What TSI does

TSI Group is a China-headquartered, publicly listed (Shanghai Stock Exchange, ticker 603262) science-backed nutrition innovation and manufacturing solutions company operating in the B2B nutraceutical value chain. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Shanghai, TSI develops and supplies branded proprietary ingredients (myHMB, PEAK ATP, enfinity paraxanthine, GlucosaGreen, Hobamine, OptiCreatine) and novel delivery technologies (FZZR effervescent system, OptiClear, STRW bead straw, Tailored Script) to supplement brand owners, contract manufacturers, and ingredient distributors across more than nine countries. Its operations are anchored by 228+ patents worldwide and 200+ published clinical studies supporting health claims, with regulatory approvals spanning Health Canada NPNs, MHRA pharmaceutical approval (Arthriex), Informed Ingredient certifications, and cGMP-accredited manufacturing facilities recognized by TGA, SUKL, EDQM, NMPA, NSF, and FDA.

The company generates revenue through four primary streams: branded ingredient sales to supplement manufacturers, contract manufacturing services spanning formulation through finished packaging (tablets, capsules, powders, gummies, effervescent forms), licensing of proprietary delivery technologies, and supply of optimized raw materials. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year B2B contracts, and go-to-market relies on direct enterprise sales, industry event presence (Vitafoods, SupplySide Global, Sports & Active Nutrition Summit), and a co-development model with brand partners — 150+ product solutions were launched with partners in 2024 alone across a base of 820+ trusted partners globally. The vertically integrated footprint covers six China manufacturing sites plus Brisbane, Australia, and sales or technical offices in the US, UK, Norway, Sweden, Japan, Hong Kong, and Thailand.

TSI serves customer segments across sports and active nutrition, healthy aging and longevity, joint and musculoskeletal health, cognitive and energy, personalized nutrition, and weight management/GLP-1 support. Its primary customers are B2B enterprise brand owners including GHOST Lifestyle, MuscleTech, Iovate, NOWAY, LVLUP Health, Qualia Life, Melrose FutureLab, Mengniu Yourui (dairy), and Ultra, with consumer-facing products reaching pharmacy retail through Boots UK (2,500 locations) and other regional retailers. Following its 2020 acquisition of Metabolic Technologies (myHMB R&D), 2023 exclusive distribution agreement for enfinity, and July 2025 IPO, TSI has accelerated platform expansion via new product launches (OptiCreatine and OptiClear in 2025), geographic buildout (upcoming UK manufacturing), and vertical extension into GLP-1 companion nutrition.

Name

TSI

Legal name

TSI Group Ltd.

Website

https://tsigroupltd.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TSI Group is a Shanghai-headquartered, publicly listed B2B nutraceutical company that develops branded proprietary ingredients (myHMB, PEAK ATP, enfinity, OptiCreatine) and novel delivery technologies for supplement brand owners worldwide, supported by 228+ patents, 200+ clinical studies, and vertically integrated manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nutraceutical Ingredients and Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311)

akta.pro primary industry

Alternative Protein Snacks, Bars & RTD Nutrition Manufacturing (AFAKAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Protein & Meal-Replacement Beverage Production (RTD Shakes) (AFAFAFAD)

Keywords

• Nutraceutical ingredients
• Contract manufacturing
• Branded supplements
• Delivery technologies
• Personalized nutrition

Headquarters

HQ city

Missoula

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 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. Branded Ingredient Sales: TSI Group sells proprietary branded ingredients (myHMB, PEAK ATP, enfinity, GlucosaGreen, Hobamine, OptiCreatine) to supplement manufacturers and brand owners worldwide.
2. Contract Manufacturing Services: Full-service contract manufacturing including formulation, production, and packaging of finished supplements in various dosage forms (tablets, capsules, powders, gummies, effervescent, etc.).
3. Delivery Technology Licensing: Licensing of proprietary delivery technologies (FZZR, STRW, OptiClear) to brand partners for use in their products.
4. Optimized Raw Materials: Supply of optimized raw materials with enhanced solubility, stability, and functionality for supplement manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TSI is a vertically integrated nutrition innovation and manufacturing solutions provider that develops proprietary branded nutraceutical ingredients (myHMB, PEAK ATP, enfinity, GlucosaGreen, Hobamine, OptiCreatine), proprietary delivery technologies (FZZR, STRW, OptiClear), and offers contract manufacturing and Data & AI driven formulation services to health, wellness, and supplement brand owners worldwide.

Product overview

TSI Group is a science-backed nutrition innovation and manufacturing solutions company operating as a B2B ingredient and contract manufacturer. The portfolio consists of branded ingredients (myHMB, PEAK ATP, enfinity/paraxanthine, GlucosaGreen, Hobamine, OptiCreatine), novel delivery technologies (FZZR, OptiClear, STRW, Tailored Script), and service offerings (Contract Manufacturing Services, Data & AI Driven Formulations, Personalized Nutrition). The company synthesizes research-backed ingredients with optimized delivery technologies and manufacturing capabilities to help brand partners create differentiated consumer products across sports nutrition, healthy aging, joint health, and energy categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• myHMB: Patented, clinically researched beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate ingredient that helps support muscle mass, strength, function, and recovery.
• PEAK ATP
• enfinity
• GlucosaGreen
• Hobamine
• FZZR
• STRW
• OptiClear
• OptiCreatine

Products and services

• myHMB myHMB is TSI's branded calcium HMB ingredient sold to nutraceutical and sports nutrition brand owners as a clinically supported raw material for muscle health and recovery supplement formulations.
• PEAK ATP PEAK ATP is TSI's branded adenosine 5'-triphosphate ingredient sold to supplement and sports nutrition brands for performance, energy, and vitality formulations.
• enfinity enfinity (paradoxine) is TSI's branded ingredient targeting weight management and metabolic health, sold to supplement brands for inclusion in thermogenic and metabolic formulations.
• GlucosaGreen GlucosaGreen is TSI's branded non-animal, plant-based glucosamine ingredient sold to supplement brands for joint health formulations as a sustainable alternative to shellfish-derived glucosamine.
• Hobamine Hobamine (HBA, hydroxyphenyl-butaric acid) is TSI's branded ingredient for cognitive, mood, and healthy-aging supplement formulations, sold to nutraceutical brand owners.
• OptiCreatine OptiCreatine is TSI's branded creatinol-O-phosphate ingredient supplied to sports nutrition and performance supplement brands as a differentiated creatine alternative.
• FZZR FZZR is TSI's proprietary encapsulation technology offered to supplement and functional food brands for effervescent and fast-dissolving delivery formats.
• STRW STRW is TSI's proprietary beadlet technology offered to nutraceutical brands for stable, controlled-release delivery of sensitive ingredients.
• OptiClear OptiClear is TSI's proprietary solubility technology sold to brands developing clear beverages, drink mixes, and other solubilized nutraceutical formats.
• Tailored Script Tailored Script is TSI's custom formulation service that allows brand owners to co-develop tailored supplement and functional nutrition products using TSI's ingredient portfolio and R&D capabilities.
• Contract Manufacturing TSI's contract manufacturing service produces finished dietary supplements and functional nutrition products for third-party brand owners, covering formulation through finished packaged goods across 890+ finished products.
• Data & AI Driven Formulations Data & AI Driven Formulations is TSI's formulation platform leveraging data and AI to accelerate product development and enable personalized nutrition offerings for brand partners.
• Personalized Nutrition Personalized Nutrition is TSI's service offering that enables brand partners to deliver tailored, individualized supplement products to their end consumers using TSI's formulation and manufacturing capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• GlucosaGreen produces only 2% of the waste compared to shellfish glucosamine
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Gateway Health AlliancesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Featured in sponsored webinar addressing nutritional support needs of GLP-1 medication users, covering formulation strategies for dietary supplements targeting muscle preservation, gut health, and metabolic function.
• Specialty Enzymes & ProbioticsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Featured in sponsored webinar addressing nutritional support needs of GLP-1 medication users, contributing expertise in formulation strategies for dietary supplements.
• IovatecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Case study partner for sports nutrition product development using TSI Group's ingredients and manufacturing capabilities.
• Mengniu YouruicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Strategic partnership for bone strength and healthy aging solutions. TSI Group provides myHMB ingredient for Mengniu Yourui's bone health Golden Formula product targeting mobility nutrition and healthy aging demographics in China.
• PricePlowcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Collaborated to launch XPO NRG energy drink featuring paraxanthine ingredient. PricePlow provides marketing and distribution platform for TSI's ingredient-powered products.
• McGill UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTSI Group, with researchers from McGill University, advanced in the Global XPRIZE Healthspan Competition, contributing to longevity and healthspan research.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Glanbia Nutritionals: Glanbia Nutritionals is a B2B supplier of nutritional ingredients, protein and premix solutions to global supplement and functional food brands. TSI's B2B branded-ingredient-plus-contract-manufacturing model with sports nutrition and healthy aging overlap is structurally similar.
• Balchem Corporation: Balchem supplies specialty functional ingredients (including branded mineral and nutrient offerings) for human nutrition and health markets. TSI's branded-ingredient licensing model, science-backed formulation, and B2B delivery to supplement manufacturers closely mirrors Balchem's go-to-market.
• Iovate Health Sciences: Iovate is a sports nutrition brand owner (including MuscleTech) and TSI partner/customer. Both operate in the sports nutrition supplement ecosystem, with Iovate as a brand owner leveraging TSI's ingredients and contract manufacturing capabilities, and as a competitor in end-product commercialization.
• Kyowa Hakko Bio: Kyowa Hakko Bio is a global manufacturer and supplier of branded amino acid and nutritional ingredients (including HMB/Carnipure-adjacent branded chemistries) sold B2B to supplement brands. TSI's branded-ingredient model with patented muscle-health and energy chemistries is highly analogous.

Broad incumbents

• dsm-firmenich: dsm-firmenich is a global nutrition and health incumbent offering vitamins, nutraceutical ingredients, and premix solutions across categories including sports nutrition. As a much larger diversified player, it competes with TSI's branded ingredients at scale across multiple geographies.
• Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients: Lonza is a leading contract manufacturer and supplier of capsules and health ingredients to supplement and pharma companies. TSI's vertically integrated ingredient-plus-contract-manufacturing model and quality certifications (cGMP, FDA, NSF) put it in comparable competitive scope.
• Herbalife: Herbalife is a global nutrition company with sports/active nutrition products in adjacent ingredient and finished product categories. It serves as a broad incumbent competitor in the same end-markets where TSI's partner brands (MuscleTech, GHOST) compete.
• Abbott Nutrition: Abbott Nutrition is a global nutrition products incumbent across sports, healthy aging, and medical nutrition categories. As a much larger player with overlapping healthy-aging and performance-nutrition positioning, it represents the upper-bound competitive landscape for TSI's ingredient and partner product footprint.
• Amway: Amway is a global nutrition and wellness company with branded supplement products (Nutrilite) and contract manufacturing capabilities. TSI's vertically integrated model and ingredient-to-finished-product strategy compete with Amway's similar full-stack capabilities.

Others

• Catalent: Catalent is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing softgel, oral dose, and biologics manufacturing to health and nutrition companies. TSI's contract manufacturing services for tablets, capsules, powders, and gummies are comparable in scope and customer-base overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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