UNIVERSNUTRITION

What UNIVERSNUTRITION does

Universe Nutrition, legally registered as Corporacion UN S.A.C., is a privately held Peruvian retailer of sports nutrition supplements and fitness accessories headquartered at Centro empresarial Los Inkas, Santiago de Surco, Lima. The company commercializes and distributes nutrition-related products — including proteins, pre-workouts, amino acids, creatine, fat burners, omega-3, CLA, and glutamine — alongside fitness accessories and branded apparel, selling exclusively through its direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at universenutritionusa.com to fitness enthusiasts, gym-goers, female consumers (via the FITFEM sub-brand), health-conscious general consumers, and children (via a Niños line).

Its flagship sub-brand, UN-USA, comprises supplements formulated and manufactured in the United States under FDA oversight and GMP compliance, with all line products registered with DIGEMID (Peru's national health authority) for compliant local commercialization. The business model is purely transactional one-time purchase, pay-as-you-go, with unit prices ranging from S/9.90 for accessories to S/219.90 for premium product sizes, all denominated in Peruvian Soles. The company operates no identified physical retail or wholesale distribution and relies on organic digital marketing across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, supported by an educational blog, to drive traffic to its e-commerce storefront.

Name

UNIVERSNUTRITION

Legal name

Corporacion UN S.A.C.

Website

https://universenutritionusa.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Universe Nutrition is a privately held Peruvian direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer of sports nutrition supplements and fitness accessories, selling US-manufactured, FDA- and DIGEMID-registered products under the UN-USA and FITFEM sub-brands to fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious consumers in Peru.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Nutrition Supplements

NAICS

Food (Health) Supplement Retailers (456191), Sporting Goods Retailers (45911)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Nutrition (Protein, Creatine, Pre-Workout/Intra-Workout) (CRADAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vitamins & Minerals (Single Nutrients) (CRADAGAB), Sports & Performance Nutrition Foods Manufacturing (Protein Foods, Energy Gels/Bars) (AFAKAJAE), Sporting Goods & Outdoor Inventory-led Online Retailers (CRAFADAJ)

Keywords

• Sports nutrition supplements
• Fitness accessories
• Protein supplements
• Pre-workout supplements
• Weight management supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Supplement Product Sales: One-time purchase model for sports nutrition supplements including proteins, pre-workouts, amino acids, creatine, fat burners, and other fitness products. Products sold in various sizes with tiered pricing based on quantity.
2. Accessories and Merchandise: Sales of fitness accessories including shakers, straps, dosifiers, and branded apparel (polo shirts). One-time product purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Universe Nutrition is an online retailer that commercializes and distributes its own sports nutrition supplements and fitness accessories directly to consumers in Peru through universenutritionusa.com. Its UN-USA line is formulated and manufactured in the United States under FDA oversight and GMP standards, then registered with DIGEMID for the Peruvian market, while the FITFEM line targets women and accessories (shakers, straps, polos) round out the catalog. All sales are transacted on a one-time, pay-as-you-go basis priced in Peruvian Soles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UN-USA: Premium sports supplement line formulated and manufactured in the USA, certified by FDA and compliant with GMP standards. Products include XFAT LOSS, CLA 1000mg, BCAA 6000, NOX RAGE, 100% Creatine, and 100% Glutamine.
• FITFEM

Products and services

• UN-USA Line (sports supplements, made in USA) Premium sports supplement line formulated and manufactured in the United States under FDA oversight and GMP standards, with all products registered with DIGEMID for Peru. Covers recovery, muscle gain, toning, fat loss, energy, endurance and women's fitness use cases.
• XFat Loss Fat-loss / thermogenic supplement from the UN-USA line, sold in multiple sizes (S/74.90–S/119.90) for consumers seeking weight-management support.
• CLA 1000 MG Conjugated linoleic acid supplement from the UN-USA line, priced at S/94.90, supporting body composition and cardiovascular health for fitness consumers.
• BCAA 6000 Branched-chain amino acids supplement from the UN-USA line, priced S/109.90–S/219.90 across sizes, supporting muscle recovery and anti-catabolic performance during training.
• NOX RAGE (Pre-Workout) Pre-workout supplement from the UN-USA line priced S/99.90–S/169.90 across sizes, delivering energy, focus and pump for training sessions.
• 100% Creatine Monohydrate creatine supplement from the UN-USA line priced S/49.90–S/104.90 across sizes, supporting strength and muscle gain for athletes and gym-goers.
• 100% Glutamine Glutamine amino-acid supplement from the UN-USA line priced S/49.90–S/119.90 across sizes, supporting post-workout recovery and muscle preservation.
• ISO FIT (Whey Protein Isolate) Whey protein isolate from the UN-USA line at S/134.90, targeting muscle recovery, muscle gain and post-workout nutrition for fitness consumers.
• Pure Rice Cream Rice-based protein/mass-gainer supplement from the UN-USA line at S/119.90, used by consumers seeking an alternative to dairy-based proteins for muscle gain and recovery.
• Omega-3 Fish Oil Omega-3 fish oil supplement from the UN-USA line at S/79.90, supporting cardiovascular health, joint health and general wellness for fitness and health-conscious consumers.
• FITFEM Line (women's sports nutrition) Dedicated line of sports nutrition products for women, including Fem Pro protein, Collagen Fit and Tea Fit. Designed for women's fitness goals around toning, weight management, collagen support and overall feminine wellness.
• Fem Pro Women's protein supplement from the FITFEM line at S/89.90, formulated for female consumers pursuing toning, muscle support and weight management.
• Collagen Fit Collagen supplement from the FITFEM line at S/29.90, supporting skin, hair, nails and joint health for women.
• Tea Fit Tea-based slimming/detox supplement from the FITFEM line at S/84.90, used by women for weight management and daily wellness support.
• Niños Line (children's nutrition) Children's nutritional supplements line tailored to the nutritional needs of younger consumers, addressing age-appropriate nutrition support.
• Ganadores de Masa (Mass Gainers) Mass-gainer supplements category under the company's product type taxonomy, for consumers seeking to increase caloric intake and muscle mass.
• Carbohidratos (Carbohydrate supplements) Carbohydrate supplement category under the product type taxonomy, providing energy and glycogen replenishment for training athletes.
• Fitness Accessories and Merchandise Branded fitness accessories including the UN-USA 700mL Shaker (S/29.90), UN-USA and NOX RAGE lifting straps (S/39.90), UN-USA dosing spoons (S/9.90), and UN-USA men's and women's polos (S/49.90 each) for fitness enthusiasts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products manufactured in USA under GMP standards with FDA oversight

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Myprotein: Global direct-to-consumer sports nutrition brand selling protein, creatine, BCAAs, pre-workouts and accessories online. Operates the same asset-light e-commerce playbook Universe Nutrition uses, but at global scale and with a much broader SKU range; the most directly comparable peer on model and category.
• Prozis: Portuguese sports nutrition and supplements e-commerce brand with a vertically integrated model selling proteins, amino acids, vitamins, and accessories via its own storefront. Comparable to Universe Nutrition in being a single-brand DTC operator with a deep catalog and multi-country shipping.

Broad incumbents

• Optimum Nutrition: One of the most recognized global sports nutrition brands (Gold Standard 100% Whey, creatine, BCAA). Comparable because it sets the formulation and quality benchmark Universe Nutrition positions against with its UN-USA 'Made in USA' line.
• MuscleTech: Major North American sports nutrition brand with international distribution across proteins, creatine, pre-workouts, and fat burners. Comparable as a global incumbent whose products frequently compete in the same Peruvian supplement shelf and online channels.
• Herbalife: Global nutrition and weight-management company with a large Latin American footprint and MLM distribution. Comparable as a scaled incumbent competing for the same Peruvian health-conscious and weight-management consumer segments.
• GNC: Global specialty retailer of vitamins, minerals, and sports nutrition supplements with established Latin American retail and e-commerce presence. Comparable in serving the same supplement buyer, though GNC operates primarily through retail rather than DTC.

Emerging players

• BSN (Bio-Engineered Supplements and Nutrition): US sports nutrition brand known for pre-workouts, proteins, and recovery products. Comparable as a competing premium brand whose formulations Universe Nutrition's UN-USA line directly mirrors in category coverage.
• Nutrex Research: US-based sports nutrition brand selling pre-workouts, fat burners, and amino acids via its own e-commerce site. Comparable on DTC model and on premium positioning around formulation and ingredient sourcing.

Regional players

• Star Nutrition: Argentina-based sports nutrition brand with broad distribution across South America. Comparable as a regional competitor targeting the same Spanish-speaking fitness consumer with similar supplement categories; not a direct competitor in Peru but a benchmark for LATAM sports nutrition economics.
• Hardcore Nutrition Peru: Local Peruvian sports nutrition and supplements brand with online and select physical distribution. Comparable as a domestic competitor sharing the same Peruvian customer base, pricing in Soles, and DIGEMID registration requirements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/universepe
• Facebookfacebook.com/UNNutritionOficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/universenutrition
• TikToktiktok.com/@universenutrition?lang=es

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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