What Genacol does

Genacol International Corporation inc. is a privately held, family-owned Canadian natural health products company headquartered in Blainville, Quebec, founded in 2000 by Guy Michaud and currently led by President and CEO Martin Vidal. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes a portfolio of seven collagen-based joint-health supplements built around its proprietary AminoLock Collagen ingredient, an ultra-hydrolyzed bovine collagen with molecular weight below 1 kilodalton produced via the patented AminoLock Sequence Technology (US Patent 11.040.081). The product line ranges from the foundational Genacol Original Formula to specialized combinations pairing AminoLock Collagen with glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, eggshell membrane, turmeric curcumin/bioperine, or bone-supporting vitamins and minerals, plus a 2025-introduced vegetarian SKU (Genacol Ovoflex).

Three independent clinical studies (2012, 2016) and a 2017-2019 scientific collaboration with McGill University's School of Human Nutrition validate the bioavailability and joint-discomfort claims; results were published in peer-reviewed LWT (2022) and Current Issues in Molecular Biology (2021). Manufacturing occurs in GMP-certified, third-party-tested pharmaceutical-grade facilities; products are non-GMO and the Ovoflex SKU carries NSF/ANSI 173 certification.

Genacol operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront on Shopify with a subscription program offering a 15% discount, runs third-party marketplace distribution on Amazon and Walmart, and reaches over 40 countries via regional distributors (PROGOMODE, VIZION PHARMA, Magimpex, DIFITAN, PHARMASIN, ATS, and others) across North America, Central and South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the Caribbean, and Oceania. SKUs are priced in the $20.99-$29.99 range for 30-90 capsule/tablet configurations. The company has not raised disclosed outside funding, has no parent or subsidiary entities, and remains under founding-family ownership.

Name

Genacol

Legal name

Genacol International Corporation inc.

Website

https://genacol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Genacol is a family-owned Canadian company founded in 2000 that develops and sells a seven-SKU portfolio of collagen-based joint-health supplements built on its patented AminoLock Sequence Technology, distributing via DTC e-commerce, Amazon, Walmart, and a 40+-country international distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Joint Health Supplements

akta.pro primary industry

Amino Acids & Peptides (BCAAs, Collagen Peptides, Bioactive Peptides, L-Theanine) (AFAJAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gelatin & Animal-Derived Hydrocolloids (Gelatin, Collagen, Isinglass) (AFAJAMAG), Collagen, Gelatin & Protein Hydrolysates (Animal-Derived) (AFANAGAI)

Keywords

• Collagen supplements
• Joint health products
• Natural health supplements
• Hydrolyzed collagen
• Bone and joint care

Headquarters

HQ city

Blainville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Genacol generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales of joint health collagen supplements via its e-commerce platform. Products are sold as one-time purchases or through subscription plans offering 15% recurring discounts. Additional revenue comes from wholesale distribution to major retailers including Amazon and Walmart.
2. Wholesale/Retail Distribution: Products distributed through third-party retail channels including Amazon marketplace and Walmart, with extensive international distributor network across 40+ countries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Genacol develops, manufactures, and sells a portfolio of seven collagen-based joint health supplements built around its proprietary AminoLock Collagen ingredient, produced via patented AminoLock Sequence Technology that yields ultra-hydrolyzed collagen with molecular weight under 1 kilodalton. Products are sold direct-to-consumer through the Genacol.com storefront (with subscription options), via Amazon and Walmart, and through an international distributor network across more than 40 countries.

Product overview

Genacol is a joint health supplement company offering a portfolio of seven collagen-based products centered on AminoLock Collagen, a proprietary ultra-hydrolyzed collagen with molecular weight less than 1 kilodalton. The product line ranges from the foundational Genacol Original Formula (collagen-only) to specialized formulations combining AminoLock Collagen with complementary ingredients: Genacol Plus (adds glucosamine), Genacol Optimum (adds glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM), Genacol Joint & Mobility (adds eggshell membrane), Genacol Bone & Joint (adds bone-supporting vitamins and minerals), Genacol Turmeric Curcumin (adds curcumin and BioPerine), and Genacol Ovoflex (vegetarian eggshell membrane-based alternative). All products share the core AminoLock Collagen technology but differ in their supplementary ingredients targeting different joint health needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant reduction in joint discomfort after 6 months of treatment with 1200mg daily dose compared to placebo
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• McGill University - School of Human NutritioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Two-year collaborative research project (2017-2019) with Dr. Stan Kubow's team to evaluate and quantify the bioavailability of AminoLock Collagen peptides compared to generic collagen hydrolysate using simulated digestion analysis. Research confirmed superior absorption of key joint health peptides (Gly-Pro-Hyp, Pro-Hyp) and better first-pass metabolism compared to generic alternatives. Results published in peer-reviewed journals (LWT 2022, Current Issues in Molecular Biology 2021).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Sports Research: Direct-to-consumer collagen and supplement brand sold through Amazon and major retailers. Comparable to Genacol in collagen product positioning, Amazon-first GTM motion, and joint health + wellness cross-category portfolio.
• Further Food: DTC collagen and functional food brand with joint, beauty, and protein products. Comparable to Genacol in collagen-led product portfolio, subscription-friendly e-commerce motion, and emphasis on clean-label positioning.
• Ancient Nutrition: Multi-product supplement brand with collagen peptides and joint health SKUs, founded by Josh Axe. Comparable to Genacol in collagen-led portfolio, retail distribution, and emphasis on clinical/quality positioning.
• Vital Proteins: Leading collagen supplement DTC brand offering collagen peptides, joint formulas, and beauty-focused products. Most direct comparable to Genacol in product category, channel mix (DTC + retail), and target demographic of health-conscious adults seeking joint and wellness benefits.
• NeoCell: Long-established collagen supplement brand offering hydrolyzed collagen for joint, skin, and beauty. Highly comparable to Genacol in ingredient focus (hydrolyzed collagen), retail presence, and target use cases around aging-related joint health.
• Codeage: Premium supplement brand offering collagen, joint health, and multi-ingredient formulas via DTC and Amazon. Comparable to Genacol in ingredient-stacking approach (e.g., collagen + glucosamine), high-touch DTC marketing, and SKU breadth in the joint health category.
• Youtheory: Collagen-focused supplement brand distributed through Amazon, Costco, and natural food retailers. Directly comparable to Genacol in product format (collagen capsules, powders, joint formulas), retail distribution strategy, and price points.
• Great Lakes Gelatin Co. Specialist collagen and gelatin brand producing hydrolyzed collagen peptides for joint health. Comparable to Genacol in collagen ingredient specialization, multi-channel distribution, and B2C focus on joint health consumers.

Broad incumbents

• Doctor's Best: Broader supplement portfolio (joint, collagen, vitamins) sold through natural and mass retail channels. Comparable to Genacol in joint health offerings, retail distribution at Walmart and Amazon, and emphasis on clinical-grade ingredients.

Emerging players

• Reserveage Nutrition: Anti-aging and joint health supplement brand with collagen and resveratrol products. Comparable to Genacol in clinical/anti-aging positioning and premium pricing, though with a more boutique distribution footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Genacol
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/corporation-genacol

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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