Building the future of Health & Nutrition together.
Formed through the merger of ABbiotek Health, Fytexia, and Anzchem, our life science company specialises in developing scientifically supported ingredients for dietary supplements.
Our mission
We enable our partners to create health products that are effective, differentiated, and deliver measurable consumer benefits.
Our ingredients are backed by rigorous research, a solid scientific foundation, and a deep commitment to innovation and quality.
Our portfolio is strategically focused on key health areas that meet today’s most pressing consumer needs in metabolic health, immune health, digestive health, and healthy ageing and vitality.
Driven by a belief in the power of nature backed by science, we are committed to delivering high-quality nutraceutical solutions that support better health outcomes and improve quality of life.
Our Locations
Fytexia operates globally with the head office in Vendres, France. Our scientific team works across sites, driving research in collaboration with academic and private partners.
We manage specialised facilities:
- Botanicals: Blending facility in Vendres, France
- Enzymes: Production plant in Tarragona, Spain
- Propolis: Extraction and spray-drying site in Corbetta, Italy
- Biotics: Blending facility in Etten-Leur, Netherlands
Our commercial presence spans worldwide, supported by regional offices in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, ensuring global reach and customer proximity.
Accelerating and securing innovation
We accelerate our customers’ innovation by offering ingredients supported by gold-standard science, reducing development risk and time to market.
Timeline
ABbiotek Health, Fytexia & Anzchem merge to form a unified Health & Nutrition organisation
2024Acquisition of Vital Solutions GmbH, Germany
Company specialised in natural science-based ingredients with applications in dietary supplements and functional foods. Complementary health benefits provided an excellent addition to Fytexia’s range of scientifically supported ingredients.
2023Acquisition by Associated British Foods plc
ABF Ingredients invests in Fytexia to strengthen their offering in the health and nutrition sector with expertise in polyphenols and active ingredients extracted from botanicals and propolis.
ABbiotek Health moved within ABF group, from AB Mauri to ABF Ingredients
2022Acquisition of B Natural Srl, Italy: Leader in scientifically supported propolis
Acquisition of DR Healthcare, Spain: Leader in DAO deficiency
2021Establishment of ABbiotek Health, Spain
2019Opening of our regional office in Malaysia
2016Establishment of Fytexia Corp., USA
2013Opening of manufacturing site Vendres, France
2009Establishment of Fytexia, France
2003Establishment of Anzchem, subsidiary of SPI Pharma
2002We are part of ABF Ingredients, a world leader in specialty ingredients offering innovative, differentiated and value-added products and services to the food, health and nutrition, pharmaceutical, animal health and industrial sectors. The group is a division of Associated British Foods and comprises six businesses operating worldwide under their own identities.
ABF Ingredients (ABFI) is a division of Associated British Foods, comprising a global community of ingredient companies operating under their own identities.
The business develops, produces and markets high value ingredients for a wide range of food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care and other industrial applications.
Fueled by our capabilities in innovation, customer understanding, supply chain agility and our ability to service customers worldwide, ABFI is an area of high growth potential.
Companies within ABFI include
ABbiotek Health is a life sciences company specialising in science-driven microbiome modulating ingredients. They use fermentation technology involving bacteria, yeast and enzymes to develop preventive health solutions for conditions such as immuno-deficiency, digestive disorders or joint inflammation.
AB Enzymes is an industrial biotech company specialized in enzymes and their applications in focused markets, offering quality products with excellent value for money. Since 1907 they have been developing, manufacturing and supplying enzyme preparations for industrial applications worldwide, with proven product brands, individually customized or completely tailor-made solutions.
ABITEC is a leading specialty lipids and surfactants manufacturer. They develop and deliver the highest quality solutions in solubilising, emulsification and lubrication for the global pharmaceutical, nutritional and specialty markets.
Ohly is one of the world’s leading suppliers of yeast extracts, yeast based flavours and specialty powders for the food, fermentation, health and animal feed markets. Products include vinegar powders, mustard powders, yeast extracts, specialized yeast extracts designed for the fermentation industry, yeast cell wall derivatives, probiotic and autolyzed yeast.
PGP International specialises in developing and producing extruded ingredients, including cereal and protein crisps, as well as an assortment of high quality rice based flours and blends, in addition to gluten free products that improve texture and processing.
SPI Pharma provide innovative and cost-effective formulation solutions for global pharmaceutical and nutritional customers. With a focus on service, their products include antacid actives, excipients, drug delivery systems, taste-masking technology, vaccine adjuvants and drug development services.
