Profood International

What Profood International does

ProFood International, Inc. is a privately held US-based food additive distributor founded in 1998 and headquartered in Naperville, Illinois. The company operates as a value-added ingredient distributor rather than a primary manufacturer, sourcing from production bases in the United States and Asia and warehousing inventory across multiple US regions to serve food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical manufacturers in the US, Canada, and South America. Its portfolio spans 16+ product categories including acidulants, amino acids, antioxidants, enzymes, colorants, emulsifiers and proteins, calcium salts, gums, specialty sweeteners, nutraceuticals, vitamins, DHA and flavors, and dehydrated vegetables, plus common and natural preservatives.

The company's strategic identity centers on three specialty areas: natural antimicrobials (Niprosin/Nisin, Natachloride and Nataspen/Natamycin, e-Polylysin), texturizers (the proprietary Pro-Tex series plus Altorine, Brobitor, Freshcut, Noodex, VegeTex, and Pea-Tex textured pea protein), and specialty sweeteners (Xylitol, Stevia, sugar alternatives). Products are manufactured in facilities certified to ISO 9002, HACCP, GMP, and Kosher standards. The proprietary brands carry registered trademarks and are backed by published technical data sheets and application bulletins.

Profood's commercial model is direct sales through the Naperville office via telephone, email, and a toll-free line, supplemented by participation in food industry trade events such as IFT and regional supplier nights. Pricing is quote-based under a published terms-of-sales document; no public pricing exists. The company handles both small and large volume orders, with just-in-time inventory services and technical support positioned as core differentiators. No investor capital, no disclosed customer logos, and no digital or e-commerce channel is referenced.

Name

Profood International

Legal name

ProFood International, Inc.

Website

https://profoodinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ProFood International is a privately held US-based food additive distributor founded in 1998, sourcing from US and Asian manufacturing bases to serve food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical manufacturers across the Americas with antimicrobials, texturizers, sweeteners, and specialty ingredients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Ingredient Distribution

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Protein-Based Texturizers (Whey/Caseinates, Egg Proteins, Plant Proteins for Thickening) (AFAJAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydrocolloids, Thickeners & Gelling Agents (Pectin, Xanthan, Carrageenan, Gelatin) (CRADAOAD), Mono- & Diglycerides (E471) & Derivatives (DATEM, SSL/CSL, Lactylates) (AFAJACAB), Plant Protein Ingredients (Soy, Pea, Wheat/Gluten, Rice, Oat, Potato) (AFAJAHAA), Proteins & Functional Nutrition Ingredients (Plant/Animal Proteins, Collagen, Amino Acids) (CRADAOAJ), Gelling Agents & Systems (Gelatin, Agar, Gellan, Konjac) (AFAJACAH)

Keywords

• Food additive distribution
• Specialty food ingredients
• Natural antimicrobial preservatives
• Food texturizer ingredients
• Nutraceutical ingredient supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Naperville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Food Ingredient Distribution: ProFood International generates revenue through the distribution and sale of food additives and ingredients to food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries. The company sources products from manufacturing bases in the United States and Asia, maintaining inventory warehousing across various U.S. regions for prompt shipping to customers in North America and South America.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

ProFood International distributes a broad portfolio of specialty food ingredients — including acidulants, amino acids, antioxidants, enzymes, colorants, emulsifiers and proteins, gums, calcium salts, vitamins, DHA and flavors, nutraceuticals, specialty sugars/sweeteners, and air-dried/freeze-dried vegetables — to food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Its differentiated offering centers on proprietary branded lines: the Pro-Tex texturizer series, the natural preservative line (Niprosin/Natachloride/Nataspen plus glycerol monolaurate and e-polylysin), and Pea-Tex textured pea protein. Products are manufactured in ISO 9002, HACCP, GMP, and Kosher certified facilities in the United States and Asia, with U.S. warehousing used for just-in-time distribution.

Product overview

ProFood International is a U.S.-based food ingredient distributor with manufacturing bases in the United States and Asia, specializing in natural antimicrobials, texturizers, and specialty sweeteners. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of food ingredients including acidulants (Citric Acid, Fumaric acid, Lactic acid), amino acids (Alanine, Arginine, Taurine, MSG), enzymes (Cellulase, Amylase, Lipase, Xylanase), antioxidants, colorants, emulsifiers and proteins (DATEM, SSL, Pea and Soy Protein Isolates), calcium salts, gums (Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Alginates), specialty sweeteners (Xylitol, Stevia Extract), nutraceuticals (Glucosamine, Green Tea Extracts, GABA), vitamins, DHA products, and preservatives. Their proprietary Pro-Tex texturizer line (0100, 0360FC, 0490, 0570GB, 0680ER, 0710ET, 0820BD, 8911) and specialty texturizers (Altorine, Brobitor, Freshcut, Noodex, VegeTex, Pea-Tex) are manufactured in the USA. The company also offers natural preservatives including Niprosin® (Nisin), Natachloride® and Nataspen™ (Natamycin), Glycerol Monolaurate, and e-Polylysin. Products are manufactured in ISO 9002, HACCP, GMP and Kosher certified facilities, serving food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries since 1998.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acidulants
• Amino Acids
• Antioxidants
• Enzymes
• Common Preservatives
• Natural Preservatives
• Pro-Tex Texturizers
• Texturizer Specialty Products
• Emulsifiers & Proteins
• Colorants
• Gums
• Sugars/Sweeteners
• Nutraceuticals
• Calcium Salts
• Vitamins
• DHA & Flavors
• Air Dried and Freeze Dried Products

Quantifiable outcome

• Products shipped within US, Canada and South America

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ingredion Incorporated: Global ingredient manufacturer with specialty texturizers, sweeteners, and plant-based proteins (e.g., VITESSENCE pulse proteins, PURITY GUM). Competes head-to-head in food ingredient categories including texturizers, sweeteners, and functional proteins.
• Tate & Lyle: Specialty food and beverage ingredient manufacturer with leading positions in texturizers, specialty sweeteners (Splenda, dolcia prima), and clean-label ingredients. Directly comparable product portfolio across ProFood's core categories.
• Balchem Corporation: Specialty ingredient manufacturer with leading position in mineral salts, encapsulation, and antimicrobials for food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical markets. Comparable in serving multiple end-markets with specialty ingredients.
• American International Foods (AIFI): Specialty food ingredient distributor serving similar mid-market food and nutraceutical manufacturers with a multi-category ingredient portfolio. Closest comparable in business model and customer segment to ProFood.
• Kerry Group: Global taste and nutrition ingredients company serving food and beverage manufacturers. Overlaps with ProFood in enzymes, natural preservatives, proteins, and texturizers across food and nutraceutical applications.
• Puratos: Global bakery, patisserie, and chocolate ingredient manufacturer with texturizers, enzymes, emulsifiers, and preservatives. Overlaps significantly with ProFood's bakery and texturizer product lines.
• Corbion: Specialty ingredient company with leading position in natural antimicrobials (Natamycin under the BioVia brand, Nisin) and texturizers. Directly competes with ProFood's Niprosin, Natachloride, and Nataspen product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Cargill: Major global food ingredient manufacturer with broad portfolios in sweeteners, texturizers, proteins, and specialty ingredients. Operates at a much larger scale but competes for the same food manufacturer customers.
• International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF): Post DuPont N&B merger, IFF is a global ingredient powerhouse with broad portfolios in food protection (natamycin, Nisin), cultures, enzymes, and proteins. Overlaps significantly with ProFood's antimicrobial and texturizer offerings.
• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland): Global agribusiness and major ingredient manufacturer with extensive food, nutraceutical, and animal nutrition ingredient lines including soy proteins, natural flavors, and specialty additives. Competes with ProFood across multiple product categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/profoodinternational

Compliance4 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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