Leading Livestock Nutrition Solutions Across America
For over four decades, Melick Aquafeeds has engineered premium feeds for poultry, cattle, swine, goats, rabbits, and commercial aquaculture — trusted by farmers across all 50 states.
Rooted in Agricultural Excellence Since 1982
Melick Aquafeeds was founded in Catawissa, Pennsylvania, on one founding principle: deliver scientifically balanced, high-protein nutrition that produces measurable, repeatable farm results. From a single pelleting mill in Columbia County to a nationally recognized feed manufacturer, our commitment to quality has never wavered.
We manufacture specialty aquaculture rations in extruded floating pellets (1.0mm to 7.0mm), sinking pellets, slow-sink formats, and crumbles — utilizing advanced steam conditioning, automated micro-ingredient dosing, and rigorous mycotoxin screening on every incoming raw material.
Today, Melick Aquafeeds serves commercial poultry integrators, beef feedlots, dairy farms, swine finishing operations, aquaculture ponds, and specialty animal producers in all 50 states, with direct-mill F.O.B. pricing and dedicated technical farm support.
Four Decades of Growth & Innovation
Founded in Catawissa, PA
Robert Melick starts a small feed milling operation serving local livestock farmers in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
First Aquaculture Feed Line
Expansion into extruded floating pellets for commercial catfish and trout farms across the Mid-Atlantic.
HACCP Certification Achieved
Full Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points certification implemented across all production lines.
Turtle & Specialty Feed Launch
Introduction of the famous Developer/Starter (42/10) and Finisher (35/4) turtle and reptile feed lines.
Automated Mill Expansion
$4.2M investment in twin-screw extrusion technology and computerized micro-dosing batching systems.
National Distribution Network
Partnership with regional freight carriers and rail logistics providers enabling nationwide bulk delivery.
FSMA Preventive Controls
Full compliance with FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Animal Food Preventive Controls for Animal Food rule.
Sustainability Roadmap
Launch of 2030 environmental commitment: 30% carbon reduction, zero-waste manufacturing, and solar energy integration.
Our Mission
To deliver scientifically formulated, consistently manufactured animal feeds that maximize the health, growth, and profitability of every livestock and aquaculture operation we serve — at a fair price, backed by expert technical support.
We exist to help American farmers produce more food, more efficiently, with less waste and greater confidence in every feeding decision.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted name in premium livestock and aquaculture nutrition in North America — recognized for formulation integrity, sustainable manufacturing, and measurable on-farm impact.
We envision a future where every farm, regardless of size, has access to the same precision nutrition science used by the world's largest commercial producers.
Our Core Values & Guiding Principles
These are the standards we hold ourselves to every single day — in the lab, at the mill, and in the field.
Quality First
Rigorous laboratory testing and quality control at every stage of production. We never compromise on ingredient standards.
Science & Innovation
Precision formulations backed by animal nutrition research, university feed trials, and two decades of proven farm results.
Sustainability
Eco-friendly sourcing, low-waste manufacturing, clean water preservation, and a roadmap to 30% carbon reduction by 2030.
Farmer-Centric Integrity
Transparent formulations, honest advice, and dependable farm support for every customer relationship we build.
State-of-the-Art Feed Mill
Precision Engineering at Every Production Stage
Twin-Screw Extrusion Technology
High-pressure co-rotating twin screws deliver superior pellet density, floating consistency, and water stability above 99% for aquaculture feeds.
Automated Micro-Ingredient Dosing
Computer-controlled liquid and dry micro-dosing systems ensure exact vitamin, mineral, and additive inclusion down to 0.01% accuracy.
In-Line NIR Protein Verification
Real-time near-infrared spectrometry scanning every batch to verify crude protein, moisture, and fat before the pellet exits the die.
Meet Our Executive & Nutrition Team
Our leadership team brings together decades of combined expertise in animal nutrition science, industrial feed manufacturing, and commercial agricultural business development.
Robert Melick
Founder & Chief Executive Officer40+ years in feed formulation, aquaculture nutrition research, and agricultural leadership across 15 US states.
Dr. Sarah Jenkins
Head of Animal NutritionPh.D. in Ruminant & Poultry Nutrition with over 18 years of formulation experience and 30+ peer-reviewed publications.
Marcus Vance
VP of Manufacturing & QualityLeads automated feed mill operations, FSMA compliance, biosecurity systems, and precision pelleting technology.
David Sterling
Director of Technical ServicesSpecializes in on-farm performance auditing, FCR optimization, water quality analysis, and bulk supply programs.
Certifications, Standards & Distribution
We manufacture under the highest US food and feed safety standards, shipping to farm gates across every region of the country.
FSMA & HACCP Certified
Certified manufacturing facility operating under FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Animal Food Preventive Controls and full HACCP food safety plans.
National Bulk Logistics Network
Dedicated pneumatic tanker fleet, flatbed pallet freight, LTL carriers, and rail connection points spanning the continental United States.
Regional Feed Hubs
Fast 3–5 day delivery from our Catawissa, PA mill and partnered regional warehouses in the Southeast, Midwest, and Gulf Coast corridors.
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