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BELGIAN FAMILY BUSINESS SINCE 1947

Animal healthcare, driven by knowledge and practice.

Discover our group

Group Lataire develops, produces and distributes specialized products for animal health and care. From Aalter, we support wholesalers, distributors and professional partners in more than 40 countries.

Thomas Lataire, CEO of Group Lataire.
Thomas Lataire, CEO of Group Lataire.

1947

Since

40+

Countries

2,300+

Products

ABOUT GROUP LATAIRE

One group. Built on knowledge, quality and experience.

Group Lataire is a Belgian family business with a strong specialization in animal healthcare for racing pigeons, ornamental birds, dogs and cats. From Aalter, we combine product development, production, wholesale, logistics and international distribution.

Our companies support both professional customers and partners as well as private customers via our webshops with specialized products and practical knowledge.

SINCE 1947

Three generations of entrepreneurship.

What started in 1947 as a local trade in animal feed grew into an international group with expertise in development, production, wholesale, and distribution.

Gerard Lataire, founder of the family business

Gerard Lataire

Gerard Lataire

Founder of the family business

Founder of the family business

From a local family business to an animal healthcare group with an international clientele

1947

Today

Thomas Lataire

Thomas Lataire

Current generation within Group Lataire

Current generation within Group Lataire

Thomas Lataire, current generation within Group Lataire
Thomas Lataire, current generation within Group Lataire
Thomas Lataire, current generation within Group Lataire

1947

1947

The origin

Gerard Lataire first started a grain and animal feed business in Beernem, and later in Knesselare, serving the farmers in the region.

1981

1981

The next generation

Christiaan Lataire takes over the family business and further expands the activities as an Aveve pet and garden center.

2007–2009

2007–2009

Specialized wholesaler

The launch of Suskewiet and two acquisitions lead to the creation of Group Lataire.

2014–2015

2014–2015

International growth

TNL Pharma is founded in the Netherlands. Group Lataire moves to Aalter and grows into the logistical hub.

2019–2020

2019–2020

A clear group structure

Subsidiary Orovet bv bundles production, while Belpharmed bv is responsible for wholesale, sales, and logistics.

2025

2025

Further broadening

Group Lataire is further expanding its expertise and activities towards the dog sector with a strong online presence.

OUR ANIMAL CATEGORIES

Specialized care for various animals.

Group Lataire develops and distributes specialized products for the health, care, and performance of racing pigeons, ornamental birds, and dogs. Each animal category requires targeted knowledge, reliable products, and a range that aligns with practical needs.

Healthy racing pigeon in a professional pigeon racing environment

Racing pigeons

Specialized nutrition, supplements, and care products to support health, condition, and performance.

Yellow canaries as representatives of ornamental birds

Ornamental birds

Thoughtfully developed nutrition, supplements, and care products for songbirds, ornamental birds, and finch keeping.

Young woman pampers her pet dog at home

Dogs

Products for daily care, vitality, support, and sustainable physical and mental well-being.

OUR EXPERTISE

Expertise throughout the entire value chain.

Group Lataire combines specialized knowledge with operational strength. From product development and production to wholesale, logistics, and international distribution.

Product development

Thoughtfully developed formulas and product concepts, designed based on practical experience, market knowledge, and current insights.

Production

Controlled production with focus on quality, consistency and traceability.

Wholesale and logistics

A specialized product range and efficient service for professional customers.

International distribution

Supporting importers, distributors, and business partners in more than 40 countries.

OUR GROUP STRUCTURE

Specialized companies. One shared vision.

Group Lataire brings together complementary activities within animal healthcare. Each enterprise has a clear role, its own expertise, and its own market approach.

Orovet Logo

Orovet bv

Development and production of private labels and specialized products.

Part of Group Lataire

Belpharmed Logo

Belpharmed bv

Wholesale, distribution and international sales network within the group.

Part of Group Lataire

TNL Pharma Logo

TNL Pharma

Dutch wholesaler of non-EU veterinary medicines.

Connected with Group Lataire

OUR PORTFOLIO

Own brands and specialized webshops.

Own brands and specialized webshops.

Group Lataire combines a portfolio of independent brands with specialized webshops for various animal categories, target groups, and markets.

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Our webshops

Three specialized sales channels for different animal categories and markets.

INTERNATIONALLY ACTIVE

Belgian quality, trusted worldwide.

From Aalter, we build sustainable relationships with professional customers, distributors, and specialized partners. Our products find their way to more than 40 countries.

Warehouse and international distribution from Aalter

International distribution from Belgium

Warehouse and international distribution from Aalter

International distribution from Belgium

Warehouse and international distribution from Aalter

International distribution from Belgium

QUALITY AND SUBSTANTIATION

Quality as a daily responsibility.

Reliable animal healthcare requires more than just an extensive product range. Group Lataire combines product knowledge, practical experience, and thorough internal assessment.

Careful product selection

Clear and verifiable product information

Attention to quality and traceability

Collaboration between marketing and product specialists

CERTIFIED QUALITY

Recognized standards for feed safety.

Quality and safety are of paramount importance to Group Lataire. Our certified companies operate in accordance with the strict FCA and GMP+ standards. In this way, we guarantee feed safety, quality, and traceability within the activities to which the certificates apply.

Orovet logo

FCA

Feed Chain Alliance

Orovet is FCA-certified for activities within the animal feed chain, according to the scope of the applicable certificate.

Belpharmed logo

GMP+

GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance

Belpharmed is GMP+ certified for securing feed safety within the activities covered by the applicable certificate.

CONTACT

Discuss a collaboration?

Please contact us for more information about business partnership opportunities.

VISITING ADDRESS OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE

Group Lataire

Warehouse 2

Ambachtenlaan 3-5

9880 Aalter

Belgium

Tel. +32(0)9 225 15 24

REGISTERED OFFICE

Group Lataire

Sint-Gerolflaan 7 box 0B

9880 Aalter

Belgium

VETERINARY MEDICINES OFFICE

TNL Pharma

4527 BR Aardenburg

Netherlands

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