Born in 1995 in a turbulent health context, IDENA is directly involved in the food chain and fights for healthier, better quality animal and human feed that respects the balance between nature – animal – man.
IDENA has succeeded in establishing its fundamentals and convictions in the animal nutrition market, developing them and continuing to build on them.
The company came into being thanks to the aspirations and innovative ideas of its founders, who sought to set IDENA apart from what was already being done. We see animal nutrition differently.
Our mission is to market natural alternatives to conventional additives in order to reduce the use of antibiotics and preserve their effectiveness (antibiotic resistance). These alternatives are made up of bioactive and active ingredients derived from lactic fermentations.
30 years on, we are proud to have taken up the challenge and made this idea our speciality. The company is now recognised as an expert in zootechnics and animal nutrition. We have developed solid know-how through several applications (concepts and products), present in thousands of tonnes of feed in France and around the world.
All of this is achieved by staying close to our partners and their needs, in order to provide them with effective, practical, appropriate and innovative solutions.
‘For us, the future of animal nutrition is decided on the consumer’s plate.’
Let us take you on a journey through the history of IDENA
June 1995
After some thought, it’s decided: IDENA. Innovation Development In (En) Animal Nutrition. These five letters are the quintessence of an ambitious project, illuminating the aspirations of the new service company.
1 September 1995
IDENA is officially born. A birth announcement was sent to all feed manufacturers and other future partners.
The SME is independent, that’s its motto. The 5 people who make up IDENA hold the totality of the capital.
1996
We achieve a turnover of 17.5 million francs, of which just over 10% is made from exports.
1997
The 1st marketing brochure is published, revealing a little more about our raison d’être.
1998
Start of construction of the IDENA premises in Sautron.
1999
The company grows from strength to strength, and the team now consists of 12 people.
2001
IDENA sets up its own production site in Ponchâteau, again with a highly innovative idea compared with conventional plants in the sector. IDENA PRODUCTION is a safer plant, guaranteeing cross-contamination-free production for the animal sector, with a process and a level of safety inspired by the human pharmaceutical industry.
2004
Launch of our new website to continue our international development.
2010
Founder Georges AMIAND retires from the company. The team is taking over the company: Renaud DOMITILE, Chairman – Massoud AOUN, Managing Director.
2010
IDENA wins 2 INNOV SPACE awards for its GASOLESS and EVOLIT products. The teams are proud to be rewarded for their work for the 1st time.
2011
Creation of the Spanish subsidiary – IDENA NUTRICIÓN. IDENA also sets up subsidiaries in Algeria and Ukraine.
2013
The plant’s production capacity becomes too small. Expansion work is undertaken.
November 2020
Acquisition of STI biotechnology, the specialist in lactic bacteria-based additives.
December 2023
Acquisition of the VERTAL group, specialists in biosolutions for plant production.
2024
The group now has 115 employees and generates 50% of its turnover from exports.
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