Ingredients for
human nutrition
Chr. Olesen Nutrition distributes a broad range of ingredients to the food, beverage, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and supplement industries worldwide from our offices in Europe, Latin America, and the USA. Our dedicated team is committed to providing leading products and services to our customers – ensuring they always meet the highest standards of quality and safety.
Our Food Products
Vitamins – Fat Soluble
Fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K are stored in the body’s fatty tissues and are essential for vision, bone health, antioxidant protection, and blood clotting.
Vitamins – Water Soluble
Water-soluble vitamins, including the B-complex and vitamin C, are not stored in the body and must be consumed regularly to support energy production, immune function, and skin health.
Acidulants
Acidulants like citric acid and tartaric acid enhance flavor and preserve food by maintaining freshness and stability.
Sweeteners
Sweeteners such as aspartame and sodium saccharin provide sweetness to foods without the calories of sugar – often used in diet and diabetic-friendly products.
Preservatives
Preservatives like potassium sorbate and sorbic acid help extend shelf life by preventing spoilage and microbial growth.
Flavor Enhancers and Aromatics
Flavor enhancers and aromatics improve taste and aroma, making food more appealing and enjoyable.
Minerals
Minerals like potassium Iodide and zinc oxide are vital for bone health, enzyme activity, and overall physiological functions.
Botanicals
Botanicals such as bilberry extracts and cranberry extracts offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Hydrocolloids
Hydrocolloids like carrageenan, xanthan gum, and psyllium husk improve food texture and stability by acting as thickening agents.
Proteins
Proteins from sources like hydrolyzed collagen provide essential Amino Acids for muscle growth and repair.
Amino Acids
Amino Acids such as creatine and taurine are crucial for energy metabolism and heart health.
Antioxidants
Antioxidants like green tea extract and rosemary extract protect against oxidative stress and preserve food freshness.
Nutritional Oils
Nutritional oils, including salmon and algae oils, provide omega-3 fatty acids for skin and cognitive health.
Miscellaneous
Other food products that we distribute, like Q10 and spirulina, enhance digestion, joint health, and immune function.
Reliable distribution.
Trusted quality.
We supply high-quality food ingredients that support performance and sustainability. With decades of experience and a strong network of trusted partners, we deliver consistent, reliable solutions tailored to the needs of food producers worldwide.
Global Distribution
With offices throughout Europe, the US, Brazil and Mexico, we have the capacity to serve the specific local needs of our customers. And with a well-established logistics network, we can ensure efficient warehousing and transport of products to customers around the world.
Product Management
Our business is driven by our experienced product managers, who provide expert guidance on product selection, quality, and regulatory requirements to support and grow your business. We understand our role as the reliable link between customers’ needs and manufacturers’ potential.
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
We are committed to providing the highest quality products to our customers. Our detailed quality management system provides a strong basis for efficient processes that meet high quality standards.
Food
QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS
Our food certifications demonstrate our commitment to health and safety and provide license-to-operate in the international distribution business. We work daily to ensure the products we distribute meet both statutory and regulatory quality requirements, while also balancing the needs and expectations of our customers.
DS/EN ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally recognized standard for quality management systems. To meet the certification standards, we ensure that products are consistently manufactured to meet customer and regulatory requirements, with a strong focus on process control, risk management, personnel training, and continuous improvement. Chr. Olesen Nutrition A/S is certified according to DS/EN ISO 9001:2015 standards. However, the processes and principles are implemented throughout the entire group of Chr. Olesen subsidiaries within Europe and the USA.
HACCP is a systematic and preventive approach to food safety that helps identify and control potential hazards in production and preparation. Its principles are implemented throughout all Chr. Olesen subsidiaries within the food business.
Top quality is always
a top priority
Our quality management system ensures that we work with carefully selected products, follow strict handling and distribution processes, conduct regular quality checks and testing, properly train our people, and continuously monitor and improve our processes.
Our quality process
Supplier and Product Approval:
We check and approve suppliers and products based on risk analysis and compliance with regulations, ensuring all documentation is correct.Supply Chain Provider Approval:
We evaluate key supply chain providers like transporters and warehouses to ensure quality.HACCP Evaluation:
Our HACCP team reviews critical control points and prerequisite program annually as part of their certification scopes.Monitoring and Verification:
Our QA team reviews according to the monitoring plan every year and these reviews are a part of the management review.Handling Non-Conformities:
QA addresses complaints about product safety and quality, investigates issues, and implements corrective actions promptly.
Distributing responsibly
We believe social responsibility is an important part of being a global distribution partner. We are committed to acting in accordance with the 10 principles of the UN Global Compact, and our ESG principles are integrated into our business.
Member of Sedex
Our membership in Sedex signifies our commitment to sharing information and using it to improve ethical standards within the supply chain.
Certified with Ecovadis
EcoVadis certification is a globally recognized sustainability rating that evaluates companies on four key areas: environmental impact, labor & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
Meet our
Food Specialists
Reach out directly to the specialist covering your region or product area to discuss your food product needs.
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Christoph Schrader
Managing Partner Germany
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Daniel Croffi Magoga
Partner, Commercial Manager Brazil
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Karsten Köhler
Partner, Global Purchase and Sales Director Germany
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Ignacio de Rojas
Partner, General Manager Spain
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David van der Velden
Partner, Managing Director Belgium
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Bart de Schutter
Partner Belgium
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André Otten
Senior Sales Manager Germany
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Esteban Molina
Sales Manager Spain
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Axel Salomon
Sales & Purchasing Director Spain
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Glenn Adriaensens
Sales Manager Belgium
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Christel Steppe
Sales Manager Belgium
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Julia Pereira
Sales Executive Brazil
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Thiago Gomes Silva
Sales Executive Brazil
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Angelo Spolidorio Sabino
Sales Coordinator Brazil
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Rafael Almeida
Sales Executive Brazil
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Daniel Ruiz
Sales Manager Spain
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Sonia Huerta
Sales & Business Development Manager Mexico
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Mehmet V. Gözükara
Turkey
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Daniel Theissen
Sales and Product Manager Germany
5 generations of expertise.
Always 1st class.
Through five generations, our entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to reliability have driven us onwards – as we’ve expanded to distribute the highest quality products anywhere across the globe.
Other industries we work with
Feed
Distributing high-quality vitamins, amino acids, minerals, carotenoids, and antioxidants to animal feed producers and pre-mixers worldwide.
Pharma API Human
Distributing active pharmaceutical ingredients to the human pharmaceutical industries.
Technical Use of Minerals
Distributing minerals for use in agriculture, oil drilling, and detergents.