Lithos Ingredients
- Type
- Distributor / Logistics Operator
- Location
- Vlaardingen, Netherlands
- Industries
- Food ingredients & products, Consumer health & consumer effects, Food safety & quality, Food reformulation, Supply chain monitoring & traceability
- Domains
- Ingredients, Vitamins & minerals, Prebiotics & probiotics, Animal based primary products, Antioxidants, Collagen, Fibres, Functional ingredients
- Technologies
- Biotechnology & sustainable inputs, Fermentation, Other technologies
About Lithos Ingredients
Lithos Ingredients is a Dutch ingredient company founded in 1997 and based in Vlaardingen. It supplies high-quality active ingredients for the international food, dietary supplement, and cosmetics industries, with a portfolio built around nature-inspired ingredients sourced through exclusive and dedicated partnerships.
The company presents itself as a specialist and problem-solver rather than a simple trader: it combines in-house expertise with partner know-how to support customers with documented, science-backed ingredients, concept development, regulatory input, and market knowledge. Lithos is part of Lithos Group and ultimately of the family-owned M.A.F. Group, which dates back to 1902.
Core Values
- Nature-inspired innovation: Lithos frames its portfolio as “Inspired by Nature,” using natural sources and nature-derived actives as the basis for product development.
- Quality and food safety: The company emphasizes documented quality, BRC Agents and Brokers certification, and SKAL certification for selected organic ingredients.
- Scientific substantiation: Many of its branded ingredients are positioned around clinical research, standardized actives, and evidence-based health benefits.
- Service and support: Lithos highlights fast response times, a dedicated contact person, multilingual support, and extensive documentation for customers.
- Flexibility and partnership: The company stresses close collaboration with exclusive partners and a commitment to helping customers solve ingredient and formulation challenges.
Unique Aspects
- Part of a long-established family group: Lithos Ingredients is part of Lithos Group, which belongs to the M.A.F. Group founded in 1902.
- Exclusive partner portfolio: Its ingredient range is built around exclusive and dedicated partnerships, giving it access to branded and differentiated ingredients.
- Strong regulatory and quality credentials: Lithos states that it holds BRC-AA certification and SKAL certification for a range of organic ingredients.
- Broad international market support: The company says it draws on international partnerships to share market knowledge, regulatory information, and product insights across regions.
- Stock and logistics capability in the Netherlands: Many standard ingredients are kept in stock in the Netherlands, with separate storage for standard and organic ingredients for quicker delivery and inspection.