By-product flows as a basis for our fertilisers

Like any other industry, the food industry also generates side-products. De Ceuster Meststoffen gives these products, which are rather qualified as ‘waste’ a second life. Some good examples are grape seeds, wheat gluten, potato peels, feather meal, blood meal, etc.; they are enriching components for organic fertilisers. By using these high-quality by-product flows, DCM contributes to the circular economy. This means that fewer scarce raw materials are extracted from the earth, and that the by-product flows return to nature in the form of high-quality fertilisers.

DCM is specialised in the development and production of organic fertilisers. To this end, more than 30 different dried, stable, high-quality organic raw materials are selected. These are of both vegetable and animal origin.

Using its unique MINIGRAN® technology, DCM develops a small granule with a homogeneous composition. This technology produces a dust-free fertilizer granule that—depending on the application—has a tailored composition. By combining a wide range of raw materials, each with its own nutritional value for plants and specific release rate, the fertilizer can be optimized for each application, with a long-lasting effect of up to 100 days.

Did you know?

Did you know that already 75% of our raw materials are high quality by-products from the food industry, which means we are fully committed to the circular economy and reducing the need for new (scarce) raw materials ?

SDG 12.2:
Ensure sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources