Maypro Industries
Maypro Industries was founded in 1977 by Japanese entrepreneur Steve Yamada with a mission to import high-quality nutraceutical ingredients and fine chemicals to the US market. Based in Purchase, New York, Maypro has grown into one of the largest global suppliers of nutraceutical ingredients with six companies across the US, Japan, and China and over 100 staff worldwide. Their portfolio includes clinically validated branded ingredients such as SaffonX (saffron extract for stress, mood, and sleep support). Maypro serves the dietary supplement, functional food, and cosmeceutical industries. The company is listed on IngredientsNetwork.com and profiled in Nutrition Industry Executive.
Purchase, New York
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§1Editorial assessment
Maypro Industries was founded in 1977 by Japanese entrepreneur Steve Yamada with a mission to import high-quality nutraceutical ingredients and fine chemicals to the US market. Based in Purchase, New York, Maypro has grown into one of the largest global suppliers of nutraceutical ingredients with six companies across the US, Japan, and China and over 100 staff worldwide. Their portfolio includes clinically validated branded ingredients such as SaffonX (saffron extract for stress, mood, and sleep support). Maypro serves the dietary supplement, functional food, and cosmeceutical industries. The company is listed on IngredientsNetwork.com and profiled in Nutrition Industry Executive.
§2Six-gate readout
Six gates we apply before any name appears in the directory. Each gate is auto-derived from public evidence on this profile.
§3Inspection history
§4Certifications
No certifications on record.
§5Capability matrix
- PRODUCT TYPES
- Branded Botanical Ingredients · Fine Chemicals · Clinically Validated Extracts
- CAPABILITIES
- Global Ingredient Supply (US, Japan, China) · Branded Ingredient Portfolio · Clinically Validated Ingredients · Functional Food Ingredients · Cosmeceutical Ingredients · 100+ Staff Worldwide
§6Sources
- Maypro Industries - Official Website(2026-03-26)
- IngredientsNetwork - Maypro Industries Profile(2026-03-26)
- Nutrition Industry Executive - Top 30 Ingredient Suppliers(2026-03-26)
Dietary supplement manufacturers must comply with 21 CFR Part 111 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice for dietary supplements). This includes requirements for personnel, facilities, equipment, production, laboratory operations, and record-keeping.
What We Couldn't Verify
- On-site facility inspection was not conducted
- Received FDA warning letter in 2001 regarding red yeast rice powder (resolved. Over 25 years ago)
- Primarily an importer/distributor, not a manufacturer
- No certifications listed on website
Last reviewed: March 26, 2026
Disclosures
- No material connection exists between Inventory Ready and this company
- Maypro Industries received an FDA warning letter in May 2001 regarding bulk red yeast rice powder. This is a resolved historical matter from over 25 years ago
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