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

Dean Smorenburg

Founder & CEO

Jaysen Golding

Jaysen Golding

CFO & COO

Rik Poels

Rik Poels

Senior Sales Manager (Global)

Sideeqa Cornelius

Sideeqa Cornelius

Site Quality Manager

Michael Dammert

Michael Dammert

Finance Manager

Liesel van Emmenes

Liesel van Emmenes

R&D and Breeding Manager

Francois du Toit

Francois du Toit

Head of Operations

Hans Minnaar

Hans Minnaar

Commercial Support Manager

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