Meelung Trading Co., Ltd.

What Meelung Trading Co., Ltd. does

Meelung Trading Co., Ltd. is a Taiwan-based, privately held B2B health supplement ingredient distributor and OEM/ODM service provider headquartered in Tainan City. Founded in 1949 by 莊慎行 (Zhuang Shenxing) originally as a pharmaceutical-API trading company importing active pharmaceutical ingredients from Japan, the firm pivoted in 1992 toward importing and distributing premium internationally patented branded health supplement ingredients, evolving into one of Taiwan's most established ingredient distributors. The company carries more than thirty branded ingredient SKUs sourced from leading manufacturers across the USA (One Innovation Labs, NutriScience), Norway (GC Rieber VivoMega, GlycaNova), Korea (Famenity, NEWTREE), Italy (Indena, PharmaNutra), Israel (TriNutra), Spain (Eggnovo), Belgium (Eytelia), Sweden (OptiBiotix), Japan (Omnica), Austria, and France (Nuwen). The portfolio spans proprietary delivery systems — including liposomal encapsulation (Liposomax), triple-layer Sucrosomial mineral delivery, patented water-separation eggshell-membrane extraction, and Phytosome catechin encapsulation — across categories such as omega-3, minerals, vitamins, joint health, cognitive health, antioxidants, weight management, and skincare.

The business operates two integrated revenue streams: (1) B2B distribution of branded ingredients, earning margin on import-and-resell of internationally patented raw materials to Taiwanese and Asian health supplement brands and manufacturers; and (2) full-service OEM/ODM contract manufacturing, covering formula design, ingredient sourcing, and finished-product production under clients' brands. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contract structures typical of the distribution business. The company has additionally launched its own NutriMee branded product line (instant powder packs and 19 bestselling formulations) available for private label and cross-sale, providing a third revenue stream and a vehicle for capturing more of the value chain. Customer segments span established health supplement brands seeking differentiated patented raw materials, startups and cross-industry entrants (e.g., beauty brands, clinics, retailers, e-commerce brands) needing OEM/ODM turnkey services, and channel distributors/retailers sourcing ready-made NutriMee products for resale. The go-to-market combines direct B2B sales, trade-show participation (Asia Bio-Cosmetics & Health Supplement Expo, Vitafoods Asia), bilingual content marketing through the company website (Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese), and LINE messaging for direct client communication in Taiwan.

Name

Meelung Trading Co., Ltd.

Legal name

美隆貿易股份有限公司 (Meelung Trading Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://meelung.com.tw

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Meelung Trading is a privately held Taiwan-based B2B distributor and OEM/ODM manufacturer serving health supplement brands, with 30+ internationally patented branded ingredients and a NutriMee own-brand product line, founded 1949 and headquartered in Tainan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nutraceutical Ingredient Distribution and Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Vitamins & Minerals (Single Nutrients) (CRADAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multivitamins & Daily Packs (CRADAGAC), Organic & Natural Foods Import/Export & Global Trading (AFAIAJAK)

Keywords

• Health supplement ingredients
• Nutraceutical distribution
• OEM ODM manufacturing
• Branded supplement ingredients
• Formula design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tainan

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Branded Ingredient Distribution: Meelung imports and distributes premium patented branded health supplement ingredients from international manufacturers to local Taiwanese brands and manufacturers, earning margin on ingredient sales.
2. OEM/ODM Manufacturing Services: Provides formula design and contract manufacturing (OEM/ODM) services for health supplement brands, generating revenue through manufacturing fees and ingredient markup.
3. Proprietary Brand Product Sales (NutriMee): Meelung develops and sells its own branded fast-moving health supplement product lines (NutriMee instant powder packs and 19 bestseller formulations) under its own brand, available for private label/cross sale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Meelung Trading Co., Ltd. is a Taiwan-based B2B distributor and contract manufacturer in the health supplement industry, founded in 1949. The company imports and distributes premium internationally patented branded ingredients (collagen, liposomal vitamins, omega-3 oils, minerals, probiotics, etc.) from manufacturers across the USA, Europe, Israel, Korea, and Japan to brand customers in Taiwan and Asia. It also provides one-stop OEM/ODM services covering ingredient sourcing, formula design, and contract manufacturing to help brands bring health supplement products from concept to market.

Product overview

Meelung Trading Co., Ltd. is a Taiwan-based health supplement OEM/ODM service provider with over 75 years of experience. The company operates two interconnected offerings: (1) a full-service OEM/ODM manufacturing capability covering formula design and contract production of health supplements, and (2) a curated portfolio of premium branded ingredients sourced from international manufacturers. The branded ingredients portfolio includesCollakira® Fish Collagen Peptides, Liposomax™ Liposomal Glutathione, MESOPOROSIL® Patented Orthosilicic Acid Complex, Phytonoid® Crystal Tomato, PureWay-C™ Vitamin C, VivoMega™ Fish Oil EPA+DHA 80%, ThymoQuin™ Nigella Sativa Oil, OVOMET®/Ovoderm®/Ovopet® Eggshell Membrane series, BF-7™ Silk Fibroin Peptide, SideMag®/UltraZin®/UltraChrome® Sucrosomial® Minerals, K2Quest™ Vitamin K2, BLOOSIL® Bamboo Shoots Extract, Slimbiome® Prebiotic Fiber Complex, Kiwiphen® Kiwi Polyphenols, OptiLut® Lutein, Spermidine Wheat Sprouting Powder, NADH, Algalithe Calcium, Cultavit® Buckwheat Complex, GABAEX™ GABA, Greenselect® Green Tea Extract, Immuna™ Shiitake Mushroom Extract, and OVOCET® Eggshell Calcium — sourced from manufacturers across the USA, Israel, France, Norway, Austria, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Sweden, Korea, and Japan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Health Supplement OEM/ODM Service Full-service contract manufacturing for health supplements covering formula design, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) production, serving health supplement brands seeking to bring products to market.
• Collakira Fish Collagen Peptides Japanese fish collagen peptide (500 Da or 1500 Da molecular weight variants) with dipeptide/tripeptide content for high absorption, derived from fish scales and skin, supplied to supplement brands.
• Liposomax Liposomal Glutathione Liposomal encapsulated glutathione with bilayer phospholipid structure mimicking human cell membranes for enhanced absorption; supplied as a premium ingredient for health supplement brands.
• Phytonoid Crystal Tomato Japan's best-selling crystal tomato extract with rare phytoene and phytofluene for natural sun protection and melanin inhibition; supplied as a branded raw ingredient for supplement and skincare brands.
• PureWay-C Vitamin C US-manufactured novel vitamin C form with proprietary lipid metabolite formula delivering 233% higher absorption than ascorbic acid; GRAS, Kosher, and Halal certified, supplied as an ingredient to supplement brands.
• VivoMega Fish Oil EPA+DHA 80% Norwegian high-concentration rTG fish oil with EPA+DHA up to 80%, exceeding IFOS 5-star and GOED standards; supplied to supplement brands via Meelung's exclusive Taiwan distribution arrangement with GC Rieber VivoMega.
• ThymoQuin Nigella Sativa Oil Standardized cold-pressed black seed oil containing 3% thymoquinone, supported by over 50 scientific studies for cardiovascular, immune, and metabolic health benefits; distributed in Taiwan and Asia as a branded raw ingredient.
• BF-7 Silk Fibroin Peptide Korean patented silk fibroin peptide (low molecular weight) from Famenity with clinically proven cognitive health benefits (memory and attention); MFDS and FDA NDIN certified; supplied to supplement brands via Meelung's exclusive Taiwan distribution.
• SideMag Sucrosomial Magnesium Italian patented triple-layer Sucrosomial magnesium with 220% higher absorption than standard forms; mimics intestinal chylomicrons for maximized bioavailability; GRAS certified and supplied to supplement brands.
• MESOPOROSIL Patented Orthosilicic Acid Complex Patented orthosilicic acid complex from Belgian manufacturer Eytelia, supplying high-bioavailability silicon for skin, hair, nails, joints, and bone health applications to supplement brands.
• OVOMET Eggshell Membrane Spanish patented eggshell membrane containing collagen (types I, V, X), elastin, hyaluronic acid, and amino acids for joint health; extracted using patented water-separation technology without chemical solvents; supplied to supplement brands.
• NutriMee Proprietary Brand Product Line Meelung's own branded fast-moving health supplement product line (NutriMee instant powder packs and 19 bestseller formulations) available for private label and resale to channel partners and retailers.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TriNutra Ltd. (Israel)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2025Meelung distributes ThymoQuin black seed oil from Israeli manufacturer TriNutra, featuring standardized 3% thymoquinone content with over 50 scientific studies supporting cardiovascular, immune, and metabolic health benefits.
• One Innovation Labs (USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Meelung Trading holds exclusive distribution rights for the full product line of One Innovation Labs, a US-based manufacturer specializing in innovative nutritional ingredients including PureWay-C complex vitamin C (with 90,000 tons sold globally), Liposomax liposomal technology products, and other proprietary ingredients.
• Famenity Co., Ltd. (Korea)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2022Meelung Trading obtained exclusive distribution rights in Taiwan for BF-7 patented silk fibroin peptide from Korean manufacturer Famenity. BF-7 is clinically proven for cognitive health benefits including memory and attention improvement, and holds multiple international patents and MFDS/FDA approvals.
• GC Rieber VivoMega AS (Norway)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 January 2021Meelung Trading is the exclusive Taiwan distributor for VivoMega high-concentration omega-3 fish oil and algae oil products from GC Rieber VivoMega AS, a Norwegian manufacturer founded in 1879. This exclusive distribution partnership covers Taiwan market for VivoMega rTG fish oils (80-85% EPA+DHA) and algae oils.
• Eggnovo S.L. (Spain)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMeelung distributes eggshell membrane products (OVOMET joint health, Ovoderm skin health, Ovopet pet health, Ovocet bone calcium) from Spanish manufacturer Eggnovo, the world's leading R&D/manufacturer of functional eggshell membrane ingredients.
• PharmaNutra S.p.A (Italy)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMeelung distributes UltraSel Sucrosomial selenium and SUCROSOMIAL mineral ingredients (SideMag magnesium, UltraZin zinc, UltraChrome chromium) from Italian pharmaceutical-grade mineral manufacturer PharmaNutra, featuring patented triple-layer Sucrosomial delivery technology.
• Eytelia Srl (Belgium)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMeelung distributes MESOPOROSIL patented orthosilicic acid complex and BLOOSIL bamboo shoots extract from Belgian silicium specialist Eytelia, featuring patented technologies for high bioavailability silicium ingredients for skin, hair, nails, and joint health.
• OptiBiotix Health PLC (Sweden)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMeelung distributes SlimBiome prebiotic fiber complex from UK-based OptiBiotix (developed with the former President of the European Association for the Study of Obesity), serving as a natural alternative to weight-loss injections with triple-action synergy.
• Indena SpA (Italy)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMeelung distributes Greenselect green tea extract from Italian phytochemical leader Indena, featuring patented Phytosome technology for enhanced bioavailability of catechins and EGCG.
• GlycaNova AS (Norway)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMeelung distributes Immuna shiitake mushroom extract from Norwegian biotech company GlycaNova, featuring 3-dimensional helical structure with high bioavailability, GRAS approved and used by Unilever.
• Nuwen Sarl (France)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMeelung distributes Algalithe lithothamnium calcareum calcium (marine algae calcium) sourced from Brittany's pure sea by French manufacturer Nuwen, featuring honeycomb structure with 72+ marine nutrients.
• NutriScience Innovations LLC (USA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMeelung distributes OptiLut marigold extract (lutein 20%/zeaxanthin 4%), K2Quest vitamin K2 (chickpea-derived), and Eldermune elderberry extract from US manufacturer NutriScience, a leading global supplier of nutritional ingredients.
• Omnica Inc. (Japan)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMeelung distributes Kiwiphen kiwi polyphenols from Japanese manufacturer Omnica, featuring 4-stage 300x concentration with unique weight management factor (KPC) clinically proven to reduce body weight without dietary changes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kemin Industries: Global ingredient manufacturer specializing in encapsulated and bioavailability-enhanced nutrition ingredients (similar to Meelung's liposomal/Sucrosomial portfolio). Comparable as a supplier and competitor for premium differentiated ingredients sold into Asia health supplement brands.
• Thorne HealthTech: US-based premium health supplement brand with proprietary ingredient formulations, OEM partnerships, and direct practitioner/B2B channels. Comparable positioning around clinically validated, premium-priced supplements and serves the same 'premium ingredient demanding' customer segment that Meelung targets.
• Aker BioMarine: Norwegian krill oil and specialty marine ingredient manufacturer supplying premium encapsulated omega-3 ingredients globally. Directly comparable to Meelung's GC Rieber VivoMega partnership (both are premium Norwegian omega-3 specialists), and Aker's growing Asia presence is a competing supply source for the same Taiwan brand customers Meelung serves.
• Sabinsa Corporation: US-based manufacturer and global supplier of patented branded nutraceutical ingredients (curcumin, Boswellia, probiotics) with international distributor network. Comparable to Meelung's branded-ingredient distribution model, although Sabinsa also manufactures its own IP rather than relying solely on third-party exclusivity.
• Standard Foods Corporation: Taiwan-headquartered food and nutrition company with OEM/ODM and branded health supplement operations across Greater China and Asia. Operates a similar ingredient-sourcing-plus-manufacturing model targeting the same Taiwan and regional health supplement brand customers as Meelung.
• TCI Co., Ltd. Taiwan-listed health supplement OEM/ODM manufacturer with branded ingredient portfolio serving global beauty and nutrition brands. Highly comparable business model — combines proprietary ingredient development, contract manufacturing, and international brand partnerships — and competes head-to-head with Meelung for Asia-based supplement brand customers.

Broad incumbents

• DSM-Firmenich: Global nutrition and health ingredient giant offering vitamins, omega-3s, carotenoids, and premixes to supplement and food manufacturers. Competes with Meelung at the premium ingredient layer and could potentially bypass Meelung by supplying Taiwan brands directly as it expands Asia operations.
• BASF: Global chemical and nutrition ingredient conglomerate supplying vitamins, carotenoids, and omega-3 APIs to supplement manufacturers worldwide. Represents the scale incumbent that Asian distributors like Meelung must compete against for premium ingredient supply and brand-customer relationships.
• NOW Foods: Large US-based supplement brand and contract manufacturer offering branded vitamins, minerals, and specialty ingredients globally. Comparable in scale and product breadth to Meelung's overall ingredient portfolio and OEM/ODM services, but operates its own retail brands rather than pure distribution.

Regional players

• Blackmores (H&H Group): Australia-based health supplement brand owned by H&H Group with strong Asia-Pacific presence including Taiwan. Comparable in customer base (Asian health-conscious consumers and brand partners) but operates as a finished-product brand rather than ingredient distributor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance24 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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