Natures Crops International

Name

Natures Crops International

Legal name

Natures Crops International

Website

https://naturescrops.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kensington

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Plant-Based Oil Ingredients: Manufactures and sells specialty plant-based seed oils (Ahiflower, Abyssinian, Meadowfoam) as ingredients to nutraceutical, food & beverage, personal care, and animal nutrition brands. Revenue is derived from ingredient sales to commercial partners who incorporate oils into finished consumer products. Volume-based pricing with contract supply relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Natures Crops International is a vertically integrated specialty oils manufacturer that grows and processes non-GMO plant-based seed oils — including Ahiflower (Buglossoides arvensis), Abyssinian (Crambe abyssinica), and Meadowfoam (Limnanthes alba) — and sells them as functional ingredients to nutraceutical, food and beverage, personal care, and animal nutrition brand manufacturers. The company manages its supply chain from seed breeding through contract growing, expeller pressing, physical refining, and delivery, with proprietary Crop Assured 365® traceability ensuring full farm-to-oil identity preservation.

Product overview

Natures Crops International is a vertically integrated specialty oils ingredient company that grows and processes exceptional oilseed crops for health and wellness applications. The product portfolio centers on Ahiflower® (Buglossoides arvensis) seed oil as the core offering—the world's richest plant-based multi-omega oil with highest combined omega-3 SDA and omega-6 GLA content. Supporting products include Natralipid® specialty personal care oils (Abyssinian, Meadowfoam, and Ahiflower-based), BetterMega DHA oil blends combining Ahiflower with algal DHA, 70GA Dry Ahiflower powder, and animal nutrition products (Omega Crumbles and Press Cake). The Crop Assured 365® program provides proprietary traceability and quality assurance throughout the supply chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ahiflower: Proprietary plant-based omega oil (Buglossoides arvensis) marketed as the world's richest multi-omega source with highest combined ALA, SDA and GLA content
• Natralipid
• Natralipid Advanced Omega Complex
• Crop Assured 365
• BetterMega Ahiflower DHA Blends

Products and services

• Ahiflower® (Buglossoides arvensis) Seed Oil Expeller-pressed, cold mechanical pressed specialty seed oil from regeneratively grown, non-GMO Buglossoides arvensis. The world's richest plant-based multi-omega oil with the highest combined ALA, SDA, and GLA content from a single plant source, sold to nutraceutical, food and beverage, personal care, and animal nutrition brand manufacturers.
• Natralipid® Meadowfoam Seed Oil Plant kingdom's richest topical oil providing superior emollience, moisturization, transdermal barrier repair, and skin penetration. Features unsurpassed oxidative stability for cosmetics and personal care formulations. Sold as a specialty ingredient to personal care and cosmetics brand manufacturers.
• Natralipid® Abyssinian Seed Oil Plant kingdom's highest natural source of erucic acid, prized for skin lubricity, easy absorption, and light non-greasy texture. Richest plant-based oil for hair radiancy, strength, and silkiness. Sold to personal care and cosmetics brand manufacturers.
• Natralipid® Advanced Omega Complex Proprietary blend of Ahiflower and Meadowfoam seed oils providing richest combined C20 and C22 very long chain fatty acids for topical moisturization and reducing fine line/wrinkle appearance. Clinically demonstrated to reduce skin wrinkle depth and roughness within 28 days and improve moisturization up to 40% within 28 days in a 5% topical serum. Sold to personal care brand manufacturers.
• BetterMega Ahiflower® 80DHA™ and 150DHA™ Oil Blends Vegan omega 3-6-9 oil blends combining Ahiflower oil with Fermentalg/BOI's DHA algal oil. Available in 80mg or 150mg DHA options with >500mg plant-based omegas per gram. Target applications include sports nutrition, dietary supplements, medical nutrition, and plant-based food products. Sold to supplement and food brand manufacturers.
• 70GA Dry Ahiflower® Oil Dry powder format of Ahiflower oil with 70% oil payload, manufactured by CoreFX Ingredients. Offers the highest available oil payload in the United States in a convenient powder formula. Free from FDA-listed allergens, Kosher certified, Halal compliant. Sold as a functional ingredient for protein powders, meal replacements, and food and beverage applications.
• Ahiflower® Omega Crumbles Omega-rich ingredient developed using steam cooking and milling technology to increase nutrient availability and digestibility. 100% plant-based complete delivery of omega-3 fatty acids with essential minerals and amino acids, low in starch and sugar. Suitable for canine, equine, and avian nutrition. Sold to pet food and animal nutrition brand manufacturers.
• Ahiflower® Press Cake Mineral-rich, partially defatted meal produced as a co-product during expeller pressing of Ahiflower seeds. Fully plant-based, upcycled ingredient containing naturally high levels of silica and digestible calcium beneficial for dental health and gastric pH balance. Sold to animal nutrition and pet food manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4x greater efficiency in EPA/DHA biosynthesis vs flaxseed oil — demonstrated in human clinical trials
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CoreFX IngredientscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Partnership to launch 70GA Dry Ahiflower Oil — a dry lipid powder with 70% oil payload delivering all the benefits of Ahiflower oil in a convenient powder form for protein powders, meal replacements, and food & beverage applications. CoreFX specializes in dry lipid-based nutritional ingredients.
• AlgarithmcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Partnership to produce Ahiflower 80DHA and 150DHA oil blends — the only vegan omega source offering the broadest array of omegas with great sensory properties. Combines Ahiflower with Algarithm's DHA microalgae oil (sourced from Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia). Every 1 kg of blend keeps 4,000 fish in the sea.
• Purina Animal Nutrition (Land O'Lakes)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2021Exclusive USA supply relationship for Ahiflower oil in equine supplements. Purina OmegaMatch Ahiflower Oil Supplement launched April 2021 and has significantly exceeded early sales projections. Available nationwide at Tractor Supply and other retail channels, serving horse owners across dressage, eventing, endurance, Western performance, and pleasure riding disciplines.
• Auxly Cannabis Group / DosecanncoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerProprietary multi-year agreement granting Auxly/Dosecann exclusive global rights to Ahiflower oil for use in its diverse portfolio of cannabis products. Dosecann CBD+Ahiflower Oil Capsules launched in Canada at licensed retailers and Medical Cannabis by Shoppers Drug Mart — the only capsules providing broad-spectrum cannabis and essential omegas combined.
• Fermentalg/BOIcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of DHA algal oil used in BetterMega Ahiflower 80DHA and 150DHA oil blends. BOI's DHA algal oil has industry-leading purity and sensory qualities. Canadian-manufactured dietary oils bringing excellent sensory, versatile formulation, and robust fully traceable supply chains.
• Ayalla (Brazil)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrazilian distribution and regulatory partner leading ANVISA novel food approval for Ahiflower oil (August 2022) and commercial launch in Brazil. Ayalla drove the multi-year regulatory review by ANVISA required for bioactive substance claims in Brazilian foods.
• Phytolove (Australia)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian distribution partner leading market development and regulatory approvals for Ahiflower oil in the Australian market.
• Phytonet (Turkey)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkish distribution partner driving market adoption and regulatory approval for Ahiflower oil in Turkey.
• OctrollmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distribution partner supporting regulatory approvals and market entry for Ahiflower oil in key markets.
• NexusWise (Malaysia)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMalaysian distribution partner supporting regulatory approvals and brand partner development for Ahiflower oil in Malaysia.
• Integrity Ingredient CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS distribution partner instrumental in bringing Natralipid Advanced Omega Complex to cosmetics and personal care consumers. Supported NCI in winning the Allē Award from Cosmetics and Toiletries for the Natralipid Advanced Omega Complex.
• NIAB (Cambridge, UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership (over a decade) with the UK National Institute of Agricultural Botany for developing new Ahiflower varieties, trialing agronomic techniques, registering crop protection products, and continually improving crop performance. Ahiflower is regeneratively grown by UK farmers with NIAB support.
• Dalhousie University (Prof. Deborah Adewole)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership conducting layer hen poultry feeding trials comparing Ahiflower micronized seed to flaxseed. Trial demonstrated improved VLCn-3 PUFA in egg yolks, boosted hen bodyweight, improved eggshell strength, and potential to replace 50% of calcium sources in commercial egg production.
• University of Toronto (Prof. Richard Bazinet & Prof. Adam Metherel)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading brain lipid research team that demonstrated Ahiflower oil forms DHA in liver, adipose, and brain tissues comparably to marine-based DHA in mice. Study published in BBA - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids (2023).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bunge Limited: Bunge is a leading global agribusiness and oilseed processor with deep edible oils and specialty lipid capabilities. Comparable as a vertically integrated oilseed processor and ingredient supplier with global reach and a focus on traceability and sustainability in oils.
• Cargill: Cargill is a global agribusiness and ingredient supplier with significant oils & fats, animal nutrition, and plant-based protein exposure. Comparable as a large, vertically integrated supplier of edible oils and specialty ingredients, including competing specialty plant-based oil products.
• DSM-Firmenich: DSM-Firmenich (post-merger) is one of the largest specialty nutrition ingredient suppliers with a broad omega-3 (incl. algal DHA via Veramaris JV) and human/animal nutrition portfolio. Comparable as a large-scale B2B ingredient supplier in the omega and nutrition space with global regulatory reach.
• Kerry Group: Kerry Group is a global taste and nutrition ingredient supplier with a plant-based protein and functional food portfolio. Comparable as a broad B2B nutrition ingredient supplier serving F&B, supplement, and animal nutrition customers with branded, science-backed ingredients.
• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland): ADM is a global nutrition and agricultural processor with a plant-based oils, flavors, and animal nutrition portfolio. Comparable as a broad ingredient supplier with edible oils and animal/human nutrition offerings competing for the same B2B customers as NCI.

Direct peers

• Aker BioMarine: Aker BioMarine is a leading krill oil supplier targeting the omega-3 supplement and nutraceutical market with Superba krill oil. Comparable to NCI as a premium, sustainability-positioned marine omega-3 ingredient supplier selling to B2B supplement and F&B brands globally.
• Croda International: Croda is a specialty chemicals and personal care ingredient supplier with significant botanical oil and cosmetic actives portfolio (e.g., Meadowfoam, Argan, Abyssinian). Highly comparable to NCI's Natralipid platform targeting cosmetics and personal care brands with traceable plant-based oils.
• Corbion (TerraVia / Algae): Corbion produces algae-based ingredients including DHA omega-3 oils (formerly TerraVia/Solazyme) for supplements and F&B. Comparable as a plant-based (algal) omega supplier selling sustainable, non-marine EPA/DHA ingredients to nutraceutical and food brands.
• Veramaris (dsm-firmenich / Evonik JV): Veramaris produces algal EPA & DHA oils for aquaculture, pet nutrition, and human nutrition with a sustainability positioning similar to Ahiflower. Comparable as a next-generation, non-marine omega ingredient supplier targeting aquaculture and human/animal nutrition B2B customers.

Emerging players

• Algalif: Algalif is an Icelandic producer of high-purity algal omega-3 oils (DHA/EPA) for supplement and nutrition applications. Comparable as a smaller, specialized plant-based (algal) omega ingredient supplier targeting nutraceutical brands with sustainability and traceability differentiators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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