Maypro

What Maypro does

Maypro is a privately held global supplier of nutraceutical ingredients and fine chemicals founded in 1977 by Steve Yamada and headquartered in Purchase, New York. Operating as Maypro Group with six strategically located companies across the United States, Japan, and China, the company bridges Asian ingredient developers (e.g., Amino Up, Asahi Group Foods, Morinaga Milk, Oryza) with Western supplement manufacturers, DTC brands, healthcare practitioners, and multi-level marketing companies. Maypro serves multi-billion dollar consumer brands alongside mid-market customers across 150+ markets worldwide, offering multilingual regulatory and sourcing support in 10+ languages.

The company monetizes through B2B ingredient distribution of a proprietary branded ingredient portfolio exceeding 40 SKUs across health categories including immune health (AHCC, AKK PROBIO, L-92, KT-11), gut health (CLB101, Morinaga probiotic strains, Lac-Shield), cardiovascular health (AmealPeptide, MicroActive CoQ10, VasoDrive-AP), cognitive health (MicroPQQ, NeuroHD, PeptiDrive-LNDP, ETAS), and beauty-from-within (BLOOSIL, Juvecol, HydroPeach). Many ingredients carry proprietary patents and clinical substantiation — for example, AHCC has 30+ human clinical studies, AKK PROBIO has 17 patents and 13 studies, and AmealPeptide has 30+ published studies including a dozen double-blind placebo-controlled trials. Core functional ingredients (CoQ10, glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, alpha-lipoic acid, PQQ, astaxanthin, etc.) are also distributed alongside branded offerings. Pricing is quote-based and non-public, with services including manufacturer auditing, GMP documentation, international registrations, repackaging, and marketing/PR support bundled into the supply relationship.

Maypro's business model combines ingredient distribution, contract sourcing services, finished products (via Quality of Life Labs subsidiary), and an emerging business accelerator (Maypro Ventures, backed by Itochu). The portfolio has received sustained industry recognition, including Nutracon and SupplySide West awards spanning 2002 to 2025. Maypro also maintains the AHCC Research Association and quality of life finished products brands. Ownership remains founder/family-controlled with no disclosed institutional capital, and management transitioned CEO duties from founder Steve Yamada to May Yamada-Lifton, who brings pharmaceutical and data science leadership experience.

Name

Maypro

Legal name

Maypro

Website

https://maypro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Maypro is a privately held global supplier of proprietary branded nutraceutical ingredients and fine chemicals founded in 1977, operating across the US, Japan, and China to serve multi-billion dollar consumer brands, DTC companies, healthcare practitioners, and MLM supplement firms with 40+ clinically-backed branded ingredients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nutraceutical Ingredient Distribution

NAICS

Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Food-Grade Additives & Functional Ingredients Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Compounding Ingredient & API Distributors (Pharma Supply) (HLAIAJAO)

Keywords

• Nutraceutical ingredients
• Dietary supplements
• Branded ingredients
• Ingredient distribution
• Probiotic ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Purchase

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Nutraceutical Ingredient Distribution: Global supplier of nutraceutical ingredients and fine chemicals, importing from Asia (primarily Japan) to US market and vice versa. Handles proprietary patented ingredients with clinical data meeting scientific and regulatory requirements.
2. Finished Products Business: Quality of Life branded finished products business including Quality of Life AHCC, Quality of Life VitaPQQ.
3. Sourcing and Supply Chain Services: Strategic sourcing partner providing manufacturer auditing, import/export handling, GMP documentation, international registrations, and re-packing services. Leverages large purchasing power and established history to provide competitive pricing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Maypro is a global B2B supplier of nutraceutical ingredients and fine chemicals, distributing a portfolio of over 45 proprietary branded ingredients (such as AHCC®, AKK PROBIO™, AmealPeptide®, and MicroActive® CoQ10) and core functional ingredients to supplement manufacturers, direct-to-consumer brands, healthcare practitioner lines, and multi-level marketing companies. The company provides comprehensive sourcing and supply chain services including manufacturer auditing, GMP documentation, import/export handling, international registrations, repacking, and multilingual support across the United States, Japan, and China.

Product overview

Maypro is a global supplier of nutraceutical ingredients and fine chemicals founded in 1977, operating as a bridge between Japan and the US with six strategically located companies in the US, Japan, and China. The company offers a portfolio of proprietary branded ingredients (over 45 products) including immune support (AHCC®, AKK PROBIO™, L-92®, KT-11®), gut health (CLB101™, Morinaga probiotic strains, Lac-Shield™), cardiovascular health (AmealPeptide®, MicroActive® CoQ10, VasoDrive-AP®), cognitive health (MicroPQQ®, NeuroHD™, PeptiDrive-LNDP™, ETAS®), and beauty-from-within (BLOOSIL®, Juvecol®, HydroPeach®) ingredients. The portfolio is organized by health categories including Beauty From Within, Bone and Joint Health, Cardiovascular Health, Cognitive Health, Gut Health, Immune Health, and others. Maypro also distributes core functional ingredients (CoQ10, glucosamine, PQQ, chondroitin sulfate, etc.) and offers comprehensive ingredient sourcing services including auditing, regulatory support, and logistics. Maypro Ventures serves as a business accelerator for emerging nutrition companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maypro Group: Parent company brand for the global nutraceutical ingredients and fine chemicals distribution group
• Maypro Ventures
• Quality of Life

Products and services

• AHCC®

Quantifiable outcome

• NK cell activity increased 200-300% with AHCC
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ClostraBiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Partnership to launch CLB101 probiotic in North America - first and only Anaerostripes caccae probiotic that produces butyrate directly in the gut. Supports gut health by producing butyrate to maintain gut barrier integrity.
• Amino Up CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHokkaido's leading biotechnology company that developed and commercialized Japan's top-selling specialty immune supplement AHCC, subsequently launched Oligonol (world's first low-molecular-weight polyphenol) and ETAS (natural ingredient inducing heat shock protein). Their new eco-friendly production facility obtained SSS rank of CASBEE sustainability certification.
• Asahi Group Foods, Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Asahi Group Holdings, well known for alcoholic beverage and soft drink businesses. Maypro is the global distributor for two clinically validated nutrition products: AmealPeptide (patented casein hydrolysate) and L-92 (sterilized Lactobacillus acidophilus).
• BioactivescoreTechnology or IntegrationBoston-based IP development company that developed, patented, researched and commercialized highly innovative advanced formulations of carotenoids, botanical extracts and specialty ingredients including MicroActive technology for enhanced bioavailability and sustained release.
• Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapan's second largest dairy company with over US$6.5 billion in annual revenues and leader in development of highly stable clinically proven probiotic strains, some used in Japan's top-selling yoghurt products. Maypro distributes Morinaga B-3, BB536, M-16V, and M-63 probiotic strains.
• Oryza CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapan's leading manufacturer of rice-derived oil products established 75 years. Technological pioneer in cold temperature extraction and developer of novel nutritional ingredients including pure rice germ oil, GABA-enriched rice germ, gamma oryzanol, rice tocotrienol, perilla, ceramide and evening primrose oils, sakura for healthy skin and purple tea polyphenol for weight management.
• PharmaNutracoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecializes in research, development and distribution of innovative health products through patented technologies including Sucrosomial Technology - unique delivery system for micronutrients enhancing absorption and bioavailability of active ingredients.
• RICOM CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapan's leading developer of unique micronutrients used in hundreds of nutritional supplement products worldwide, including Chitoglucan for weight management and Champex for detoxification and odor control.
• Dharma BiomedicalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlorida corporation founded to translate ethnobotanical medicinal discovery to commercialized medicinal products with claims for therapeutic efficacy supported by evidence-based research. Paradigm involves enriched search for medicinals through evaluation of botanical compounds from traditional medicine systems.
• EyteliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian company founded in 1995 with over 20 years of experience in conception, manufacture and distribution of food supplements and body gels based on silicium.
• Ichimaru Pharcos Co., Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld leading company in production of botanical extracts for supplements and cosmetics established 1959. Developed unique proprietary proteoglycan extract from salmon nose cartilage with support from Hirosaki University offering benefits for skin beauty and joint care.
• LCYminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished 1965, LCY Chemical Corp. focuses on biosciences & nutrition, semiconductor and performance materials. Developed NeoAXT free-form non-marine astaxanthin.
• Leahy OrchardscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily-owned business and one of the largest producers of organic applesauce in North America. Their functional food division AppleActiv produces AppleActiv DAPP functional food ingredient leveraging polyphenol and antioxidant properties of apples.
• Tokiwa Phytochemical Co., Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the oldest Japanese herbal extract manufacturers producing highest quality botanical ingredients including several clinically proven products for mood management and healthy aging.
• ThankcomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of Perfect Group specializing in entire probiotic industry chain including research, development, and production with highest quality assurance and safety standards.
• Tradichem GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal leader in nutraceutical development, manufacturing, and distribution with technology division (Tradichem Industrial Services) advancing processing technologies and R&D division (Florida Human Nutrition) developing Clonapure and other innovative ingredients. Their ingredients are featured in over 2,000 products worldwide.
• Xtractiva LifescienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPioneering company dedicated to transforming nutraceuticals by combining advanced scientific research with traditional botanical wisdom. Creates high-quality, bioavailable, effective plant-based ingredients using cutting-edge extraction techniques.
• NuCeliumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBiotechnology company redefining future of functional mushroom nutrition. Developed proprietary cultivation method harnessing full spectrum of mushroom benefits - mycelium, fruit body, and extracellular compounds - into potent, traceable, scalable ingredients. Maypro signed mushroom powder distribution deal in November 2025.
• Green Leaf MedicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner with Green Leaf Medical on Appethyl, a proprietary spinach extract supporting satiety.
• BioActives (Maypro Ventures)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding partnership with BioActives, a Massachusetts-based company and pioneer of MicroActive technology offering enhanced bioavailability and sustained release ingredients. Part of Maypro Ventures portfolio.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nexira: French supplier of botanical and nutritional ingredients (e.g., inavea, Exocyan, Cactinea) for the food, supplement, and nutrition industries. Comparable to Maypro in distributing proprietary botanical ingredients with scientific backing to global B2B customers.
• Sabinsa: Sabinsa is one of the largest global suppliers of branded, clinically validated nutraceutical ingredients (e.g., Curcumin C3 Complex, BioPerine, ForsLean) with a similar proprietary-IP distribution model. Directly comparable to Maypro in portfolio structure, B2B ingredient focus, and US-India sourcing footprint.
• PLT Health Solutions: PLT Health Solutions is a US-based B2B ingredient supplier that commercializes proprietary branded ingredients (e.g., Zembrin, Memophenol, Hydrocurc) backed by clinical data. Closely mirrors Maypro's go-to-market of distributing clinically validated PBIs to supplement manufacturers.
• BioActives: Boston-based IP development company and pioneer of MicroActive sustained-release technology, with which Maypro has a longstanding joint venture. Although a partner, BioActives operates a similar proprietary-ingredient IP and distribution model and is a tight comparable.
• Pharmachem (Indena): Pharmachem Laboratories, part of the Indena group, develops, manufactures, and distributes proprietary botanical and nutritional ingredients for the supplement industry. Directly comparable to Maypro in proprietary branded ingredient focus and global B2B distribution.
• AIDP: AIDP is a US-based value-added distributor of branded ingredients focused on health and wellness markets, offering proprietary ingredients across cognitive, joint, and metabolic health. Closely comparable business model to Maypro's US-centric branded ingredient distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Gnosis by Lesaffre: Gnosis by Lesaffre is a global supplier of nutritional and functional ingredients, including probiotics, yeasts, and branded specialty ingredients. Comparable to Maypro as a B2B ingredient distributor with proprietary branded SKUs and global reach, though part of a larger industrial group.
• DSM-Firmenich: DSM-Firmenich is a global nutrition, health, and beauty conglomerate offering vitamins, carotenoids, omega-3s, and specialty ingredients to supplement brands. Broad incumbent operating across the same B2B ingredient channel as Maypro but at much larger scale and with a broader portfolio.
• Kaneka: Kaneka is a large Japanese chemical and life sciences company that produces and globally distributes specialty nutritional ingredients such as CoQ10 (Kaneka Q10). Comparable to Maypro as a Japanese-rooted nutritional ingredient supplier with global distribution reach.
• Morinaga Milk Industry: Japan's second-largest dairy company (>$6.5B revenue) and global leader in clinically proven probiotic strains (B-3, BB536, M-16V, M-63). Although Maypro is a distribution partner for Morinaga's probiotic strains, Morinaga itself is a broader ingredient supplier and dairy incumbent operating in adjacent categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/ahccresearch
• Facebookfacebook.com/AHCCAssociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ahcc-association
• Xx.com/mayproind

Compliance22 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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