Everwell Health announced it has acquired American River Nutrition, from Designs for Health. The proprietary and scientifically studied annatto-based extract ingredients and manufacturing technologies from ARN will be integrated into Everwell Health’s functional ingredient platform of one-of-a-kind ingredient solutions empowering individuals to look, feel, and perform their best. The acquisition includes patented, branded ingredients, DeltaGold and GG-Gold, along with additional functional ingredients and intellectual property in ARN’s pipeline. Operations at the Hadley, Massachusetts manufacturing site will continue and Everwell Health plans further investments in the facility to serve as the company’s primary Innovation Center. The ingredient DuoQuinol is not part of the transaction, and its ownership will remain with Designs for Health.
ARN, based in Hadley, MA, was founded in 1998 by Dr. Barrie Tan with a mission focused on the scientific advancement of the health benefits of Bixa orellana, a tropically grown plant commonly known as annatto. The ingredient portfolio includes DeltaGold®, the only tocopherol-free source of tocotrienols offering a range of powerful antioxidant benefits, and GG-Gold® Geranylgeraniol, an important endogenous nutrient that declines as we age, essential for protein synthesis, and the production of key compounds such as testosterone, progesterone, CoQ10, and MK4 (meaquinone-4, a form of vitamin K2).
Providing the purest form of annatto-derived ingredients, ARN uses proprietary processes and technologies at a state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Hadley. The ingredients are produced using a specialized distillation process to isolate and concentrate key bioactive compounds without the use of solvents or harsh chemicals. The facility also features an in-house lab for analytical analysis, quality control, and research and development.
Steve Rosenman, CEO of Everwell Health stated, “Our acquisition of American River Nutrition reinforces our commitment to providing scientifically substantiated ingredients which support consumers in living life to their fullest potential. These unique and powerful plant-based ingredients further build upon our vision to deliver ingredients that empower all to look, feel, and perform their best. Our customers will benefit from new opportunities that our expanded ingredient portfolio delivers to innovate new products in key health areas including metabolic, cardiovascular, mitochondrial, men’s health, muscle, and bone health. Beyond the ingredient portfolio, the vertical integration of ARN’s highly specialized manufacturing facility adds value and strengthens our capabilities as we will continue investing in nature-based bioactive ingredients.”
Amardeep Kahlon, CEO of Designs for Health shared, “Everwell Health shares our commitment to science, quality, and innovation, and we know ARN will thrive under Everwell’s leadership. This move positions Designs for Health to further deliver on our core mission of advancing clinical nutrition and integrative health solutions through healthcare practitioners with our core Designs for Health products.”
All commercial and manufacturing operations will continue without interruption, with ARN operating as ‘American River Nutrition, an Everwell Health Company’ for the remainder of 2025, before integrating into Everwell Health’s portfolio of brands. Throughout this process, ARN’s customers and supply chain partners will gain access to the capabilities and expertise of Everwell Health, an organization solely committed to developing exclusive science-backed functional ingredients with exceptional value.
ABOUT EVERWELL HEALTH HOLDINGS, LLC
Everwell Health aims to help people look, feel, and perform their best by advancing the science of safe, convenient, and attainable functional ingredients. The company adds meaningful value to dietary supplement, food, and beverage brands by offering scientifically substantiated functional ingredient solutions. The company is actively focused on business development partnerships across the functional ingredients market. For more information on Everwell Health, visit: www.EverwellHealth.com.
ABOUT NUTRITION21
Nutrition21, an Everwell Health company, is an industry-leading developer and marketer of one-of-a-kind, science-backed ingredients for use in dietary supplements, functional foods, and beverages that empower individuals to look, feel, and perform their best. Grounded in decades of scientific research, Nutrition21 places efficacy and safety at the forefront of their efforts to create unique, patented products that are both safe and clinically effective. More than 50 scientific publications have been fielded in their portfolio—all working to build consumer trust and prove the efficacy and safety of their ingredients. Ingredients from Nutrition21 empower consumers in the pursuit of proactive health and optimal performance in every body through any stage of life. By understanding consumer needs and interests, such as sports nutrition, weight management, cognitive health, beauty from within, and more, Nutrition21 ingredients are optimized to support health outcomes and help individuals live their best life.
For more information on Nutrition21, visit: Nutrition21.com.
ABOUT DESIGNS FOR HEALTH, INC.
Family-owned Designs for Health, Inc. offers high-quality nutritional supplements and functional foods to health care professionals and their patients. Guided by its founding philosophy of “Science-First™,” the company holds an unwavering commitment to creating research-driven formulations with meaningful quantities of functional ingredients that maximize the potential for successful health outcomes. For over 35 years, Designs for Health has been many healthcare professionals’ trusted source for not only product innovation but also leadership in clinical education and practice development solutions.
For more information on Designs for Health, visit: www.designsforhealth.com/our-story.