Grober Nutrition

Our History

From a modest beginning in the early 1970′s, Grober Brand and Special Fed Veal have grown steadily together.
Continuous research based on our original quality standards has made Grober Nutrition an International supplier of high quality feeds today.

Our Mission

A commitment to full customer service in animal health care, herd management, barn design and finance through our professional service team and strong research and development programs make Grober the most widely accepted veal calf program in North America.

We measure our growth not only in sales but quality and service to our customers.

Jerry Bartelse

Chief Operating Officer of the Grober Group of companies
Jerry moved to Canada from his native Netherlands in 1974. At that time he founded the Grober group of companies in the Cambridge, Ontario area of Canada and today his company, a wholly owned independent private enterprise, has over 300 employees. The Grober Group is a fully integrated veal / meat production company that is involved in all stages of production, including farming, feed production and meat packing in Canada and the USA.

Grober Nutrition produces a wide variety of animal milk based foods. Jerry also has an active human nutrition division, NutraBlend Foods which is rapidly expanding.

As Jerry says, “We are involved in all phases of the production cycle from farm gate to plate”. Their primary markets are Ontario, Quebec & the U.S.A. and they continue to expand internationally.

Jerry and his wife Josephine have two children, Jurian & Christel. For relaxation Jerry enjoys horseback riding, skiing and that old Dutch pastime, gardening.

Company Profile

Grober balanced formulations satisfy the nutritional and digestive requirements for young animals. Our computerized feed production provides a delicate balance of quality, performance and economy.

Grober’s many years of experience in the specialized rearing of young livestock and our continuous research in nutrition ensure only the highest quality ingredients go into feeding your livestock right, from start to finish.

Quality Assurance

Quality is defined as “a degree or level of excellence”. Grober defines quality by finding the right combination of raw materials that can be easily digested by animals with immature digestive systems to achieve optimal growth and health.

Grober’s commitment to excellence begins with selecting food grade raw materials. Once selected, Grober meets with the supplier and sets specifications based on research and experience. As part of the selection process, Grober also tours the supplier’s facilities and operations.

Once a supplier is approved, each lot of product is tested at the on-site laboratory. In the lab, raw materials must pass standards for smell and taste – much like the young animals’ own quality assessment. Milk ingredients must not be burnt since high temperatures will destroy milk proteins and become  indigestible. Solubility is measured to ensure that once the final product reaches the farm, the product mixes well into water for an even feeding of nutrients to the animal. Raw materials that do not fall within specification will be rejected. All raw materials are held until testing is complete. Warehousing staff are notified through a network database that material is approved or rejected. Nothing enters the plant without first being approved by Quality Assurance staff.

Finished products are tested for mixability, smell and residue testing. Grober maintains a retained sample library of raw materials and finished product. Spot testing on finished products involves measuring the protein, ash and moisture content. Grober calibrates and ensures that the manufacturing process is efficiently blending the carefully selected raw materials into finished product. Routine testing of mixers establishes optimal batch size and mixing time.

Through HACCP (FeedAssureTM) accreditation and Grober’s own internal commitment to quality, the goals for excellence are always at the centre of what we do.

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