Drawing on years of experience in the distribution of feed products, Chr. Olesen expanded into the distribution of Food ingredients in 2003. Since 2013, the Chr. Olesen Nutrition division has been actively developing into a global distributor of Food ingredients. This division is led by Christoph Schrader.
You can read more about our history here.
How did it start?
What do we do now?
Today, Chr. Olesen Nutrition distributes a broad range of ingredients to the food, beverage, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and supplement industries worldwide from our offices in Europe, Latin America, and the USA. Our dedicated team is committed to providing high-quality products and services to our customers. Ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety is at the cornerstone of our business.
Looking into the future
Our goal is to continuously meet the changing needs of our customers within the Food industry. We are confident that by investing in innovation, quality, and, customer service, we will continue to be an important distributor in the international food ingredients industry.
Key insights into our Food division:
- The Chr. Olesen Food business was established in 2003.
- We operate from warehouse locations in Germany, Belgium, Spain, the USA, Brazil, and Mexico.
- We have a dedicated QA department that ensures the continuous quality of our distributed products.
- Olesen Nutrition A/S is approved by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.
- Our Quality Management System is based on DS/EN ISO 9001:2015 certification, and HACCP principles are fully implemented.
Food
Product list
The Chr. Olesen Food division specialises in distributing ingredients to the food, beverage, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and supplement industries worldwide. We source high-quality products from selected manufacturers.
Vitamins - water soluble
Vitamin B1 – Hydrochloride & DC 97%
Vitamin B1 – Mononitrate & DC 98%
Vitamin B2 – Riboflavin
Vitamin B2 5 Phosphate
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 Hydrochloride & DC 97%
D-Biotin Pure
D-Biotin 10%
Folic Acid
Vitamin B12 Pure
Vitamin B12 0,1%
Vitamin C
Vitamin C 100 Mesh
Vitamin C 325 Mesh
Vitamin C DC 97%
Sodium Ascorbate
Sodium Ascorbate DC 99%
Calcium Ascorbate
Calcium Ascorbate DC 97%
Vitamins - fat soluble
Vitamin A Acetate 325.000 U.I./g CWS
Vitamin A Palmitate 1.700.000 U.I./g
Vitamin A Palmitate Powder 250.000 U.I./g CWS
Vitamin D3 100.000 I.U./g CWS
Vitamin E Acetate 98%
Vitamin E Acetate 50% CWS
Other concentrations upon request
Acidulants
Citric Acid Anhydrous
Citric Acid Monohydrate
DL-Malic Acid
Tartaric Acid
Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate
Sweeteners
Acesulfame K
Aspartame
Erythritol
Licorice Extract (Glycyrrhiza Uralensis) 95%
Luo Han Guo Extract (Momordica Grosvenori)
Natural Neohesperidin DC
Stevia Extracts (Stevia Rebaudiana)
Sodium Saccharin
Sodium Cyclamate
Sucralose
Xylitol
Preservatives
Erythorbic Acid
Natamycin
Nisin
Potassium Sorbate
Sodium Erythorbate
Sodium Diacetate
Sorbic Acid
Flavour Enhancers and Aromatics
Anethol and Anis Oil
Cornmint
Ethyl Maltol
Ethyl Vanillin
Eucalyptus Oil & Eucalyptol Menthol
Eugenol
Jamaica Quassia
Malto
Mono Ammonium Glycyrrhizinate (MAG)
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
Natural Cis-3-Hexenol
Natural Menthol
Natural Quinine
Peppermint Oil
Vanillin
Minerals
POTASSIUM
Potassium Chloride
Potassium Sulphate
Potassium Carbonate
Potassium Bicarbonate
Potassium Citrates (MKC/DKC/TKC)
Potassium Phosphates (MKP/DKP/TKP/STKP/PKP)
Potassium Lactate
Potassium Malate
Potassium Iodide
MAGNESIUM
Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate (Epsom Salt)
Magnesium Sulphate Dihydrate
Magnesium Sulphate anhydrous (CMS)
Magnesium Carbonate (light/heavy)
Magnesium Citrates
Magnesium Phosphates
Magnesium Oxide
Magnesium Oxide (granular)
Magnesium Lactate
Magnesium Malate
Magnesium Glycinate
Magnesium Ascorbate
SODIUM
Sodium Carbonate (light/heavy)
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Citrates
Sodium Phosphates (MSP/DSP/TSP/STKP/SHMP)
Sodium Lactate
Sodium Malate
Sodium Glycinate
Di-Sodium Glycinate Carbonate
Mono-Sodium Glycinate Carbonate
CALCIUM
Calcium Carbonate (light/heavy/granular)
Calcium Carbonate DC (+5%)
Calcium Citrates
Calcium Phosphates (MCP/DCP/TCP)
Calcium Lactate
Calcium Lactate Gluconate
Calcium Glycinate
Calcium Propionate
FERROUS
Ferrous Sulphate
Ferrous Fumarate
Ferrous Lactate
Ferrous Glycinate
Ferrous Gluconate
MANGANESE
Manganese Glycinate
ZINC
Zinc Sulphate
Zinc Citrates
Zinc Oxide
Zinc Gluconate
Zinc Lactate
Zinc Glycinate
BLENDS
Potassium Lactate/Sodium Acetate
Potassium Lactate/Sodium Diacetate
Potassium Lactate/Potassium Diacetate
OTHERS
Lactic Acid
CELLULOSES
MCC 101
MCC 102
MCC 200
sMCC 50
sMCC 90
Botanicals
Apple Skin Extract (Malus Pumila)
Bamboo Leaf Extract (Phyllostachys Meyeri)
Bilberry Fruit Extract (Vaccinium Myrtillus)
Black Garlic Extract (Allium Sativum)
Echinacea Purpurea (Echinacea Purpurea)
Ginkgo Biloba Extract (Ginkgo Biloba)
Grape Seed Extract (Vitis Vinifera)
Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis)
Horsetail Extract (Equisetum Arvense)
Licorice Extract (Glycyrrhiza Uralensis)
Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum Marianum)
Mulberry Leaf Extract (Morus Alba)
Natural Resveratrol Extract (Polygonum
Cuspidatum)
Panax Ginseng Extract (Panax Ginseng)
Pomegranate Extract (Punica Granatum)
Rhodiola Rosea Extract (Rhodiola Rosea)
Siberian Ginseng Extract (Eleutherococcus
Senticosus)
Turmeric Extract (Curcuma Longa)
Organic Plant Powders & Extracts
Tailor made extracts
Hydrocolloids
Beef Gelatin
Carrageenan
Citrus Pectin
Fish Gelatin
Pig Gelatin
Starches (Clean Label & Modified Potato)
Tara Gum
Xanthan Gum
Guar Gum
Hydrolyzed Guar Gum
Proteins
Beef Collagen Hydrolysed
Fish Collagen Hydrolysed
Pig Collagen Hydrolysed
Soya Protein Isolate
Soya Protein Concentrate Functional
Amino Acids
Beta Alanine
Creatine
Glycine
L-Arginine
L-Carnitine
L-Citrulline-DL-Malate 2:1
L-Cysteine
L-Cystine
L-Glutamine
L-Isoleucine
L-Leucine
L-Lysine
L-Tryptophan
L-Valine
Taurine
Antioxidants
D-Alpha-Tocopherol
DL-Alpha-Tocopherol
Green Tea Extracts
Mixed Tocopherols 50%, 70% & 90%
Rosemary Extracts
Nutritional Oils
Borage Oil
Conjugated Linoleic Acid
DHA Algae Oil
EPA/DHA Fish Oil Concentrate
Evening Primrose Oil
Omega-3 Fish Oil
Pumpkin Seed Oil
Lutein Ester
Miscellaneuos
Caffeine Anhydrous
Calcium Lactate Pentahydrate
Chlorella
Coenzyme Q10
D-Glucuronolactone
D-Xylose
Inositol
Spirulina
Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate (SAIB)
Yeast Extracts
Food
Quality
In Chr. Olesen, we are committed to providing the highest quality products to our customers through our quality management system. Our QA department ensure on a daily basis that the products we distribute meet the statutory quality requirements while balancing the needs of our customers.
Our Quality Policy
The Quality Policy of Chr. Olesen Group sets forth the principles for upholding the utmost standards of quality and safety in every facet of our business activities.
Quality Management System
We have a well-implemented quality management system. This system ensures that we work with carefully selected high-quality products, follow strict handling and distribution processes, conduct regular quality checks and testing, train our people and continuously monitor and improve our processes.
DS/EN ISO 9001:2015
By adhering to DS/EN ISO 9001:2015, we ensure that food ingredients distributed by us comply with the highest safety and quality standards. To meet the certification standards, we control our products, our transportation and warehousing, and we train our personnel. Chr. Olesen Nutrition A/S is certified according to DS/EN ISO 9001:2015 standards. However, the processes and principles are implemented throughout the entire group of Chr. Olesen subsidiaries within Europe and the USA.
HACCP Principles
HACCP is a systematic and preventive approach to food safety that helps identify and control potential hazards in production and preparation. Its principles are implemented throughout the entire group of Chr. Olesen subsidiaries within the Food business.
Member of Sedex
Chr. Olesen’s membership of Sedex signifies our commitment to sharing information and utilising it to enhance ethical standards within the supply chain. We strive to improve ethical practices through our membership with Sedex.
Ecovadis
Chr. Olesen Nutrition A/S and Chr. Olesen Nutrition Iberica S.L. are members of EcoVadis.
Training
We are committed to continuously improving our product knowledge and processes through training and education.
Non-conforming products
For any non-conforming products, the following registration form can be used.
Danish Authorities - Control Report
Find the control reports from the Danish authorities here.
Our self-service
Chr. Olesen’s self-service platform allows you, as a customer, to obtain a thorough overview of your current orders with Chr. Olesen. It allows you to keep track of your balance, provides easy access to invoices, and enables you to view your open orders.
Food
Contacts
You are welcome to reach out to our Food team. Whether you have questions about our products, an order, or a delivery, or simply want to learn more about our services, we’re here to assist you.
