Nutraceuticals

Safic-Alcan Strengthens Position in Nutraceutical Sector with Acquisition of Beck Ingredients SL

Published on November 19, 2025

Safic-Alcan announces the acquisition of Beck Ingredients to expand its nutraceutical distribution capabilities in Europe.

Paris – La Défense, May 13, 2024 – Safic-Alcan, a global leader in the distribution of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Beck Ingredients SL, a respected distributor of nutraceutical raw materials across Spain and neighboring regions. This acquisition represents a strategic milestone in Safic-Alcan’s long-term expansion plan and further reinforces its leadership within the thriving nutraceutical and life sciences markets.

Founded in 2016 in Barcelona by Victor Ramon Ortuño and Anan Yin, Beck Ingredients has quickly grown into a trusted supplier of high-quality nutraceutical ingredients, including:

  • Amino acids
  • Vitamins
  • Actives and functional nutraceutical components

The company serves key markets in Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy, providing essential ingredients to manufacturers and formulators across the European nutraceutical industry.

The integration of Beck Ingredients into the Safic-Alcan Group strengthens the company’s portfolio and accelerates growth opportunities through expanded geographical reach, complementary product offerings, and strong market expertise.

Leadership Remarks

We are delighted to welcome Victor, Anan, and the entire Beck Ingredients team to the Safic-Alcan Group. Their entrepreneurial ethos aligns seamlessly with our organizational culture.
Yann LissillourCEOSafic-Alcan
We are eager to capitalize on Beck's expertise to expand their successful model across a broader geographical scope. We anticipate showcasing this impactful alliance at Vitafoods in Geneva next week, marking another milestone in advancing our life science activities.
José LoraManaging Director Life Sciences & Executive Committee MemberSafic-Alcan
We are excited to join the Safic-Alcan family and begin this new chapter together. The integration of the two organizations—with complementary business models—will enable us to enhance the services and products we offer to our valued customers.
Victor Ramon OrtuñoCEOBeck Ingredients

About Safic-Alcan

Safic-Alcan is a French independent distributor of specialty chemicals headquartered in Paris–La Défense. The company supplies a broad range of polymers, additives, and specialty ingredients across industries including rubber, coatings, adhesives, thermoplastics, polyurethane, lubricants, detergency, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals.

With a network of 38 offices, 850+ employees, and a 2024 turnover of €907 million, Safic-Alcan partners with state-of-the-art manufacturers to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions globally.


About Beck Ingredients SL

Founded in 2016 by Victor Ortuño and Anan Yin, Beck Ingredients SL is a leading distributor of nutraceutical chemicals serving Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy. The company specializes in supplying high-quality amino acids, vitamins, and active nutraceutical ingredients and is recognized for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

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