Good for Pets,
Good for the Planet.
Maltento was founded in Cape Town, South Africa, by a dedicated team who saw a better way to create animal nutrition ingredients. We’re driven by the profound belief that nature holds the key to nourishing animals and protecting our planet, solving the industry’s biggest performance and sustainability challenges with care and innovation.
Maltento was founded in Cape Town, South Africa, by a dedicated team who saw a better way to create animal nutrition ingredients. We're driven by the profound belief that nature holds the key to nourishing animals and protecting our planet, solving the industry's biggest performance and sustainability challenges with care and innovation.
A Commitment to Performance
Our primary goal is to deliver ingredients that work. We invest in the science and independent trials to ensure every product provides a measurable return for our customers.
A Drive for Sustainable Innovation
We use the power of the Black Soldier Fly to upcycle local co-products into a range of high-value, sustainable nutrition ingredients. This circular model is core to our identity, allowing us to offer solutions that are as responsible as they are effective.




A Foundation in Partnership
We believe in building transparent, reliable relationships. From a secure supply chain to responsive technical support, we function as an extension of your team.
A Dedication to Quality & Compliance
We rigorously uphold the highest standards of quality and ensure full regulatory compliance, providing you with ingredients you can trust.
Our Team

Dean Smorenburg
Founder & CEO

Jaysen Golding
CFO & COO

Rik Poels
Senior Sales Manager (Global)

Sideeqa Cornelius
Site Quality Manager

Michael Dammert
Finance Manager

Liesel van Emmenes
R&D and Breeding Manager

Francois du Toit
Head of Operations

Hans Minnaar
Commercial Support Manager
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