About HTBA

Global Force in Flavonoids and Vitamin B12 active forms

Rooted in Well-being for Global

Top-class ingredients. 45+ years of intrinsic experience. Measurable impacts.

At HTBA, we focus on consumer well-being and creating products for the future by providing top-class ingredients from nature. As a global leader in flavonoids and vitamin B12 active forms, we produce solutions with a deep understanding of consumer and customer needs in:

Functional Health Solutions
Pharmaceutical Solutions
Taste Modulation Solutions
Animal Nutrition Solutions

Nature is powerful.

By adhering to the highest European manufacturing standards for sustainability and quality, our team of passionate experts works to harness and protect its power.

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How HTBA Empowers Well-being:

Sustainability efforts focused on progress

Sustainability is the only path forward for HTBA. Our ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) strategy not only prioritizes environmental conservation, we’re committed to driving opportunities for the overall well-being of our people. In fact, all our resources —including the people who work with and for HTBA — are included in our commitment to driving change towards a more sustainable system.

By
Respecting the environment

By
Caring

By
Looking forward

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A Legacy Built on Science

1978

1978

Founded as Zoster

1988

Incorporated into Ferrer HealthTech

(Ingredients division)

2019

Ferrer changed its name to HealthTech Bio Actives, S.L.U. (HTBA)

Later the same year, HTBA was acquired by The Riverside Company

2021

Created a U.S. subsidiary (in Cincinnati, Ohio)

With a local warehousing, logistics and technical ideation center

2022

New state-of-the-art plant began operations

To support B12 active forms production

Focused on our people

HTBA is incredibly passionate about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) because an inclusive and equitable workplace empowers all of our associates to achieve their full potential. And we want everyone to show up as themselves—each and every day.

Better yet, we’re always looking for bright talent to join our team. Want to see if there’s an available role where you can shine?

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Unmatched Expertise

HTBA comprises experts in researching, developing and manufacturing citrus-derived APIs and excipients.

Our approach integrates extraction and purification techniques with chemical and biotechnological processes, resulting in products tailored for optimal functionality across pharmaceutical, food and feed sectors.