Introduction
In a sector where nutritional precision is key, Cizeron Bio, a specialist in organic animal nutrition, uses advanced analysis tools to optimize its processes and the quality of its products. The integration of Perten technology, for use in the laboratory combined with analyses at the heart of the process, enables Cizeron Bio to refine its formulations, control its industrial processes, and guarantee the optimal quality of its 44,000 tons of feed produced. This approach translates into gains in nutritional, industrial, and environmental performance.
Upstream Work on Raw Materials and the Process
Raw materials arriving at the factory are qualified by partner storage organizations. The feed manufacturer's teams use the Perten DA7250 laboratory analyzer to validate and refine predictive equations for formulation before they go into production. These are then applied in real time using the Perten DA7440 analyzer positioned on a screw at the outlet of the protein extraction tower, which the company acquired in 2017. It provides continuous measurements and enables immediate improvement of the processing parameters. “This allows us to ensure quality even before the raw materials are integrated into the process,” emphasizes company director Jean-Charles Cizeron.
Thanks to these tools and this organization, control becomes permanent and dynamic. The consistency of nutritional characteristics and digestibility is guaranteed, with the formulation being adapted to variations in raw materials in real time.
A Lever for Continuous Improvement
Cizeron Bio aims for a protein digestibility rate of 90 to 95%, particularly for its high-value vegetable proteins, which are largely derived from soybeans and protein crops (lupins, peas, fava beans). By collecting data every 10 to 15 seconds, the company automatically adjusts its settings accordingly. The aim is to obtain optimal yields and value based on the specific needs of different species and stages of animal development. To achieve this, the speed of the machines, the temperature, and the feed intake are continuously adjusted to optimize processing efficiency.
Better Energy and Environmental Management
This rigorous monitoring also helps to control production costs and limit the carbon footprint. Avoiding over-processing and excessive energy consumption is a key factor in profitability and sustainability.
"Producing at 120% performance makes no sense if it leads to excessive energy consumption," emphasizes the CEO. Thanks to online analysis, the animal nutrition specialist achieves 100 to 110% performance, avoiding any waste. Preventing excessive use of energy resources is a priority for a company that has been involved in organic farming since 1973 and is concerned about its environmental impact.
A Decision-Making Tool for the Future
Online analysis is not limited to the day-to-day management of processes. It also enables long-term data capitalization. “Each measurement recorded helps to build a valuable database for our future developments,” explains Alexis Nielacny, technical manager at Cizeron Bio. Thanks to this retrospective analysis of performance, the company refines its strategic choices and guides its technological investments.
It is thus developing a new line of organic vegetable proteins enriched with methionine. Online analysis enabled rapid validation of the tests and adjustment of the formulations and equations developed by Perten's application teams, thereby accelerating the project and ensuring optimal adaptation to the defined nutritional objectives.
A strategic choice in the face of market challenges
In a context where the organic sector is facing growing economic challenges, the capacity for innovation is becoming a major asset. "The market is more difficult today, requiring us to be ultra-efficient. Perten's online tools help us to be so," concludes Jean-Charles Cizeron. By focusing on advanced technology, Cizeron Bio is consolidating its position as a major player in the sector. Mastering its processes, guaranteeing precise formulations, and optimizing its energy footprint are not simply industrial imperatives. It is a strategy designed for performance, excellence, and sustainability.
This article was originally published in the July 2025 issue of La Revue de L’alimentation animale, Mensuel n°788.