What Pharmachem Laboratories does

Pharmachem Innovations, LLC (formerly Pharmachem Laboratories) is a Kearny, New Jersey-based B2B nutraceuticals company that develops, manufactures, and distributes proprietary branded ingredients, specialty delivery systems, and contract-manufactured finished products for nutritional product companies and supplement brands globally. The company was originally founded in 1972, operated under the Pharmachem name until 2017, was carved out of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) by Turnspire Capital Partners in August 2024, and relaunched as Pharmachem Innovations, LLC in September 2024 under Executive Chairman Maurice Murphy and Interim CEO Jeff Rogers. The business operates from three manufacturing facilities in New Jersey, Utah (United States), and Tamaulipas (Mexico), serving both emerging DTC brands and established supplement companies.

The company's proprietary technology portfolio centers on trademarked branded ingredients — Phase 2 Carb Controller (white kidney bean extract), Cran-Max cranberry concentrate, GPM Fermented Nutrients, Prenulin (L-arabinose plus chromium picolinate), and Perluxan hops extract — each backed by a clinical study dossier (14, 6, 3, and 5 studies respectively) that supports FDA-eligible structure-function claims for customers. Alongside these, Pharmachem offers delivery-system platforms (StableFizz effervescent granulation, Nutrapress BND and CHW tablet binders) and the Acti-Solve particle engineering platform that modifies ingredient solubility, dispersibility, and flavor. Manufacturing capabilities include spray-drying, micronizing, fluid bed and wet granulation, microencapsulation, and blending, with finished-goods formats spanning stick-packs, canisters, pre-blends, and drum-to-hopper blends.

Revenue is generated through four streams: sale of proprietary branded ingredients (license-style), custom formulation services (concept-to-launch), contract manufacturing (toll and turnkey), and authorized distribution of third-party specialty ingredients (Probiotical probiotics, Waitaki Biosciences natural ingredients, NordicCherry tart cherry extract). Pricing is quote-based and undisclosed, the GTM motion is sales-led direct-to-manufacturer, and the customer base spans hydration, sports nutrition, women's health, weight management, and joint health supplement categories. The business currently employs 251-500 people.

Name

Pharmachem Laboratories

Legal name

Pharmachem Innovations, LLC

Website

https://pharmachemlabs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Pharmachem Innovations is a B2B nutraceuticals company that develops, manufactures, and distributes proprietary branded ingredients, particle engineering platforms, and contract manufacturing services for nutritional product companies and supplement brands globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nutraceutical Ingredients and Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (3254), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (4242)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833), Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Probiotics & Digestive Health Supplements (CRADAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bio-based Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals & Specialty Bioactives (EUAAAIAK)

Keywords

• Nutraceutical ingredients
• Dietary supplements manufacturing
• Contract manufacturing services
• Custom formulation
• Branded ingredient supplier

Headquarters

HQ city

Kearny

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Proprietary Branded Ingredients: Sale of proprietary branded nutraceutical ingredients including Phase 2 Carb Controller, GPM Fermented Nutrients, Cran-Max, Prenulin, Perluxan, and delivery systems. Revenue from both direct ingredient sales to manufacturers and inclusion in custom formulations.
2. Custom Formulation Services: Bespoke formulation services for nutritional product companies, from concept to final execution and launch. Collaborative business approach understanding customer objectives and requirements for new product development.
3. Contract Manufacturing Services: Toll manufacturing and full turnkey manufacturing services including spray-drying, micronizing, fluid bed and wet granulation, microencapsulation, and blending. Products delivered in stick-pack, canister, pre-blend, or drum-to-hopper blend formats.
4. Distributed Specialty Ingredients: Distribution of third-party specialty ingredients including Probiotical Probiotics, Waitaki Biosciences Natural Ingredients, and NordicCherry Tart Cherry Extract as authorized distributors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Pharmachem Innovations is a B2B provider of proprietary branded nutraceutical ingredients, custom formulation services, and contract manufacturing for nutritional product companies. The company manufactures and supplies clinically-studied ingredients including Phase 2 Carb Controller, Cran-Max, GPM Fermented Nutrients, Prenulin, and Perluxan, along with proprietary delivery systems (Acti-Solve, StableFizz, Nutrapress), enabling customers to develop finished dietary supplements, functional beverages, and sports nutrition products.

Product overview

Pharmachem Innovations is a provider of nutraceuticals products and solutions with a portfolio of proprietary branded ingredients, delivery systems, and performance ingredients. The core offerings include branded weight management and health ingredients (Phase 2™, Cran-Max™, GPM™, Prenulin™, Perluxan™), proprietary delivery systems (StableFizz™, Nutrapress™ BND/CHW), and distributed specialty ingredients (Probiotical®, Waitaki Biosciences®, NordicCherry®). The company also provides technology platforms (Acti-Solve™ particle engineering) and services including custom formulation and contract manufacturing. The products work together to enable customers to develop and produce nutritional supplements with enhanced bioavailability, improved taste, and various health benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Phase 2™ Carb Controller: A natural extract of white kidney bean that reduces carbohydrate absorption, backed by 14 human clinical studies and 2 allowable structure function claims.
• Cran-Max™ Cranberry Concentrate
• GPM™ Fermented Nutrients
• Prenulin™ Blend
• Perluxan™ Hops Extract
• Acti-Solve™
• StableFizz™
• Nutrapress™ BND and CHW

Products and services

• Phase 2 Carb Controller A natural extract of white kidney bean that reduces carbohydrate absorption, backed by 14 human clinical studies and 2 allowable structure/function claims. Sold as a proprietary branded ingredient to nutritional product manufacturers.
• Cran-Max Cranberry Concentrate Cranberry concentrate made from North American cranberries to support urinary tract health, supported by 6 clinical studies meeting US-FDA structure/function claims.
• GPM Fermented Nutrients Whole food bound fermented nutrients with improved bioavailability and/or blood concentration levels versus conventional vitamins and minerals, made via proprietary fermentation process and backed by 3 human clinical studies.
• Prenulin Blend Proprietary blend of L-arabinose and Chromax chromium picolinate designed to support blood glucose management, with clinical studies available.
• Perluxan Hops Extract Extract of hops cones produced via super critical CO2 with standardized alpha acids to support joint health, backed by 5 clinical studies.
• Acti-Solve Engineered Solutions Proprietary particle engineering solutions that mask off flavors, reduce unpleasant odors, and improve poor solubility of troublesome ingredients for beverage and other applications, modifying ingredients for better dispersibility and improved flavor profile.
• Nutrapress BND Proprietary organic ingredient that delivers good binding and flowability for swallow-only tablets.
• Nutrapress CHW Proprietary organic ingredient that delivers good binding and flowability for chewable tablets.
• StableFizz Effervescent Granulation Complete system for creating fizzy drinks that combines acid and base components in a proprietary process to prevent premature reaction.
• Contract Manufacturing Services Toll manufacturing and full turnkey contract manufacturing for powder supplements including spray-drying, micronizing, fluid bed and wet granulation, microencapsulation, and blending. Products delivered in stick-pack, canister, pre-blend, or drum-to-hopper blend formats.
• Custom Formulation Services Full-service custom formulation from concept to final execution and launch, including formula design, ingredient sourcing, and finished product manufacturing for nutritional product companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 human clinical studies supporting Phase 2 Carb Controller efficacy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Balchem Corporation: Specialty ingredients manufacturer serving human nutrition, animal nutrition, and pharma with branded encapsulated and functional ingredients; comparable to Pharmachem as a B2B ingredients platform with proprietary technologies and clinical backing.
• Sabinsa Corporation: Manufacturer and supplier of branded, clinically-supported nutraceutical ingredients (Curcumin C3 Complex, BioPerine, etc.); highly comparable to Pharmachem's Phase 2/Cran-Max/Perluxan branded portfolio and ingredient-licensing model.
• Gencor: Branded specialty ingredients supplier focused on men's health, weight management, and sports nutrition with proprietary branded ingredients backed by clinical studies; directly comparable to Pharmachem's branded portfolio go-to-market.
• PLT Health Solutions: Ingredient solutions company marketing science-backed branded ingredients to dietary supplement and functional food brands; peer due to overlapping branded ingredient portfolio, clinical substantiation approach, and B2B sales motion.
• Nexira: Supplier of natural and botanical-based ingredients for nutrition and dietary supplements; comparable to Pharmachem's Cran-Max and other plant-derived branded ingredients in a similar B2B ingredients model.

Broad incumbents

• Glanbia Nutritionals: Global nutrition solutions provider offering custom premixes, branded ingredients, and contract manufacturing; broader-scale peer that competes with Pharmachem in formulation, premix, and ingredient supply to supplement brands.
• Kerry Group: Global taste and nutrition company with a substantial health and wellness ingredients portfolio; large incumbent competing with Pharmachem across functional ingredients and customized nutrition solutions.
• Lonza Group: Global CDMO with nutraceutical and consumer health manufacturing services; comparable as a contract manufacturer serving nutrition customers, with the new Interim CEO having previously held leadership at Lonza.
• Innophos Holdings: Specialty ingredient producer serving health, nutrition, and personal care markets with mineral- and botanical-based ingredients; comparable as a B2B ingredient manufacturer serving supplement and nutrition customers.

Emerging players

• Waitaki Biosciences: New Zealand-based natural ingredients supplier currently distributed by Pharmachem; comparable as a botanical/natural ingredients player with overlapping end-market exposure in bone, joint, and cognitive health.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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