3i Solutions

What 3i Solutions does

3i Solutions (legal name Ingredient Innovations International), founded in 1997 and headquartered in Wooster, Ohio, is a privately held specialty ingredient technology company that develops proprietary nanodispersion and nanoparticle formulations to convert oil-soluble (lipid-soluble) materials into stable, water-dispersible products. Its core technology platform comprises three patented or proprietary technologies — VitaSperse® (aqueous dispersion), VitaDry® (powder-form extension of VitaSperse®), and VitaSperse-G™ (preservative-free, glycerin-based variant for organic/clean-label applications) — complemented by Gum Emulsion technology and an in-house ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited analytical lab. Peer-reviewed bioavailability and bioaccessibility data exist for CoQ10, Lutein Esters, CBD, and Glutathione.

3i Solutions operates as a B2B ingredient supplier and contract manufacturer serving ingredient suppliers, CPG brands, and formulators across five end markets: food & beverage, dietary supplements, animal supplements, personal care, and oral care. The company sells proprietary dispersion ingredients, provides Kosher- and Halal-certified contract manufacturing from its FDA-registered, GMP-certified, 21 CFR 110 & 111-compliant facility, and offers the 3ionutrients white label product line of stability-tested, turnkey ingredient and finished product formulations. Distribution is exclusively direct (no e-commerce or marketplace channels); pricing is quote-based and undisclosed, with customer acquisition driven by trade show presence (NASC, IFT First), inbound inquiries via website 'Request Sample' and 'Contact Us' forms, and account-based enterprise sales.

The company has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Nu Skin Enterprises (NYSE: NUS) since its 2021 acquisition. Leadership transitioned in December 2022 when Scott Peters, a founding-era technologist, was appointed General Manager, succeeding founder Charlie Brain (now Consultant). The company holds multiple certifications (NSF GMP, OU Kosher, Ifanca Halal, NASC Preferred Supplier) and claims worldwide market reach from its single Wooster, Ohio facility.

Name

3i Solutions

Legal name

Ingredient Innovations International

Website

https://3isolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

3i Solutions is a privately held specialty ingredient company that uses proprietary nanodispersion technology (VitaSperse®, VitaDry®, VitaSperse-G™) to convert oil-soluble materials into stable, water-dispersible ingredients and white-label formulations for B2B customers in food & beverage, dietary supplements, animal supplements, personal care, and oral care, operating as a Nu Skin subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nutraceutical Ingredient Technology and Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Research and Development in Nanotechnology (541713)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Fats & Oils (2070)

akta.pro primary industry

Fortification Ingredients (Vitamins, Minerals, Nutrient Premixes) (CRADAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Omega-3 & Specialty Lipids (Fish/Algal Oils, EPA/DHA, MCTs, CLA, Phospholipids) (AFAJAKAC), Functional Lipids & Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3, Protected Fats) (AFADALAL), Medical & Food-Contact Specialty Compounds (IMANABAK)

Keywords

• Nanodispersion ingredient technology
• Water dispersible nutrients
• Nutraceutical contract manufacturing
• Lipid encapsulation services
• Bioavailability enhancement technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Wooster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Proprietary Ingredient Technology Licensing and Supply: 3i Solutions licenses its proprietary VitaSperse®, VitaDry®, and VitaSperse-G™ technologies to ingredient suppliers and manufacturers. Revenue is generated through the sale of formulated dispersion ingredients and white-label product ingredients and formulations (3ionutrients line). The company also provides contract manufacturing services for finished products.
2. Contract Manufacturing Services: Provides comprehensive contract manufacturing capabilities including Kosher, Halal-certified manufacturing for international suppliers. Revenue is generated through manufacturing fees for customer-provided or sourced active ingredients processed at their FDA-registered, GMP-certified facility in Wooster, Ohio.
3. White Label Product Ingredients and Formulations (3ionutrients): The 3ionutrients line delivers turnkey, white label product ingredients and formulations with completed stability testing. Customers choose dosage size, packaging type, and add their own label, generating revenue through ingredient and formulation product sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

3i Solutions develops and licenses proprietary nanodispersion and nanoparticle technology that converts oil-soluble (lipid-soluble) materials into stable, water-dispersible formulations for food, beverage, dietary supplement, animal supplement, personal care, and oral care manufacturers. The company also provides GMP-certified contract manufacturing, finished product development support, and a white label product line (3ionutrients) built on its VitaSperse®, VitaDry®, and VitaSperse-G™ technology platforms.

Product overview

3i Solutions is a technology business specializing in science-based solutions that make oil-soluble materials water dispersible. The company's portfolio centers on three proprietary core technologies: VitaSperse® (patented aqueous dispersion for liquid products), VitaDry® (powder-form extension of VitaSperse for dry formats), and VitaSperse-G™ (preservative-free, glycerin-based version for organic/clean-label products). These technologies enable water-insoluble nutrients to be formulated into water dispersible products, increasing bioavailability, absorption, and shelf life. The offerings are complemented by Gum Emulsion Technology, Contract Manufacturing services (Kosher & Halal certified), Finished Product Development support, and the 3ionutrients white label product line featuring pre-formulated, stability-tested ingredient and supplement products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 3ionutrients: White label product line delivering dynamic, turnkey formulations utilizing VitaSperse, VitaDry, and VitaSperse-G technologies with completed stability testing.

Products and services

• VitaSperse® Technology Patented aqueous dispersion technology that enables customers to formulate water-insoluble nutrients into water dispersible products, delivering sub-micron emulsion particles using only food-grade ingredients that are Kosher and Halal certified. Increases bioavailability and absorption while protecting ingredients and extending shelf life.
• VitaDry® Technology Powder-form dispersion technology that quickly dissolves in water and releases VitaSperse® particles that remain stable in the final water dispersible product. Extends bioavailability, absorption, and shelf life benefits to dry delivery formats such as drink sticks, shakes, pods, bars, capsules, and chewables.
• VitaSperse-G™ Technology Preservative-free, glycerin-based dispersion technology that mimics VitaSperse® without synthetic preservatives. Designed for organic and cleaner label products, disperses easily in water and releases sub-micron particles to increase bioavailability and absorption for natural and organic formulations.
• Gum Emulsion Technology Technology that allows manufacturers to incorporate both water-soluble and oil-soluble active ingredients together in easy-to-consume products. Provides improved delivery for multi-vitamins and supplements, with output available in multi-serve bottles or single-serve sachets.
• Contract Manufacturing Comprehensive contract manufacturing service using the company's FDA-registered, GMP-certified facility in Wooster, Ohio. Capabilities include Kosher and Halal-certified production, 21CFR 110 & 111-compliant operations, acidified-food processing, and in-house microbiology lab support for international suppliers.
• Finished Product Development Full-service formulation of finished products leveraging relationships with flavor companies, co-packers, and bottlers. Provides technical support from product development through market launch for customer brands.
• 3ionutrients White Label Products Turnkey white label ingredient formulations and finished supplement products using VitaSperse®, VitaDry®, and VitaSperse-G™ technologies with completed stability testing. Customers choose dosage size, packaging type, and apply their own label. Includes liquid dosage (5 mL) and solid dosage supplements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sub-micron emulsion particles improve bioaccessibility of CoQ10, Lutein Esters, CBD, and Glutathione — demonstrated through published peer-reviewed studies including Caco-2 cell uptake models
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gattefossé: Gattefossé is a specialty lipid excipient and delivery-system company serving pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals. Like 3i Solutions, it builds lipid-based technologies that improve the bioavailability, solubility, and delivery of hard-to-formulate actives — the closest functional analog in the market.
• Lipoid GmbH: Lipoid is a leading supplier of phospholipids, lecithins, and liposomal encapsulation systems for nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications. It competes head-to-head with 3i in lipid-based delivery and bioavailability enhancement for oil-soluble nutrients.
• ABITEC Corporation: ABITEC (part of ABF Ingredients) manufactures specialty lipids and functional excipients for nutritional, pharmaceutical, and personal care products. It overlaps directly with 3i's VitaSperse®/VitaDry® value proposition of enabling lipid-soluble actives in water-based or powder delivery formats.

Broad incumbents

• DSM-Firmenich: DSM-Firmenich is a global nutrition, health, and beauty ingredients major with extensive delivery-form technologies (emulsions, encapsulation) for vitamins, omega-3s, and nutraceutical actives. It competes broadly with 3i across F&B, supplement, and personal-care ingredient buyers at much larger scale.
• BASF: BASF's Nutrition & Health division supplies a broad portfolio of vitamins, carotenoids, and formulation excipients, with delivery platforms relevant to lipid-soluble actives. It is an incumbent alternative for the same supplement and F&B customers that 3i serves.
• Cargill: Cargill's food ingredients and bioindustrial businesses include encapsulated and emulsified lipid systems for F&B and nutrition customers. It competes with 3i for ingredient supply slots in functional foods, beverages, and dietary supplements.
• Kerry Group: Kerry is a global taste and nutrition company offering delivery systems, encapsulation, and functional ingredient platforms for food, beverage, and supplement manufacturers. It is a broad incumbent alternative to 3i in enabling oil-soluble functionality in water-based systems.
• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland): ADM's Nutrition segment supplies flavors, colors, and functional ingredients — including lipid-based delivery systems for human and animal nutrition. It competes with 3i across food, beverage, and animal supplement end markets at much larger scale.
• Ashland: Ashland's Life Sciences and Personal Care divisions supply specialty ingredients and excipients, including encapsulation and delivery technologies relevant to nutraceutical and personal-care formulations — an overlapping incumbent with broader portfolio scope than 3i.
• Ingredion: Ingredion is a major specialty ingredient supplier serving food, beverage, and nutrition customers with starches, sweeteners, and functional ingredient systems. It is a broader incumbent alternative for F&B manufacturers evaluating 3i-style dispersion technologies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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