Hankintatukku Oy is a Finnish manufacturer and marketer of dietary supplements, natural health products, and related wellness items. Founded in 1982, the company has established itself as one of Finland’s long-standing supplement manufacturers. Its business model centers on in-house product development, pharmaceutical-style manufacturing, rigorous quality control, and international sales. 1

The company’s primary manufacturing operations are located in Karkkila, Finland, with an additional office in Helsinki. Hankintatukku distributes its products within Finland through various channels, including health stores, pharmacies, and dedicated sections in grocery stores. The brand also maintains a presence in international markets. 2

Quick Facts

Note: Historical sources may cite varying employee counts or export figures as they reflect different periods in the company’s timeline.

Foundation (1982)

Hankintatukku was established in 1982. The initial business concept was driven by Finland’s naturally low selenium levels in the soil. Founders Arno Latvus and Aino Niskanen began by developing and manufacturing selenium tablets. Early production started on a small scale before expanding into dedicated facilities.

In 1983, the company set up its production operation in Karkkila, laying the groundwork for the manufacturing infrastructure it continues to utilize today.

Evolution into a Pharmaceutical-Style Manufacturer

Throughout the 1980s, Hankintatukku expanded beyond its original selenium-based products. A significant milestone was the establishment of a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Karkkila. According to historical records, this facility allowed production under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. In 1993, the company secured full pharmaceutical-factory rights for both solid and liquid preparations.

During its early years, the company also operated an agricultural-products division. This activity was later spun off, leading to the creation of Biofarm Oy as an independent entity in 1988.

Hankintatukku integrates several key activities into its operational framework:

• Product Development: Creation of dietary supplements and natural-health products.
• Manufacturing: Production at the Karkkila facility.
• Quality Control: Testing and monitoring of raw materials, processes, and finished goods.
• Marketing: Building and maintaining consumer brands.
• Distribution: Supplying Finnish retail and health channels.
• Export: Selling products outside Finland.

This structure distinguishes Hankintatukku from companies that rely solely on third-party manufacturing. The brand identity is closely tied to domestic Finnish manufacturing and proprietary production capabilities.

The company offers a broad portfolio spanning nutritional, wellness, and natural-health categories.

Vitamins and Minerals

A core segment includes conventional nutritional supplementation such as vitamins, minerals, calcium, magnesium, multivitamins, and nutritional combinations. The Vitatabs range is among its most recognized vitamin and mineral families.

Fatty Acids and Oils

Hankintatukku develops products based on fatty acids and oils, including omega-3 formulations. The Vitamar brand is associated with this category.

Herbal and Phytotherapeutic Products

The company emphasizes phytotherapy and plant-based preparations, offering botanical ingredients alongside standard vitamins and minerals.

Wellness and Specialty Supplements

The portfolio includes specialized products targeting areas such as:

• Energy and vitality
• Memory and cognitive wellness
• Skin and hair health
• Digestive wellbeing
• Urinary health
• Sports nutrition
• General wellbeing

Notable examples include Fosfoser Memory, Remasan, Urisan, Bodyflex, Evonia, and Vitacell.

Cosmetics

While supplements remain the central focus, Hankintatukku also manufactures selected cosmetic products. Production capabilities extend to tablets, hard capsules, extracts, liquid preparations, and cosmetics.

Key brands associated with Hankintatukku include:

• Piimax: A long-established product family.
• Vitatabs: Vitamin and mineral supplements.
• Vitacell: Products focused on cellular and energy-related wellbeing.
• Vivania: Includes collagen-oriented products.
• Vitamar: Omega-3 and fish-oil products.
• Calcia: Calcium supplements.
• Magnesia: Magnesium supplements.
• Evonia: Wellness and beauty-oriented products.
• Bodyflex
• Remasan
• Urisan
• Fosfoser Memory

Several of these brands have been part of the portfolio for decades, reflecting the company’s long-term strategy.

Manufacturing is a defining characteristic of Hankintatukku. The Karkkila facility is equipped for producing various nutritional and natural-health items, including tablets, hard capsules, extracts, and liquid preparations.

Quality control spans the entire production chain, from raw-material inspection through manufacturing to finished-product testing. The quality-assurance function operates independently of production. Laboratory work involves both internal testing and collaboration with external accredited laboratories. The company adheres to GMP-based quality and safety practices, consistent with its history as a pharmaceutical-style manufacturer.

Scientific expertise is integral to Hankintatukku’s product development. The process draws upon disciplines such as biochemistry, nutritional science, pharmacy, medicine, chemistry, and food technology. Since 1984, the company has maintained a Scientific Advisory Board composed of qualified specialists.

The approach follows a vertically integrated path: scientific knowledge → formulation → controlled manufacturing → quality testing → branded marketing.

Hankintatukku has pursued international growth since its early years. Exports began in 1985, and at one point, the company reported sales in over 50 countries. Recent materials indicate exports to dozens of countries, particularly across Europe and Asia.

Internationally, the company positions itself not as a global consumer giant but as a specialist manufacturer and supplier of nutritional and natural-health products.

The brand positioning rests on four pillars:

🇫🇮 Finnish Manufacturing

Emphasis on domestic production, primarily at the Karkkila facility.

🔬 Scientific Expertise

Development grounded in biochemistry and nutrition rather than transient consumer trends.

🏭 In-House Production

Maintenance of proprietary manufacturing infrastructure and pharmaceutical-grade capabilities.

🌿 Natural Health and Wellbeing

A portfolio intersecting dietary supplementation, phytotherapy, beauty, and general wellness.

Responsibility is cited as a key component of corporate strategy, with themes including:

• Promoting health
• Environmental sustainability
• Employee wellbeing
• Broader social wellbeing

These values complement the focus on Finnish manufacturing and long-term product development.

Hankintatukku has received recognition for both business activities and specific products. Historical records note a 1988 entrepreneur award from Finland’s Ministry of Trade and Industry for innovation and multidisciplinary approaches. In 2005, the company was named Uusimaa’s Production Company of the Year. Individual products such as Piimax, Fosfoser Memory, Evonia, and Argisan/Argimax have also won Finnish product awards.

Fennosan serves as the official online store for Hankintatukku Oy. It is not an independent manufacturer but a direct retail channel for the company’s broader portfolio. The store highlights that Hankintatukku has manufactured and sold dietary supplements since 1982. 3

• Hankintatukku Oy: Manufacturer, product developer, and brand owner.
• Fennosan: Online retail channel.

Hankintatukku Oy is best understood as a long-established Finnish nutraceutical and natural-health manufacturer. Its distinguishing features include its 1982 founding, Karkkila manufacturing base, extensive experience with pharmaceutical-style production, broad supplement portfolio, and active international export business. Unlike brands that merely import and resell, Hankintakku’s heritage is rooted in manufacturing and formulation. 1

1. Hankintatukku Oy
2. Hankintatukku Oy – Hyvän olon tuotteita Suomesta
3. Fennosan on Hankintatukku Oy:n verkkokauppa