Prinova (Nagase Group)
Chicago, Illinois
Profile updated: April 2, 2026
Prinova Global is a US-based food and nutritional ingredient distributor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Nagase & Co., Ltd. (Japan, founded 1832) since the 2019 acquisition. Prinova distributes a broad portfolio of ingredients to dietary supplement manufacturers, including vitamins, amino acids, sweeteners, acidulants, preservatives, and plant proteins (soy, pea, rice). In 2025, Masaya Ikemoto was appointed President and CEO. Prinova continued expanding globally, acquiring Brazilian distributor Aplinova (following the 2023 Flavor Tec acquisition). Prinova operates from 30+ locations across the US.
Directory Listing — Records Reviewed
Public records and independent sources have been reviewed.
What this means →Min. OrderMOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)The smallest production run a manufacturer will accept for an order.
Not publicly disclosed
Lead TimeLead TimeThe time from order placement to finished product delivery.
Not publicly disclosed
Product Types
Vitamins (Distribution), Amino Acids (Distribution), Plant Proteins (Soy, Pea, Rice), Sweeteners and Acidulants, Mineral Ingredients, Functional Ingredients (Broad Portfolio)
Capabilities
Large-Scale Ingredient Distribution (30+ US Locations), Custom Blending and Premixing, Ingredient Sourcing and Procurement, Global Supply Chain (Nagase Network, Founded 1832), Technical and Regulatory Support
Certifications
0 of 1 certification independently confirmed. What this means
Key Regulatory Concepts
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.
Review Notes
US-based ingredient distributor, Chicago HQ. Wholly owned by Nagase & Co. (Japan, founded 1832) since 2019 acquisition. Distributes vitamins, amino acids, plant proteins, and functional ingredients from 30+ US locations. 2025 CEO appointment (Masaya Ikemoto) and continued global expansion (Aplinova acquisition, Brazil). Primarily a distributor, not a manufacturer of branded clinical ingredients. PrinovaGlobal.com and Nagase America press release confirm operations and ownership.
Sources
- Prinova Global Official Website(2026-04-02)
- Nagase Group — Prinova Acquisition Announcement(2026-04-02)
Disclosures
- No material connection exists between Inventory Ready and this company
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