What TECOM INGREDIENTS does

TECOM Ingredients (TECOM INGREDIENTES, S.L.) is a Spanish specialty food ingredients distributor founded in 1996 and headquartered in Molins de Rei, Barcelona. The company sources and distributes functional and specialty ingredients and additives to industrial food manufacturers in Spain and Europe, organized into six vertical divisions: Savoury, Bakery, Dairy & Beverages, Confectionery, Meat & Ready Meals, and Health & Nutrition. The product portfolio spans flavourings, sweeteners, vegetable and animal proteins, fibers, hydrocolloids (stabilizers, thickeners, emulsifiers), botanical extracts, spices, cocoa derivatives, dairy concentrates, glazing and anti-sticking agents, and clinically positioned nutraceutical ingredients across cardiovascular, joint, weight management, gut, immune, women's health, and sports nutrition categories. Branded proprietary ingredients include CAPSIMAX (microencapsulated capsaicin using the OmniBead system) and Xtenergy (encapsulated natural caffeine), with additional branded lines such as CAPOL (vegan confectionery polishing) and SEA-i/SE-CU RM500 (lactoperoxidase-based dairy microbial control).

The company operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market with a commercial team structured by function (Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, Quality, Finance) and consultative technical advisory embedded in the sales motion. Pricing is quote-based, not publicly disclosed, and revenue is generated through markup on distributed ingredients across six verticals. Certifications include HACCP, IFS Logistics (in process), CCPAE organic, Kosher, Halal, RSPO, and SEDEX, enabling multi-segment reach. The primary marketing channels are the bilingual company website and LinkedIn, with no third-party distribution or marketplace presence.

In May 2025, IMCD, a global specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor, acquired TECOM Ingredients. Full integration into the IMCD group is scheduled for July 1, 2026, at which point the TECOM website will be discontinued and customers will be served via IMCD España. TECOM continues to operate under its existing structure until the integration date.

Name

TECOM INGREDIENTS

Legal name

TECOM INGREDIENTES, S.L.

Website

https://tecom.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TECOM Ingredients is a Spanish specialty food ingredients distributor, founded in 1996 in Molins de Rei, Barcelona, that supplies functional and nutraceutical ingredients to industrial food manufacturers across six verticals (Savoury, Bakery, Dairy & Beverages, Confectionery, Meat & Ready Meals, Health & Nutrition), and is being integrated into IMCD by July 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Food Ingredients

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (31193)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fortification Ingredients (Vitamins, Minerals, Nutrient Premixes) (CRADAOAM), Chelators & Sequestrants (Calcium Disodium EDTA, Citrates as Preservation Aids) (AFAJAFAH), Sports & Performance Nutrition Foods Manufacturing (Protein Foods, Energy Gels/Bars) (AFAKAJAE)

Keywords

• Specialty food ingredients
• Food additives distribution
• Clean label ingredients
• Functional food ingredients
• Nutraceutical ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Molíns De Rey

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Ingredients Distribution: Tecom Ingredients generates revenue by sourcing and distributing specialty food ingredients and additives to food manufacturers across six vertical divisions (Savoury, Bakery, Dairy, Confectionery, Meat & Ready Meals, Health & Nutrition). Revenue is derived from the markup on ingredients sourced from global suppliers and sold to industrial food customers in Spain and potentially broader Europe. The model is transactional product sales with recurring customer relationships driven by formulation expertise and technical support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TECOM Ingredients is a B2B specialty distributor and supplier of food ingredients and additives to industrial food manufacturers, operating across six vertical divisions (Savoury, Bakery, Dairy & Beverages, Confectionery, Meat & Ready Meals, Health & Nutrition). It sources ingredients from global suppliers and resells them with technical advisory and formulation support, including proprietary/branded ingredients built on its OmniBead microencapsulation technology such as CAPSIMAX and Xtenergy, alongside clean-label, sugar/salt/fat reduction, vegan, and nutraceutical ingredient solutions.

Product overview

TECOM INGREDIENTS is a food ingredients and additives supplier founded in 1996, headquartered in Molins de Rei, Barcelona, Spain. The company operates through six specialized business divisions — Savoury, Bakery, Dairy & Beverages, Confectionery, Meat & Ready Meals, and Health & Nutrition — organized around end-use industry verticals. Its product portfolio is organized into functional ingredient categories (Flavourings, Sweeteners, Vegetable Proteins, Vegetable Fibers, Hydrocolloids/Stabilizers/Thickeners/Emulsifiers, Botanical Extracts, Spices & Vegetables, Cocoa & Derivatives, Glazing/Sealing/Anti-Sticking Agents, Animal Proteins, Cheese & Dairy Products) and health-specific lines covering Cardiovascular Health, Joint Health, Weight Management, Gut Health, Immune System, Women's Health, Sports Nutrition, and SuperFoods. Key branded proprietary ingredients include CAPSIMAX (encapsulated capsaicin using OmniBead technology for weight management), Xtenergy (encapsulated natural caffeine), SEA-i and SE-CU RM500 (lactoperoxidase-based microbial control for dairy), and CAPOL (plant-based confectionery polishing and anti-sticking solutions). The company also distributes natural dairy flavor powders for plant-based applications. All divisions share a common emphasis on clean-label solutions, sugar/salt reduction, gluten-free formulations, and functional/nutritional improvement. Tecom Ingredients was acquired by IMCD in May 2025 and is integrating into the IMCD group effective July 1, 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flavourings Full range of flavourings, seasonings, enhancers, and flavor donors including HVPs, yeast extracts, liquid and powdered smoke, transformation aromas, and powdered sauces (Tex-Mex, Barbecue, Kebab, Yogurt, Tandoori) used by food manufacturers to create tasty clean-label products.
• Sweeteners Sugar replacement solutions including natural sweeteners (fruit sugar powder, agave syrup), intensive sweeteners (Stevia extracts, Crest bitter-reduction blend, Andromeda liquid/powder, Orion high-solubility), and bulk sweeteners (Isomalt 1:1 sugar replacement) for food and beverage manufacturers.
• Vegetable Proteins Range of vegetable proteins with improved organoleptic profiles via enzymatic production including pea protein 80% (conventional and organic), faba bean protein 90%, rice protein (white, whole, sprouted), and soy protein 90% used for vegan/vegetarian products and nutritional fortification.
• Vegetable Fibers Functional fibers including insoluble fibers (bamboo, wheat, sugarcane, potato, oat, cocoa, cellulose) and soluble fibers (citrus fiber, psyllium/Plantago ovata conventional and organic, acacia fiber UHT-resistant), plus organic fibers (apple, buckwheat, chicory, aronia) used for texture, water retention, and emulsification.
• Stabilizers, Thickeners and Emulsifiers (Hydrocolloids) Selection of hydrocolloids including VIDOGUM SP (tara gum cold/hot viscosity), VIDOGUM L (locust bean gum standard/clarified/organic), PROMUL (stabilizers for dairy and vegetable beverages, allergen-free), VIDOCREM (reduced-viscosity guar gum), VIDOGUM GH (refined guar gum), sucrose esters, powdered lecithin, and gum arabic powder for emulsions and encapsulation.
• Botanical Extracts Botanical extracts produced under GMP for nutrition, food, and beverage sectors including Garcinia Cambogia, Boswellia Serrata, Guarana, Turmeric, Bacopa, Green Coffee, Ashwaganda, Echinacea Purpurea, and Valerian.
• SuperFoods Superfoods in powder form in conventional and organic quality, including Açaí, Baobab, Barley grass, Chlorella, Camu-Camu, Maca, Goji powder, Hemp protein, Moringa, Wheat grass, and Spirulina.
• Spices and Vegetables Full range of spices, encapsulated spices, seasonings, powdered sauces, and dehydrated vegetables including curry, basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, mustard, soy sauce powder, miso powder, avocado powder, tahini, vinegar powder, and dehydrated vegetable powders/flakes/granules.
• Cocoa and Derivatives Cocoa powder in various colors and pH (natural, defatted, alkalized in brown, dark brown, reddish, black), white and dark chocolate powder, and cocoa fiber for cocoa reduction or substitution.
• Glazing, Sealing and Anti-Sticking Agents Full range of surface treatment agents based on RSPO palm, coconut, sunflower, and palm oils for confectionery, including products for gelatin candies, licorice, sugar dragées (hard and soft, jelly beans), and chocolate; pre-coating and isolation systems; varnish agents; micronized carnauba wax; and beeswax.
• Cheese and Dairy Products Wide range of EMC (enzymatically modified cheese) concentrates in paste and powder, powdered cheese varieties (blue, cheddar, emmental, Italian type, gouda), EMD (enzymatically modified dairy) concentrates (cream, butter, yogurt), powdered yogurt, butter/cream/quark powder, natural butter aroma (starter distillate/diacetyl), and dairy flavors for vegan products.
• Animal Proteins Animal-derived proteins including porcine, bovine, and marine collagen; gelatin (cold-soluble, porcine type A/B, marine); and poultry meat and fat (block and liquid).
• Cardiovascular Health Ingredients Clinically proven ingredients for cardiovascular health including BTE tea extract with clinical studies, soy lecithin (granulate and powder), green tea extract, and Vitamin K2 (standard and encapsulated).
• Joint Health Ingredients Joint health ingredients including PEA (Palmitoylethanolamide) RePEA, Vitamin K2 (standard and encapsulated), porcine/bovine/marine collagen, Collagen II and Salmon Proteoglycan with clinical studies, Boswellia extract 65%, Turmeric extract 95%, and Ashwagandha extract.
• Weight Management Ingredients Weight management products including encapsulated capsaicin with clinical studies (CAPSIMAX), Pu-erh Tea Extract BTE with clinical studies, CollaGo salmon collagen with clinical studies, green tea extract, Garcinia Cambogia 60%/soluble, green coffee extract, guarana extract 10-50% caffeine, natural caffeine, and apple cider vinegar powder.
• Gut Health Ingredients Digestive health ingredients including prebiotic GOS and XOS with clinical studies, encapsulated capsaicin with studies, ginger extract 30%, Fucoidan 50% and 85% with clinical studies, fibers (apple, caco, aronia, buckwheat, chicory 60% inulin), Bacopa extract, and Plantago Ovata (Psyllium) organic and conventional.
• Immune System Ingredients Immune support ingredients including Yestimun yeast beta-glucans with clinical studies, freeze-dried and soluble royal jelly (4-10% 10-H2DA), Echinacea Purpurea 4-7% polyphenols, pollen extract, propolis extract, curcumin 95% granular and powder, and mushroom extracts (Reishi, Shiitake, Chaga, Maitake).
• Women's Health Ingredients Ingredients designed specifically for women's health including MTHF (Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid and its salts) Folmidable and red clover extract with 8-40% isoflavones.
• Sports Nutrition Ingredients Sports nutrition ingredients including encapsulated curcumin with clinical studies, encapsulated natural caffeine with clinical studies, caffeine extract 10-50%, natural caffeine, green coffee extract, vegetable proteins (pea, rice, soy), guarana extract, bovine/porcine/marine collagen, and MCT powder.
• CAPSIMAX (Encapsulated Capsaicin) Microencapsulated red chili extract using OmniBead patent-protected microencapsulation technology providing complete weight control solution without gastric discomfort. Clinically proven to increase lipolysis, promote thermogenic activity, reduce appetite, and increase metabolism. Ideal for capsules, tablets, or powdered beverages.
• Xtenergy (Natural Encapsulated Caffeine) Natural caffeine ingredient obtained through solvent-free extraction with patent-protected encapsulation technology enabling controlled release, used in sports nutrition and weight management applications.
• SEA-i and SE-CU RM500 Microbial Control Solutions Lactoperoxidase system-based microbial control solutions. SEA-i for final products (including egg liquid and sauces); SE-CU RM500 specifically designed for raw milk application (goat, sheep, and cow). Natural preservative alternative to chemical preservatives, extends product shelf life and stabilizes microbial quality during transport.
• Natural Dairy Flavors (Plant-Based) Natural dairy flavor powders for plant-based applications including vegan cheeses, vegetable beverages, vegan desserts, snacks, and bakery. Varieties include mozzarella, cream cheese, aged Italian cheese, Emmental, Gouda, cream, and sour cream. Allergen-free, Halal and Kosher certified.
• Functional Citrus Fibers Natural citrus fibers with high functionality serving as a clean-label alternative to improve stability, texture, water retention, or gelification. Applications include beverages, bakery, meat, dairy, and plant-based products.
• CAPOL (Vegan Confectionery Solutions) Plant-based formulations for confectionery with polishing and anti-sticking agents enabling creation of vegan jelly gums, extruded products, and dragées with perfect finish.

Quantifiable outcome

• IFS Logistics food standard certification in progress (2024)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Barentz: European specialty food and nutrition ingredients distributor serving food manufacturers across multiple verticals. Highly comparable to Tecom in business model (specialty distribution with technical sales support) and customer base, though operating at materially larger pan-European scale.
• Prinova Group: Global distributor of specialty ingredients including vitamins, amino acids, flavors, and nutraceuticals to food, beverage, and nutrition manufacturers. Comparable to Tecom in distributing health & nutrition ingredients and functional additives to B2B food customers.
• Nexira: French-based supplier of natural botanical extracts, functional fibers, and specialty ingredients for food, nutrition, and health applications. Comparable to Tecom's Health & Nutrition division in distributing clinically-supported nutraceutical and botanical ingredients.
• Glanbia Nutritionals: Specialty ingredient solutions provider focused on protein, prebiotic fibers, and bioactive ingredients for health, wellness, and functional food markets. Comparable to Tecom's Health & Nutrition division in distributing clinically-supported ingredients to nutraceutical customers.
• Stern Ingredients: Specialty food ingredients distributor serving bakery, confectionery, dairy, and savory applications across European markets. Highly comparable to Tecom as a mid-sized European specialty distributor organized around food industry verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Brenntag: World's largest chemical and ingredients distribution company with a significant food and nutrition segment. Comparable to Tecom in the food ingredients distribution space but at much greater scale and broader portfolio.
• Ingredion Incorporated: Global ingredient solutions provider serving food, beverage, and nutrition manufacturers with sweeteners, starches, and functional ingredients. Comparable to Tecom in serving food manufacturer customers with specialty ingredients, though Ingredion is also a major manufacturer.
• Tate & Lyle: Global food ingredients manufacturer and supplier specializing in sweeteners, texturants, and clean label solutions. Comparable to Tecom in serving food manufacturers with specialty functional ingredients, particularly around sugar reduction and clean label.
• Univar Solutions: Large global specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with broad food ingredient offerings. Comparable to Tecom as a B2B specialty ingredients distributor but operating at vastly larger scale across multiple end-markets beyond food.
• IMCD N.V. Global specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor that acquired Tecom in May 2025. Comparable as the parent in the same specialty ingredients distribution space, operating across Europe with a broader portfolio and global reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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