What Scott Laboratories does

Scott Laboratories is a privately held, third-generation family-owned supplier of specialty ingredients and equipment for the North American wine, cider, beer, spirits, and ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage industry. Founded in 1933 at the University of California just days before the end of Prohibition, the company has built a 90-plus-year franchise serving beverage producers from crush to cork, including proprietary Saccharomyces and Non-Saccharomyces yeast strains (LEVEL2, LALVIN, IOC, ProElif), fermentation nutrients (GO-FERM STEROL FLASH™), microbial stabilizers (Nagardo®, Velcorin), THERMIC oak infusion technology, ScottCart™ filtration cartridges, and crush equipment from Willmes and Armbruster, with products developed in collaboration with Lallemand Oenology and research institutions including INRAe, SupAgro Montpellier, ICV, and Stellenbosch University.\n\nThe company operates as the exclusive U.S. distribution arm for Lallemand Oenology, Lallemand Brewing, and Lallemand Distilling product lines, and serves as a regional conduit for yeast strains developed by Institut Oenologique de Champagne (IOC) and Proenol encapsulated yeast technology. Its go-to-market is built on direct e-commerce and inside-sales channels, supported by an extensive educational content library (Winemaking and Cidermaking Handbooks, technical protocols, troubleshooting guides) that reinforces technical authority and customer loyalty. Pricing is unit-based ($43–$229 per 500g–1kg pack) with no public enterprise contracts, indicating a high-volume SMB-to-mid-market customer base rather than concentrated enterprise anchoring.\n\nScott Laboratories is domiciled in California (Scott Laboratories, Inc., Petaluma) with an affiliated Canadian entity (Scott Labs Ltd.) and does not ship internationally, instead routing foreign customers through U.S.-based forwarders. The company has no institutional investment, no public listing, and no disclosed revenue, consistent with a long-established, family-managed business serving a stable but segment-diversifying end market that increasingly includes no/low alcohol and RTD beverage producers alongside its traditional wine-industry core.

Name

Scott Laboratories

Legal name

Scott Laboratories, Inc.

Website

https://scottlab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Scott Laboratories is a third-generation, family-owned specialty beverage supplier founded in 1933, serving North American wine, cider, beer, spirits, and RTD producers. It distributes proprietary yeasts, fermentation nutrients, microbial control, oak, and filtration products as the exclusive U.S. arm of Lallemand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine and Specialty Beverage Production Ingredients

NAICS

Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Beverage Fermentation Cultures (Beer, Wine, Cider, Kombucha, Fermented Soft Drinks) (AFAJAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultures, Probiotics & Fermentation Ingredients (Starter Cultures, Yeast, Adjuncts) (CRADAOAI), Bar & Beverage Service Supplies Wholesale (AFAIALAG)

Keywords

• Wine fermentation products
• Cider making supplies
• Yeast rehydration nutrients
• Oak infusion technology
• Microbial stabilization

Headquarters

HQ city

Petaluma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scott Laboratories supplies and distributes premium production inputs for wine, cider, beer, spirits, RTD cocktails, and no/low alcohol beverages across the entire workflow from crush to cork. Its portfolio includes yeast strains (Saccharomyces and Non-Saccharomyces), fermentation nutrients and derivatives, malolactic bacteria, enzymes, fining and stability agents, microbial control products (including Nagardo®), oak infusion and tannin products, filtration cartridges, modules and sheets, and crush/press equipment from Willmes Armbruster, distributed primarily through its e-commerce site and phone-based sales.

Product overview

Scott Laboratories is a leading supplier of premium products for making wine, cider, beer, spirits, and RTD cocktails. The company operates as a distributor/aggregator of specialty beverage ingredients and equipment rather than a unified software platform. The product portfolio includes: yeast strains (Saccharomyces and Non-Saccharomyces varieties) such as LALVIN, IOC, and LEVEL2 product lines; fermentation nutrients including GO-FERM STEROL FLASH™; microbial control products such as Nagardo® and Velcorin; oak infusion products from THERMIC and StaVin® brands; filtration solutions including ScottCart™ cartridges; and winemaking adjuncts such as enzymes, fining agents, tartaric acid, and tannins. Products are organized into categories: Fermentation (yeast, nutrients, derivatives, malolactic fermentation), Winemaking (enzymes, fining, stability), Microbial Control (bioprotection, cleaning, SO2), Oak & Tannins, Filtration, and Equipment. The company also provides educational resources including the Winemaking Handbook and Cidermaking Handbook.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GO-FERM STEROL FLASH™ Advanced OMRI-listed yeast rehydration nutrient used with cool water, shortening yeast rehydration to 15 minutes. Derived from autolyzed yeast with optimized micronutrients, vitamins, minerals, and high levels of sterols and survival factors. For professional wineries and beverage producers.
• Nagardo® Natural microbial stabilization product for NA beer on draft, RTD cocktails, wine, and cider applications, enabling microbial control without heat treatment. For RTD and no/low alcohol beverage producers.
• ScottCart™ Filter Cartridges Top-tier membrane and pre-filter cartridges for beverage filtration applications across wine, cider, beer, and other beverage production. For professional wineries, cideries, and breweries.
• Oak Infusion Products (THERMIC & StaVin®) Oak infusion products including THERMIC thermal-modification staves, cubes, and barrel inserts plus StaVin® traditionally toasted oak formats — fan packs, cubes, segments, mini cubes, and bung inserts for tanks and barrels. For wineries seeking oak impact without full barrel investment.
• Non-Saccharomyces Yeast Line (LEVEL2 INITIA™, GAIA™, LEVEL2 SALVA™, LEVEL2 LAKTIA™, BIODIVA™, FLAVIA™) Non-Saccharomyces yeast strain portfolio for bioprotection, acid modulation, aroma enhancement, and mouthfeel improvement in wine production. For wineries seeking differentiated fermentation outcomes.
• LEVEL2 SALVA™ Wine Yeast Non-Saccharomyces bioprotection yeast producing Spkt1 (Brettanomyces Inhibition Factor) that disrupts Brettanomyces cell walls and leads to cell death without impacting Saccharomyces or other non-Saccharomyces yeast. For wineries facing Brettanomyces spoilage.
• ProElif QA23™ Sparkling Wine Encapsulated Yeast Double encapsulated yeast in alginate beads for secondary fermentation in sparkling wine production, allowing direct inoculation into bottles without starter culture preparation. For sparkling wine producers using traditional or transfer methods.
• IOC 18-2007™ Wine Yeast Sparkling base and secondary fermentation yeast originally selected by Institut Oenologique de Champagne for traditional method sparkling wine production. Ferments at low temperatures and low pH. For sparkling wine producers.
• LALVIN PERSY™ Wine Yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae hybrid yeast for varietal expression and mouthfeel in fruit-forward red wines, producing persistent red fruit aromas, spicy notes, and balanced mouthfeel with good midpalate and integrated tannins. For red wine producers.
• LALVIN SENSY™ Wine Yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae hybrid yeast for varietal aroma production under difficult fermentation conditions for whites and rosés, enhancing citrus and tropical fruit aromas with subtle mineral notes. For white and rosé wine producers.
• IOC BE THIOLS™ Wine Yeast Wine yeast that enhances varietal character by revealing fruity thiols (citrus and exotic fruits) in white and rosé wines without excessive grassy characters. For white and rosé wine producers seeking thiol-driven aromatic profiles.
• IOC BE FRUITS™ Wine Yeast Wine yeast producing fruity esters (strawberry, pineapple, citrus notes) in white and rosé wines without masking varietal aromas; optimal at clarified juice conditions and cold fermentation temperatures. For white and rosé wine producers.
• LALVIN ICV OPALE 2.0™ Wine Yeast Wine yeast for enhanced varietal character in whites and rosés, producing intense and complex fruit aromas with well-balanced mouthfeel while respecting varietal characteristics. For white and rosé wine producers.
• LEVEL2 LAKTIA™ Non-Saccharomyces Wine Yeast Lachancea thermotolerans strain that naturally acidifies juice/must by producing lactic acid from glucose (2-9 g/L), bringing freshness and aromatic complexity to wines. For winemakers seeking natural acidification.

Quantifiable outcome

• GO-FERM STEROL FLASH reduces rehydration time to 15 minutes with 50% less water than traditional nutrients
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lallemand OenologycoreTechnology or IntegrationScott Laboratories serves as the U.S. sales and distribution arm for Lallemand Oenology products including Lalvin yeast strains, fermentation nutrients, and specialized yeast products. The partnership provides access to Lallemand's global R&D capabilities including collaboration with INRAe, SupAgro Montpellier, and Institut Coopératif du Vin (ICV) for yeast development.
• Lallemand BrewingcoreTechnology or IntegrationBrewing division products available through Scott Labs for beer production, linked to shop-us.lallemandbrewing.com external site.
• Lallemand DistillingcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistilling products available through Scott Labs for spirits production, linked to shop-us.lallemanddistilling.com external site.
• South African Grape and Wine Research Institute (Stellenbosch University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLEVEL2 SALVA yeast strain selected by the South African Grape and Wine Research Institute at Stellenbosch University for Brettanomyces control technology.
• National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative yeast development partner with SupAgro Montpellier and Lallemand Oenology for proprietary yeast strain development including LALVIN PERSY, LALVIN SENSY, and other hybrid strains.
• SupAgro MontpelliercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partner in yeast strain development collaboration with INRAe, ICV, and Lallemand Oenology for specialized wine yeast strains.
• Institut Coopératif du Vin (ICV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute collaborator in yeast development partnerships including INRAe, SupAgro Montpellier, and Lallemand Oenology for wine yeast strain selection.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lallemand Oenology: Global leader in wine yeast and fermentation ingredients and Scott Labs' core upstream supplier. Same Lalvin/IOC/LEVEL2 product families flow through both, making Lallemand the most direct strategic comparable even though it is also the supplier.
• Lesaffre: World's largest yeast producer (parent of Gnosis, Fermentis) with extensive wine, beer, and spirits yeast lines. Comparable fermentation technology and global scale; competes with Scott Labs through distributor networks and direct relationships.
• Chr. Hansen (now Novonesis): Global cultures, enzymes, and probiotics supplier with wine/fermentation applications alongside much broader food and dairy exposure. Comparable ingredient-manufacturer business model but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Laffort: French oenology company offering yeast, enzymes, tannins, and microbiological solutions to global wineries. Directly competes with Scott Labs' portfolio across the winemaking workflow with similar technical-support and education-driven GTM.
• Enologica Vason: Italian winemaking ingredient specialist (yeast, enzymes, tannins, filtration) serving European and global wine producers. Comparable product portfolio and technical-service model to Scott Labs, primarily competing in Europe but with similar category positioning.
• Gusmer Enterprises: U.S. supplier of wine and beverage filtration, laboratory, and ingredient products. Most direct North American competitor to Scott Labs across filtration and processing aids, with a similar distributor-plus-technical-support model.
• ATPGroup: U.S.-based supplier of filtration, winemaking ingredients, and cellar equipment to North American wineries. Comparable product categories (filtration, fermentation, equipment) and customer base, positioning it as a direct peer in the same domestic market.
• BSG Wine / BSG Craftbrewing: U.S. distributor of wine and craft-brewing ingredients, fermentation products, and equipment. Mirrors Scott Labs' business model of aggregating supplier brands and reselling to North American producers across wine, beer, and cider.

Regional players

• Country Malt Group / MoreBeer: North American distributor of brewing and beverage ingredients including wine and cider inputs. Comparable ingredient-distribution model with overlapping customer base in craft brewing and small-batch beverage production.

Emerging players

• AB Biotics: Spanish biotech developing proprietary probiotic and yeast strains for food and beverage applications, including wine. Comparable fermentation-culture product category but with a smaller, innovation-focused profile relative to Scott Labs' established catalog.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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