A Century of Botanical Extraction from Jaraguá do Sul

Founded in 1925 by German immigrants, the company has evolved from a local operation into a global supplier with six manufacturing facilities and research centers across its network. Its current market influence centers on proprietary extraction technologies that ensure batch-to-batch consistency. The Vitamin-Ace®40 line, for instance, remains the only commercially available ingredient standardized at 40% natural vitamin C in a carrier-free format.

Beyond vitamin supplementation, the firm leverages Brazil’s biodiversity to maintain the world’s largest installed capacity for liquid guarana extracts. Its MateActive portfolio further demonstrates this technical focus, utilizing specialized extraction methods to isolate natural caffeine and chlorogenic acids from yerba mate. Operating in over 70 markets with certifications including FSSC 22000, Kosher, and Halal, the company manages its entire supply chain to guarantee traceability for international food and beverage brands.