Calcialiment
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animal feed manufacturing |
| Founded | 1930 in Brittany, France |
| Founder | Théophile Lognoné (son of Théophile Joseph Lognoné) |
| Headquarters | Brittany , France |
Key people | Yves Reneaume, François Lognone |
| Products | Mineral supplements, feeding solutions for young animals, premixes for industrial-scale farming |
Number of employees | 100 |
| Parent | Vitfoss and DLG (partial ownership) |
Calcialiment is an animal feed manufacturer based in Brittany, originating from a family enterprise that has spanned three generations. It is currently integrated within Vitfoss and DLG, prominent European leaders in premix production.
The company’s origins trace back to watchmaking, where Théophile Joseph Lognoné (1869–1920) utilized precision techniques from this craft to pioneer biotechnologies involving marine resources such as shellfish, which facilitated novel feed developments.
Vitfoss, a Danish firm, specializes in producing vitamin and mineral premixes tailored for animal nutrition across sectors including swine, poultry, cattle, and aquaculture. DLG (Dansk Landbrugs Grovvareselskab), also based in Denmark, concentrates on manufacturing and distributing animal feed along with crop protection agents, seeds, fertilizers, energy solutions, and various agricultural inputs.
Name and vision
The term Calcialiment merges the French words for calcium and nutrition, symbolizing its dedication to delivering nutritional supplements that boost livestock health and performance through essential calcium and nutrient provision.
History
Established in 1930 in Brittany, Calcialiment began as a family-run operation focusing on animal nutrition with three core segments: mineral supplements for livestock producers, feeding solutions for young animals, and premixes designed for industrial-scale farming.
1900: Théophile Joseph Lognoné marks the first generation engaged in watchmaking.
1935: His son, Théophile Lognone, noted enhanced eggshell strength and hatchability when hens consumed shell fragments, earning first place at the 1936 Ministry of Agriculture Competition.
1937: He founded a business dedicated to feed specifically formulated for laying hens.
1952: Pierre and Xavier, his sons, redirected efforts toward mineral-based pig feed and launched the inaugural Breton “Piétrain” pig farm in 1955.
Currently, Calcialiment functions on a national scale under the guidance of Yves Reneaume and François Lognone, employing approximately 100 staff members distributed across four manufacturing facilities.
DLG Group
Calcialiment-Vitfoss is partially owned by Vitfoss and DLG, among Europe’s foremost premix producers. With headquarters in Denmark, DLG maintains operations throughout Europe via subsidiaries and partnerships in Germany, Poland, and the United Kingdom. In Scandinavia, the group oversees agricultural retail outlets, produces animal feed products, and provides advisory services to farmers.