What Barrington Nutritionals does

Barrington Nutritionals (legally Barrington Chemical Corporation) is a privately held, US-based B2B specialty ingredient distributor founded circa 1990 and headquartered in Harrison, New York. The company serves nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and functional food and beverage manufacturers across North America, distributing a portfolio that combines five core branded ingredient lines — AstaPure (Solabia Algatech), ThymoQuin and B'utyQuin (TriNutra), VivoMega (GC Rieber), Bioecolians (Solabia Algatech), and Gadot Minerals (Gadot Biochemical) — with a broad catalog of vitamins, minerals, plant proteins, botanicals, sweeteners, fibers, hydrocolloids, emulsifiers, and antioxidants, plus a custom premix blending service offered under the WINMIXES brand.

The business model is transaction-based ingredient distribution: Barrington sources ingredients from premier global manufacturers, holds inventory in multi-region warehouses, and resells to enterprise customers, with the value proposition centered on supply reliability, compendia-grade quality compliance, and formulation problem-solving support rather than proprietary IP. Go-to-market is sales-led, executed by a network of account managers distributed across the country and supported by offices in Harrison NY, Layton UT, Holmen WI, and Newport Beach CA; demand generation is layered with trade show participation (SupplySide West/Connect/East, Expo West, IFT, NYSCC), supplier-partner webinars, a podcast series, and an email newsletter.

The company employs 251-500 people, has been continuously operating for 35 years, and is founder-led by Stuart Gelbard (Owner, Founder, and CEO). No venture or private equity funding, M&A activity, or ownership transitions are disclosed; ownership_commentary indicates the entity remains privately held under its founding structure.

Name

Barrington Nutritionals

Legal name

Barrington Chemical Corporation

Website

https://barringtonnutritionals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Barrington Nutritionals is a privately held US B2B specialty ingredient distributor, founded circa 1990, that supplies branded and commodity nutritional ingredients — vitamins, minerals, proteins, botanicals, branded actives — plus WINMIXES custom premix blends to nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and functional food manufacturers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nutritional Ingredient Distribution

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Bakery & Ingredients Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Baking Ingredients & Desserts (Flour, Mixes, Frosting, Gelatin) (CRADAAAD)

Keywords

• Nutritional ingredient distribution
• Functional food ingredients
• Vitamin and mineral supply
• Dietary supplement ingredients
• Botanical extract distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Harrison

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

Revenue model

1. Ingredient Distribution: B2B distribution of nutritional ingredients, minerals, and food & beverage additives to nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and functional food manufacturers across North America.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Barrington Nutritionals is a B2B ingredient distributor serving nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and functional food manufacturers across North America. The company distributes branded ingredients from premier global manufacturers (AstaPure®, ThymoQuin™, VivoMega™, Bioecolians®, and Gadot Minerals) along with a broad catalog of vitamins, minerals, proteins, sweeteners, hydrocolloids, fibers, and botanical extracts. They also provide custom premix blending services under the WINMIXES brand, supported by regional warehouses and a national account management team.

Product overview

Barrington Nutritionals is a 35-year-old ingredient distributor serving the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and functional food industries. The company operates as a multi-line distributor connecting ingredient manufacturers with health and wellness product producers across North America. Their portfolio consists of five flagship branded ingredient partnerships (AstaPure®, ThymoQuin™, VivoMega™, Bioecolians®, and Gadot Minerals), complemented by an extensive catalog of food and beverage functional ingredients including sweeteners, hydrocolloids, fiber, emulsifiers, antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, proteins, and botanical extracts. They also offer custom premix blending services under the WINMIXES brand. Ingredients are categorized by health conditions (Beauty, Cognitive Health, Eye Health, Gut Health, Heart Health, Immune Health, Joint Health, Liver Health, Metabolic Health, Sleep, Sports Nutrition, Stress & Anxiety) and by functional application (Antioxidants & Stabilizers, Functional & Fortifying Minerals, Nutritional Ingredients, Flavor Enhancers, Sweeteners & Sugar Reducers).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AstaPure® Natural Astaxanthin produced by Solabia Algatech Nutrition from whole algae in Israel's Arava Desert. Distributed to manufacturers for use in immune system support, emotional well-being, and mental fatigue reduction products.
• ThymoQuin™ Black Seed Oil (Nigella sativa) by TriNutra, standardized cold-pressed for healthy immune function support. Also available as B'utyQuin™ for dermacosmetics applications.
• VivoMega™ High concentrate fish oils by GC Rieber, available in multiple grades with various EPA and DHA concentrations for immune support, cardiovascular health, and other health applications.
• Bioecolians® Patented prebiotic oligosaccharide by Solabia Algatech Nutrition for gut health formulations, featuring low dosage requirements, low microbial and heavy metal counts, long shelf life, and synergistic capabilities.
• Gadot Minerals Full line of mineral formulations by Gadot Biochemical Industries for nearly any application, with over 50 years of manufacturer experience in high-bioavailability materials. Includes GadoCal™, GadoMag™, and GadoCal™ Soluble Minerals.
• WINMIXES Custom Premix Blending Customized premix blends containing vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts, plant-based ingredients, vegan proteins, amino acids, and specialty ingredients for manufacturer-specific formulation needs.
• Sweeteners and Sugar Reducers Comprehensive sweetener portfolio including Organic Cane Sugar, Coconut Sugar, Agave, Monk Fruit, Stevia, Allulose, Xylitol, Fructose, Dextrose, and sugar blends for food and beverage applications.
• Cocoa Powder Cocoa powder portfolio available in Natural 10-12%, Alkalized 10-12%, Natural 22-24%, and Alkalized 20-22% varieties, with organic options.
• Hydrocolloids Texturing ingredients including Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Xanthan Gum, Pectin, and Glycerin for food and beverage formulations.
• Fiber Ingredients Dietary fibers including Citrus Fiber, Blue Agave Inulin, Jerusalem Artichoke Inulin, Chicory Root Inulin, and Apple Fiber.
• Emulsifiers Emulsifying agents including Sunflower Lecithin and Soy Lecithin for food and beverage product formulation.
• Acidulants and Antioxidants Shelf-life ingredients including Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tocopherols (Vitamin E), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), and antimicrobials such as Cultured Dextrose, Nisin, and Natamycin.
• Vitamins Full line of vitamins including A, B, C, D (including Vegan D3), E, and K2, plus Carotenoids such as Lycopene, Beta Carotene, and Lutein.
• Functional and Fortifying Minerals Comprehensive mineral portfolio including Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate, DiCalcium Phosphate, Ferrous Fumarate, Ferrous Sulfate, Magnesium variants (Carbonate, Chloride, Citrate, Hydroxide, Oxide, Phosphate, Sulfate, Stearate), Potassium Iodide, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, TriCalcium Phosphate, and Zinc Oxide.
• Proteins Plant-based proteins including Pea, Soy, Chickpea, and Fava proteins for nutraceutical and functional food applications.
• Botanical and Extract Ingredients Botanical and extract ingredients including BiAloe® Aloe Vera, Bilberry Extract, Chondroitin Sulfate, CoQ10, Elderberry Extract, Green Tea, Inositol, Lingonberry Extract, MCT Oil, Melatonin, Oyster Shell, Pomegranate Extract, Psyllium, Tocotrienols, Turmeric Extract, and Vinpocetine.
• Organic Ingredients Organic-verified ingredients including Black Cumin Seed Oil (ThymoQuin™) and Plant Proteins (Pea, Soy, Pumpkin).
• Non-GMO Verified Ingredients Non-GMO Project Verified ingredients including AstaPure® Natural Astaxanthin, Fructose Crystalline, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Monk Fruit Concentrate, and Vitamins A, B, C, D (Vegan), E, and K2.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Solabia Algatech NutritioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Solabia Algatech Nutrition for distribution of AstaPure® Natural Astaxanthin (produced in Israel's Arava Desert) and Bioecolians® Prebiotic. Solabia provides patented prebiotic ingredients with focus on low microbial/heavy metal counts and long shelf life standards.
• TriNutracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with TriNutra for distribution of ThymoQuin™ Black Seed Oil (Nigella sativa) - a standardized cold-pressed black seed oil for immune health support. Also distributes B'utyQuin™ for dermacosmetics applications.
• GC RiebercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with GC Rieber for distribution of VivoMega™ High Concentrate Fish Oils - premium omega-3 concentrates available in various grades, concentrations, and DHA/EPA combinations for immune support and other health applications.
• Gadot Biochemical IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Gadot Biochemical Industries for distribution of mineral formulations including GadoCal™ Soluble Minerals and Gadot's full line of mineral ingredients. Gadot has over 50 years of experience developing materials high in bioavailability for nearly any application.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Prinova Group: Global nutritional ingredient distributor and premix/blending solutions provider serving nutraceutical, sports nutrition, and functional food manufacturers. Closely comparable to Barrington's distribution-plus-premix model and customer verticals.
• Glanbia Nutritionals: Nutritional ingredient solutions provider offering premixes, proteins, and functional ingredients to nutraceutical and food/beverage customers. Direct competitor in the ingredient distribution and custom premix space.
• Barentz: Global specialty ingredient distributor serving food, nutrition, personal care, and pharma markets with a multi-line distribution model similar to Barrington's, including premix and formulation support.
• IMCD Group: Specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with a strong nutrition and food ingredient portfolio. Comparable distribution-led, supplier-partnership-driven business model across nutraceutical and food verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Univar Solutions: Large-scale global ingredient and chemical distributor with a nutrition and food ingredients segment. Overlapping product categories and B2B customer base, but operates across many verticals beyond nutrition.
• ADM (Nutrition segment): Global agricultural processor and ingredient giant with a significant Nutrition division offering flavors, colors, proteins, and functional ingredients. A broader incumbent with overlapping customer base but vastly greater scale.
• Kerry Group: Global taste and nutrition company supplying ingredients and functional systems to food, beverage, and supplement manufacturers. Comparable end-market customers, though with proprietary technology and owned manufacturing.
• Ingredion: Major ingredient solutions provider serving food, beverage, and nutrition customers with sweeteners, starches, and functional ingredients. Broader scale and more manufacturing-owned; overlaps with Barrington's sweetener and hydrocolloid categories.
• Tate & Lyle: Global food and beverage ingredients supplier specializing in sweeteners, texturants, and functional ingredients. Comparable distribution and ingredient categories to Barrington's food & beverage portfolio.

Emerging players

• Helaina (ingredient sourcing comparison): Note: included only if relevant; otherwise omit. (Omit — not a comparable ingredient distributor.)

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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