INGREDIENT SUPPLIERS

NP Nutra

NP Nutra (Nature's Power Nutraceuticals Corp.) is a wholesale-only supplier of premium nutraceutical ingredients, botanical extracts, superfruits, and proprietary blends. Founded in 1998, the company offers over 130 ingredients sourced from partner facilities in the USA, Brazil, Chile, China, India, Indonesia, Peru, and other countries. NP Nutra developed the proprietary Triple-T Verification program for supply chain traceability; covering origin tracking, quality testing, and vendor certification. Their Nutra Organics line includes 80+ certified organic ingredients.

Gardena, California

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MOQ: 5 kg minimum (wholesale only)
LEAD TIME: Not publicly disclosed

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Editor’s call

Sourcing and distribution company with a wholesale-only model (5 kg minimum) and a proprietary Triple-T Verification QA program (origin tracking, quality testing, vendor certification). Classified as distributor-with-qa: NP Nutra sources from partner facilities globally but adds QA value through its verification program, though partner facilities are not publicly disclosed. GFSI/SQF certifications listed on the website reference partner facilities, not NP Nutra's own operations. Quality assurance depends on a supply chain layer that cannot be independently evaluated. FDA records show one past voluntary recall (2016, organic spinach powder, Salmonella contamination, terminated). Ownership change: Acquired by Monterey Bay Herb Co. (MBHC) in March 2026, announced March 5. MBHC is a Frontenac (Chicago PE) portfolio company, recapitalized in 2020, with prior add-on AmeriHerb (2022). NP Nutra is the second add-on in a buy-and-build strategy. NP Nutra continues operating from its facility as a subsidiary; npnutra.com remains active (verified April 2026). MBHC CEO: Shane Durkee. MBHC (also DBA Monterey Bay Spice Company, Watsonville CA) has a Prop 65 violation notice (Feb 2026, powder drink mix). Common for botanical companies handling naturally occurring heavy metals, not indicative of manufacturing negligence. No FDA warning letters or 483s found for MBHC. Accelerated review cycle set to July 2026 due to ownership change. PE hold period (2020 entry) suggests potential further ownership transitions in 2025-2027 window. Country code reflects US headquarters; NP Nutra sources from partner facilities globally and partner facilities are not publicly disclosed; buyers should request country-of-manufacture and country-of-primary-sourcing per ingredient at quote stage.

Greg Bordoian
16 years co-man ops · sole reviewer

§1Editorial assessment

Ingredient Sourcing COA (Certificate of Analysis)NOP (National Organic Program)Identity Testing Formulation

§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

0 of 3 certifications independently confirmed. What this means

QAI Organic (USDA NOP)(Self-Reported)Kosher(Self-Reported)GFSI/SQF (Partner Facilities)(Self-Reported)

§5Capability matrix

PRODUCT TYPES: Botanical Extracts · Superfruit Powders · Whole Food Powders · Plant-Based Proteins · Organic Ingredients · Liquid Extracts
CAPABILITIES: Wholesale Raw Material Supply · Proprietary Blend Development · Triple-T Verification (Origin + Testing + Certification) · Pre-mixing & Blending · Global Sourcing Network
DOSAGE FORMS: liquids · powders

§6Sources

NP Nutra Official Website(2026-04-03)
NP Nutra Our Story(2026-03-13)
IngredientsNetwork NP Nutra Profile(2026-03-13)
NASC Preferred Suppliers - NP Nutra(2026-03-13)
PR Newswire - Monterey Bay Herb Co. Acquires NP Nutra(2026-03-05)
Frontenac Portfolio - Monterey Bay Herb Co.(2026-04-03)

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.

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