Orcas International, Inc.: Supplying Quality Ingredients

Founded upon the idea of merging ancient science and innovative modern technologies, Orcas International, Inc., Flanders, NJ, was established in 1993 as a supplier of quality ayurvedic and botanical extracts to the nutraceuticals industry. For over 12 years Orcas International has built a reputation as one of the premier manufacturers and distributors of raw materials.

With its motto—“Quality is the key to success”—the company prides itself in supplying quality herbal powdered extracts, powders and nutritional supplements to the global nutraceuticals industry. In order to achieve success in the U.S. and internationally, Orcas International has set up offices and joint ventures in Europe, China, Japan and India.

The company primarily supplies standardized herbal and botanical extracts, including ashwangandha, bromelain, chondroitin and yohimbe, among many others. Also in its product portfolio are several innovative trademarked products such as P-Zyme, which is a strong, natural enzyme derived from papaya; Prodozin, which is a natural standardized extract (protodioscin) derived from tribulus terrestris; BosPure, which is a potent antioxidant with high contents of AKBA derived from boswella serrata; Bio-Curcumax, which is a curcumin extract that delivers maximum bio-availability; and lastly, ChitoPlus, 100% pure chitosan for food and nutraceutical products. All of Orcas’ ingredients are manufactured under strict cGMP guidelines.

As for recent developments at the company, K.G. Rao, president, said Orcas is currently in the process of completing a major expansion. By the middle of 2006 the company plans to move to a larger facility in New Jersey. In addition, Mr. Rao said the company is continually working on new innovative products and is also in the process of setting up a CO2 extraction facility overseas. “Orcas has offices set up in Japan and in China through which we would like to help the industry in these markets set up high quality standards.”

The nutraceutical industry has long appealed to Mr. Rao. “The industry is very fascinating to me,” he said. “It was a combination of the technology, science and innovative products that really motivated me to become involved in this industry. The driving force behind our success has been, and will continue to be our innovative products and friendly staff’s commitment to better serve our customers. We believe that by supplying high quality products and services, we can help maintain high standards in today’s market.”—T.W.


Orcas International, Inc.
230 Rte. 206
Bldg. 4, Suite 3
Flanders, NJ 07840
Telephone: 973-252-7100; 888-80-ORCAS
Fax: 973-252-7104
E-mail: orcas@orcas-intl.com
Website: www.orcas-intl.com