially for young animals.

Are Van Tuijl’s products suitable for organic animal feed?
Yes, Van Tuijl provides products that meet the requirements for organic animal feed, depending on customer needs.

Does Van Tuijl offer products for pet food?
Yes, such as extruded lupin flour, which is commonly used in pet food.

How does Van Tuijl guarantee the quality of raw materials?
All raw materials are strictly checked for quality and safety before processing, ensuring only high-quality products are produced.