Actus Nutrition, headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA, is a leading provider of dairy-based protein ingredients, specialty nutritional compounds, and custom formulation services for the food, beverage, sports nutrition, and animal nutrition industries. With a strong legacy in dairy innovation and manufacturing, Actus Nutrition operates as a vertically integrated organization offering end-to-end private label and ingredient supply solutions.
Core Business
Actus Nutrition focuses on sourcing, manufacturing, customizing, and distributing high-quality dairy proteins and value-added nutritional ingredients. The company also offers private label and contract manufacturing services, helping global brands bring dairy-based and protein-rich products to market quickly and efficiently.
Product and Service Offerings
1. Dairy Proteins & Ingredients
- Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC)
- Whey Protein Isolate (WPI)
- Whey Protein Hydrolysate
- Milk Protein Concentrate (MPC)
- Milk Protein Isolate (MPI)
- Acid Casein, Rennet Casein
- Calcium Caseinate, Micellar Casein
2. Specialty & Functional Ingredients
- Alpha-Lactalbumin
- Lactoferrin
- Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM)
- NutraCream® – creamy dairy lipid matrix
- MultaPRO® – customized whey and casein blends
3. Dry Dairy Products
- Lactose
- Non-Fat Dry Milk (NFDM)
- Milk Hydrolysate
4. Custom & Extruded Products
- BARsoft® – soft texture protein base for nutrition bars
- PROtext® – high protein extruded ingredients for food fortification
- Private Label Ready-to-Mix Formulas
- Extruded snack and powder base formulations
5. Animal Nutrition
- Milk Replacers
- Energy Ingredients
- Fat and Nutritional Supplements
- Custom Blended Specialty Ingredients
Specialisation and Unique Strengths
- Dairy Industry Expertise: Decades of experience in protein extraction, hydrolysate development, and casein-based innovations.
- Vertical Integration: Control over the entire supply chain — from dairy sourcing and protein isolation to blending, packaging, and distribution.
- Private Label Innovation: Proven capabilities in co-developing RTM (ready-to-mix), RTD (ready-to-drink), and extruded snack products for global nutrition brands.
- Intellectual Property: Proprietary branded ingredients such as NutraCream®, BARsoft®, and CasPRO® enhance product functionality and marketability.
Financial Performance
While Actus Nutrition is a privately held entity and does not disclose audited financials, market estimates and industry analysis suggest:
- Estimated Annual Revenue: USD 50–100 million
- Key Markets: United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Southeast Asia
- Customer Segments: CPG companies, clinical nutrition providers, sports nutrition brands, and livestock feed producers
Shipment Records
Although exact shipment volumes are proprietary, Actus Nutrition maintains a global distribution footprint and has participated in international exports of dairy proteins and specialty ingredients through:
- Bulk shipments of WPC/WPI to Europe and Asia
- Custom nutraceutical formulations exported to Canada and Latin America
- Ongoing B2B shipments to top 10 U.S. sports nutrition brands
Target Markets
- Nutritional Supplement Manufacturers
- Sports & Active Lifestyle Brands
- Functional Food and Beverage Companies
- Infant and Medical Nutrition Formulators
- Animal Nutrition Producers
- Global Private Label and Contract Manufacturers
Capabilities
- Spray drying, microfiltration, ultrafiltration, and hydrolysis
- Custom ingredient formulation and blending
- Extrusion and bar base production (BARsoft® platform)
- Private label R&D, co-packing, and regulatory compliance support
- Quality assurance with traceability and third-party testing
Certifications and Compliance
- GFSI-recognized Food Safety Programs
- FDA-registered Facilities
- cGMP-compliant Operations
- Kosher and Halal Certifications
- Non-GMO Project Verified for select ingredients
- SQF Level 2 Certification
Customer Testimonials
“We chose Actus for their dairy protein innovation and turnkey private label services. Their BARsoft® solution helped us accelerate our bar product line with excellent consumer feedback.”
— VP Product Development, U.S. Nutrition Brand
“Actus has been instrumental in supplying high-quality WPI and customized protein blends to meet our demanding formulation specs. Their technical support and documentation are top-notch.”
— Director of Procurement, Functional Beverage Manufacturer
Major Achievements
- Developed BARsoft®, a market-leading high-protein base for soft-texture nutrition bars
- Launched NutraCream®, a functional lipid matrix used in pediatric and medical nutrition
- Expanded global presence with clients in over 25 countries by 2023
- Successfully co-manufactured over 100 private label SKUs for domestic and international clients
