Axiom Foods

What Axiom Foods does

Axiom Foods is a Los Angeles-based, privately held B2B ingredient manufacturer founded in 2005 by David Janow. The company produces plant-based protein ingredients and dairy alternatives using a proprietary low-heat, hexane-free enzymatic extraction process applied to whole grain brown rice and other plant sources. Its core product line centers on Oryzatein whole grain brown rice protein (the world's first patented rice protein, with FDA GRAS status), complemented by VegOtein pea protein variants, Incatein sacha inchi protein, Cannatein hemp protein, AvenOlait oat dairy alternative, and OryzOlait rice milk. The company has built a broad IP portfolio anchored by U.S. Patent No. 9,820,504 (the first method-of-use patent ever issued for rice protein) and peer-reviewed clinical evidence demonstrating equivalence to whey protein.

The business operates on a B2B ingredient-supply model, selling bulk plant proteins and dairy alternative powders to food, beverage, nutraceutical, sports nutrition, infant nutrition, and pet food manufacturers. Revenue is generated through bulk ingredient sales and licensing of patented product claims. Distribution is handled through a network of Tier-1 partners - Univar Solutions (US), Brenntag Food & Nutrition (EMEA), Healy Group (UK and Ireland), and Univar Solutions Brazil - giving the company multi-region reach without building a direct sales force in each geography. Marketing relies on industry trade shows (Expo West, SupplySide West, IFT), peer-reviewed clinical publications, and third-party verifications (Non-GMO Project, USDA Organic, kosher, gluten-free, vegan) to differentiate on cleanliness, allergen-friendliness, and regulatory standing rather than price.

The company is founder-owned with no disclosed external funding rounds, operates with 11-50 employees, and has continued to expand its product portfolio (most recently Oryzatein 2.0 in January 2025, a lead-free white rice protein targeting infant nutrition) and geographic footprint over a 20-year operating history.

Name

Axiom Foods

Legal name

Axiom Foods Inc.

Website

https://axiomfoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Axiom Foods is a Los Angeles-based B2B manufacturer of patented, hexane-free plant-based protein ingredients and dairy alternatives - notably Oryzatein whole grain brown rice protein and VegOtein pea protein - sold through global distributors to food, beverage, nutraceutical, infant nutrition, and sports nutrition manufacturers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plant-Based Protein Ingredients

NAICS

Grain and Oilseed Milling (3112), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Fermentation-Derived Proteins (Precision Fermentation, Biomass Fermentation) (AFAJAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plant Protein Ingredients Manufacturing (Isolates, Concentrates, Flours) (AFAKAGAF), Plant-Based Dairy-Alternative Powders & Concentrates (Powdered Milks, Creamers, Bases) (AFAHAJAH), Proteins & Functional Nutrition Ingredients (Plant/Animal Proteins, Collagen, Amino Acids) (CRADAOAJ)

Keywords

• Plant protein ingredients
• Rice protein extraction
• Dairy alternative powders
• B2B food ingredients
• Allergen-friendly proteins

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bulk Ingredient Sales: Axiom Foods generates revenue through the sale of bulk plant-based protein ingredients and dairy alternatives to food and beverage manufacturers. Products include Oryzatein rice protein, Vegotein pea protein, and other plant protein fractions sold in commercial quantities.
2. Licensing of Patented Claims: Axiom Foods offers licensing opportunities for manufacturers to use patented claims when formulating with Oryzatein brown rice protein. This includes exclusive rights to use specific product claims related to muscle building, strength, and endurance benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Axiom Foods manufactures and globally distributes chemical-free, hexane-free, allergen-friendly plant-based protein ingredients and dairy alternative powders for use by food, beverage, nutraceutical, sports nutrition, infant nutrition, and pet product manufacturers. Its flagship line is the patented Oryzatein whole grain brown rice protein (including the 2025 Oryzatein 2.0), complemented by VegOtein pea protein variants, Incatein sacha inchi, Cannatein hemp, AvenOlait oat, OryzOlait rice, and Cucurbotein pumpkin seed protein products.

Product overview

Axiom Foods is the world's first, largest, and most innovative combined manufacturer and distributor of chemical-free, hexane-free, allergen-friendly plant protein ingredients and dairy alternatives. The core product portfolio centers on the patented Oryzatein® whole grain brown rice protein line (including the new Oryzatein® 2.0), complemented by VegOtein™ pea protein variants (neutral flavor, texturized), Incatein™ sacha inchi protein, and Cannatein™ hemp protein. The company also produces dairy alternatives including AvenOlait® oat milk and OryzOlait™ rice milk powders, plus Cucurbotein pumpkin seed protein. Additional offerings include Megatein™ proprietary protein blends and private label protein drink/bar formulations. All products are derived from all-natural, patent-pending processes without hexane or chemical solvents, serving food, beverage, nutraceutical, and specialty foods industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oryzatein: Whole grain brown rice protein - flagship product line including Original 80, Original 90, Silk 80, Silk 90, Ultra 80, Ultra 90, and SG-BN (suspension grade)
• VegOtein
• Incatein
• Cannatein
• AvenOlait
• OryzOlait
• Megatein
• Cucurbotein

Products and services

• Oryzatein Brown Rice Protein Patented whole grain brown rice protein concentrate and isolate produced through a proprietary hexane-free, low-heat enzymatic process. Available in multiple grades for sports nutrition, infant formulas, beverages, and food applications. Sold in bulk to food, beverage, nutraceutical, and pet product manufacturers.
• Oryzatein 2.0 Rice Protein Next-generation rice protein ingredient with white color, grit-free texture, and no detectable lead (0.05 ppm heavy metals). Developed for infant nutrition and allergen-free beverage applications. Sold in bulk to food and beverage formulators globally.
• VegOtein P Pea Protein Pea protein powder derived from non-GMO yellow peas with 80% concentration, high functionality, excellent gelation, and emulsion stability. Used by manufacturers for meat analogues, meat extensions, and allergen-friendly foods.
• Vegotein N Neutral Pea Protein First completely neutral-tasting pea protein with no sharp-green pea flavor and PDCAAS of 1 due to 100% digestibility and balanced amino acid profile. Designed for food and beverage manufacturers needing neutral flavor without masking agents.
• VegOtein TX Texturized Pea Protein Texturized pea protein designed for plant-based burger, patty, hot dog, and meatball applications. Sold to manufacturers developing vegan and processed meat analogue products.
• Incatein Sacha Inchi Protein Organic premium plant protein powder derived from sacha inchi, marketed as a complete amino acid profile one-stop-shop plant protein. Sold to food and beverage manufacturers.
• Cannatein Hemp Protein Hemp protein powder providing an allergen-friendly plant-based protein option for food and beverage manufacturers.
• AvenOlait Oat Dairy Alternative Whole grain oat milk powder for non-dairy milk, yogurt, and ice cream applications. Sold to dairy alternative manufacturers seeking cleaner labels, better taste, and lower cost of goods compared to first-generation oat products.
• OryzOlait Rice Dairy Alternative Rice-based dairy alternative powder and liquid using a proprietary process that converts pectins into starches and simple sugars for slightly sweet taste mimicking cow's milk nutrition. Sold to dairy alternative manufacturers.
• Cucurbotein Pumpkin Seed Protein Pumpkin seed protein powder for plant-based food and beverage formulations, sold to manufacturers as an allergen-friendly plant protein option.
• Megatein Proprietary Protein Blends Proprietary protein blends combining rice protein with other proteins to maximize amino acid profile and improve economics, making rice a complete protein when combined with pea protein. Sold as a standalone blended ingredient to manufacturers.
• Private Label Protein Products Private label rice protein drinks, bars, and formulations offered in partnership with premiere formulators for retail and brand customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rice protein leucine absorbs 30% faster than whey protein
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Brenntag Food & NutritioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 November 2019Brenntag Food & Nutrition distributes Axiom Foods' ingredients across Europe, Middle East and Africa. Part of the Brenntag Group, a global leader in chemical and ingredients distribution with extensive reach in food and nutrition markets.
• Healy GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 November 2019Healy Group serves as the exclusive distributor for Axiom Foods in the United Kingdom and Ireland markets, providing localized distribution support for the region.
• Univar Solutions BrazilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 November 2019Univar Solutions Brazil leads the expansion of Axiom Foods into the South American market, extending the successful US distribution partnership to a new geographic region.
• Univar SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 April 2019Univar serves as Axiom Foods' preferred distributor for its complete plant-based ingredient portfolio in the United States. Univar distributes rice proteins, pea proteins and other plant-based ingredients commonly used in bars, snacks, nutritional beverages and meat analogues. The partnership leverages Univar's market intelligence to predict trends and drive growth.
• Non-GMO ProjectsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-party verification organization that has verified over 20 Axiom ingredients including Oryzatein rice proteins, Vegotein pea proteins, AvenOlait oat dairy alternative, Cannatein hemp protein, and Incatein Sacha Inchi protein. Verification assures manufacturers that ingredients meet rigorous standards for GMO avoidance.
• Majesty Rice (Cambodia)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive sourcing partnership for pristine rice supply. Majesty Rice was globally recognized in 2012 and 2013 by The Rice Trader for producing world-class rice. Provides Axiom with access to low heavy metal rice from pristine sources in Cambodia.
• Growing NaturalssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrowing Naturals uses Axiom's Oryzatein rice protein in their retail protein powder products. The partnership includes clinical trial collaboration where Growing Naturals' rice protein products were used in studies demonstrating rice protein's equivalence to whey. Growing Naturals represents a significant retail channel for Axiom ingredients.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Ingredion: Global ingredient solutions provider specializing in starches, sweeteners, and plant-based proteins from corn, pea, and other sources. Ingredion is comparable to Axiom Foods as a B2B ingredient supplier serving food and beverage manufacturers, though with a much broader portfolio and larger scale.
• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland): Global agricultural processing and ingredient giant with extensive plant protein capabilities including pea, soy, and rice-based ingredients. ADM is comparable to Axiom Foods as a B2B plant protein supplier to CPG customers, though operating at vastly larger scale across multiple commodity categories.
• Kerry Group: Global taste and nutrition company supplying ingredients and flavor systems to food and beverage manufacturers. Kerry is comparable to Axiom Foods as a major B2B ingredient supplier with plant protein capabilities, though its portfolio spans broader taste, texture, and functional systems.
• Glanbia Nutritionals: Global nutrition solutions provider offering dairy and plant-based proteins, pre-mixes, and flavors. Glanbia is comparable to Axiom Foods as a major B2B ingredient supplier serving sports nutrition and CPG customers, but with broader scale and a leading whey protein franchise.
• Roquette: Global starch and plant-based ingredient manufacturer with a leading pea protein franchise (NUTRALYS). Roquette is comparable to Axiom Foods as a major B2B plant protein supplier serving food, beverage, and nutraceutical CPG customers, though significantly larger and more diversified across starches and excipients.
• Cargill: Global food and agricultural conglomerate with plant protein ingredient offerings through its Cargill Health & Nutrition segment. Cargill is comparable to Axiom Foods as a major B2B supplier to food and beverage manufacturers with plant-based protein capabilities, though vastly larger and more diversified.
• Tate & Lyle: Global food and beverage ingredients supplier specializing in sweeteners, texturants, and plant-based ingredients. Tate & Lyle is comparable to Axiom Foods as a B2B ingredient supplier serving food manufacturers, with growing plant-based protein offerings, though with broader focus on texturants and specialty ingredients.

Direct peers

• AIDP Inc. US-based supplier of plant-based proteins and functional ingredients including rice, pea, and hemp proteins to food, beverage, and nutraceutical manufacturers. AIDP is comparable to Axiom Foods as a similarly-sized B2B specialty ingredient distributor serving overlapping CPG customers in North America.
• Burcon NutraScience: Canadian plant protein technology company focused on pea, canola, sunflower, and hemp protein extraction. Burcon is directly comparable to Axiom Foods as a specialty IP-driven plant protein ingredient supplier targeting food and beverage manufacturers with proprietary extraction processes.
• Merit Functional Foods: Canadian manufacturer of pea and canola protein ingredients for food and beverage applications. Merit is directly comparable to Axiom Foods as a specialty plant protein ingredient manufacturer with proprietary extraction technology serving B2B CPG customers, though focused on Canadian prairie-sourced yellow peas and canola.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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