CoreFX Ingredients

What CoreFX Ingredients does

CoreFX Ingredients LLC is a privately held, Evanston, Illinois–headquartered specialty ingredient manufacturer founded in 2016 that develops and supplies dry oil and fat-based nutritional ingredients for dietary supplement, sports nutrition, functional food, and beverage manufacturers. The company operates two production sites — Orangeville, Illinois (a state-of-the-art facility with spray drying, blending, and a new Clean-In-Place system ribbon-cut in April 2026) and Big Bend, Wisconsin (acquired with Connoils LLC in May 2024) — alongside its corporate innovation center in Evanston.

The company's technology foundation is the CoreNhanced™ platform, which combines BioTransport™ (gastric shielding and controlled-release science) with eXoFunction™ (processing, stability, and sensory performance) to convert sensitive oils and bioactives into stable, taste-neutral, clean-label powders. Two provisional patents extend the platform to creatine and berberine delivery. The commercial portfolio is organized into five sub-brands — OmegaFX (omega-3, 6, 9 powders), NutriCoreFX (plant-based dry oils such as MCT, avocado, high-oleic sunflower), CreamerCoreFX (lipids for creamer applications), CheezeCoreFX (dry savory cheeses), and DairyCoreFX (dry dairy fats) — supplemented by specialty ingredients such as multi-blend collagen and lecithin. Products are certified across Non-GMO, Organic, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, and Vegan attributes.

CoreFX operates a B2B enterprise go-to-market, using direct field sales to R&D scientists and procurement professionals, supported by active participation in industry trade shows (SupplySide West, Vitafoods Europe) and content marketing. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts, offering both a commercialized ingredient catalog and custom formulation services. Founder and CEO Denis Neville acquired a majority stake from Ornua (a global dairy co-operative) in March 2024, making CoreFX independent; the company is currently a private LLC with 51–100 employees and no disclosed revenue or institutional funding rounds.

Name

CoreFX Ingredients

Legal name

CoreFX Ingredients LLC

Website

https://corefxingredients.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CoreFX Ingredients is a U.S. B2B manufacturer founded in 2016 that supplies customized dry oil and fat-based nutritional ingredients — including omega powders, plant-based oils, creamer and dairy lipids, and dry cheeses — to dietary supplement, sports nutrition, and functional food and beverage companies using its proprietary CoreNhanced™ controlled-release encapsulation platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nutraceutical Ingredients

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Fats, Oils & Lipid Ingredients (Specialty Oils, MCTs, Structured Lipids) (CRADAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Structured Lipids & Oleogels (Fat Replacers, Organogels) (AFAJALAJ), Ingredient Blends & Systems / Custom Formulation (Seasoning Systems, Functional Blends) (CRADAOAO), Fortification Ingredients (Vitamins, Minerals, Nutrient Premixes) (CRADAOAM), Mono- & Diglycerides (E471) & Derivatives (DATEM, SSL/CSL, Lactylates) (AFAJACAB)

Keywords

• Dry fat ingredients
• Omega-3 powders
• Nutrient delivery technology
• Functional food ingredients
• Encapsulated bioactives

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dry Nutritional Ingredient Sales: B2B sale of proprietary dry nutritional ingredient powders including omega oils, plant-based lipids, dairy ingredients, and specialty carriers to dietary supplement, sports nutrition, and functional food/beverage manufacturers. Revenue generated through direct ingredient sales with customization options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CoreFX Ingredients develops and manufactures turnkey ingredient solutions built on dry fats and oils, supplying dietary supplement, sports nutrition, and functional food/beverage manufacturers. Using the proprietary CoreNhanced™ platform (BioTransport™ controlled-release science and eXoFunction™ processing technology), the company transforms sensitive oils and bioactives into stable, taste-neutral, clean-label powders organized under the OmegaFX, NutriCoreFX, CreamerCoreFX, CheezeCoreFX, and DairyCoreFX product lines.

Product overview

CoreFX Ingredients operates a multi-brand platform architecture unified by its CoreNhanced™ technology platform. The product portfolio consists of five branded ingredient lines: OmegaFX (omega oils in powder form), NutriCoreFX (plant-based nutritional oils), CreamerCoreFX (plant-based lipids for creaminess), CheezeCoreFX (dry savory cheeses), and DairyCoreFX (dairy-based ingredients). The CoreNhanced™ technology platform provides the foundational delivery technology including BioTransport™ (controlled-release science for bioavailability) and eXoFunction™ (stability and sensory performance), which all product lines leverage to transform oils into shelf-stable, dispersible powders. The company also offers individual specialty ingredients including Multi-Blend Collagen and Lecithin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OmegaFX: Breadth of omega powders sourced from plant and marine-based lipids delivering omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids for food, beverages, and dietary supplements.
• NutriCoreFX
• CreamerCoreFX
• CheezeCoreFX
• DairyCoreFX
• CoreNhanced
• eXoFunction
• BioTransport

Products and services

• OmegaFX Breadth of omega powders sourced from plant and marine-based lipids delivering omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids for food, beverages, and dietary supplements.
• NutriCoreFX Comprehensive range of clean label, plant-based, dry nutritional oils including MCT, Avocado, and High Oleic Sunflower Oil offering varying fatty acid profiles.
• CreamerCoreFX Suite of plant-forward, clean label lipids delivering superior organoleptics for adding creaminess and color to food and beverage applications.
• CheezeCoreFX Wide range of dry savory cheeses (Cheddar, White Cheddar, Parmesan, Cream Cheese, Irish Dubliner, Nacho Cheese) for functional foods and snacks.
• DairyCoreFX Assortment of dry dairy-based ingredients offering traditional flavors like butter and cream in high-fat powder form.
• Multi-Blend Collagen Hydrolyzed collagen peptides featuring multiple collagen types (I, II, III, V, X) for joint, skin, and bone health benefits.
• Lecithin Phospholipid-based emulsifier derived from non-GMO soybeans with emulsification, texture improvement, and nutritional benefits including choline content.
• CoreNhanced™ Technology Platform Proprietary nutrient delivery platform combining BioTransport™ and eXoFunction™ technologies to deliver bioavailable, stable, taste-neutral, clean-label powder nutrients through pharmaceutical-grade controlled-release science; available as a standalone technology offering applied to customer formulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40mg EPA and 80mg DHA per serving delivered in neutral-tasting, dispersible powder format for hydration drinks
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered acquired, former, core, minor and supporting.

• Connoils LLCacquiredStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2024CoreFX acquired Connoils LLC, a boutique nutritional technology company specializing in powder delivery systems and specialty oil distribution. The acquisition doubled down on CoreFX's customer-first philosophy, expanding R&D capabilities and technical resources. Connoils' manufacturing operations in Big Bend, WI and team of 9 members were integrated into CoreFX.
• OrnuaformerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2024Ornua, a global dairy co-operative, was a strategic partner that acquired CoreFX Ingredients business in 2016. In March 2024, founder Denis Neville acquired a majority stake, divesting from Ornua to operate independently. The partnership provided capital and strategic direction during the growth period from 2016-2024.
• GOED (Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s)coreOthersCoreFX is an honored member of GOED, demonstrating commitment to educating customers about omega-3 health benefits and ensuring omega-3 oil powders adhere to highest quality standards and responsible practices in the industry.
• Northern Illinois FoodbankminorOthersStrategic partnership with local nonprofit addressing food security in the community through food bank donations and support programs.
• Greater Chicago Food DepositoryminorOthersStrategic partnership addressing hunger in the Chicago area through food bank support and community giving programs.
• Bulk Oils Distributor PartnersupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFollowing Connoils acquisition, CoreFX partnered with an oil distributor to manage the bulk oils business while CoreFX operates the powder-delivery systems business internally.
• Greater Freeport PartnershipminorOthersRegional organization that recognized CoreFX as Manufacturer of the Year in February 2026, acknowledging company dedication, culture, and community support in Orangeville operations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Stepan Lipid Nutrition: Stepan operates a Lipid Nutrition business supplying structured lipids, including Marinol omega-3 concentrates, to nutrition and supplement manufacturers — overlapping in lipid powder/ingredient categories with CoreFX's structured lipid capabilities.
• ADM Health & Wellness: ADM's Health & Wellness division supplies proteins, flavors, colors, and nutritional ingredients to global CPG customers — comparable end-customers and overlap in omega-3, dairy proteins, and functional nutritional ingredients at much greater scale.
• Glanbia Nutritionals: Glanbia supplies dairy proteins, premixes, and specialty nutritional ingredients to CPG brands — comparable B2B customer model and overlapping ingredient categories (dairy powders, functional nutrition) and shares CoreFX's Chicago-area operating geography.
• DSM-Firmenich (Nutritional Products): DSM-Firmenich is a global nutritional and lipid ingredient major, with a dominant omega-3 portfolio and a broad vitamin, premix, and delivery technology offering — comparable in product family and enterprise CPG customer base, though far broader in scale.
• Kerry Group (Nutrition & Functional Ingredients): Kerry's Nutrition & Functional Ingredients business supplies taste, nutrition, and functional lipid solutions to CPG brands — comparable end-customers and overlapping masked-flavor, powderized lipid portfolios, but at enterprise scale with broader product breadth.

Direct peers

• SternVitamin: SternVitamin manufactures vitamin and nutrient premixes with focus on food, beverage, and supplement fortification — comparable custom formulation/ingredient supply model to CoreFX with similar B2B premix and fortified-nutrition positioning.
• Balchem Corporation: Balchem provides encapsulated and bioavailable ingredient solutions across human nutrition, with a deep portfolio in mineral amino acid chelates and microencapsulation technology — directly comparable to CoreFX's powderized lipid and bioactive delivery focus.
• AAK (AarhusKarlshamn): AAK is a global specialist in specialty oils and fats for nutrition, leveraging lipid technology and encapsulation — closely comparable in core lipid chemistry and food ingredient customer base with CoreFX's NutriCoreFX and OmegaFX lines.

Emerging players

• PLT Health Solutions: PLT is a branded ingredient platform supplying novel bioactives and delivery formats to dietary supplement and functional food brands — comparable mid-size B2B ingredient business model with growing focus on finished ingredient delivery systems.
• Capsugel (Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients): Capsugel's Health Ingredients division supplies lipid-based and bioavailability-enhancing ingredient platforms to supplement brands — comparable in controlled-release science, lipid encapsulation, and similar B2B nutraceutical customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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