Nutrend (legal entity: NUTREND D.S., a.s.) is a Czech manufacturer of sports nutrition, dietary supplements, and functional foods. Established in Olomouc, the company has grown from a small family business into an international brand with a portfolio exceeding 600 products exported to more than 60 countries 1. The company maintains vertical control over its operations, managing research, development, testing, production, quality control, and distribution under one roof.

The company’s registered headquarters are located in Olomouc, where its primary manufacturing and development facilities operate.

Foundation (1993)

Nutrend was established in 1993 in Olomouc by founders Richard Zedník and his wife Martina. The company began as a small family business with the objective of creating a Czech brand that emphasized product quality and functionality. This foundation occurred during a period when the Czech Republic’s modern fitness and sports-supplement industry was still developing.

Expansion

Over subsequent decades, Nutrend expanded its manufacturing capabilities and international distribution network. For its 30th anniversary, the company reported distributing more than 30 million products in 2022 alone. Historically, the company organized its offerings into three major divisions: Bodybuilding & Fitness, Endurance, and Active Lifestyle. These categories have since broadened to encompass a wider range of sports, wellness, and everyday nutrition products 2.

Key Milestones

• 2011 – NARTES Water Source: Since 2011, Nutrend has utilized water from a 170-metre-deep artesian well in the foothills of the Nízký Jeseník mountains for its manufacturing processes. This water is marketed under the NARTES brand.
• 2018 – NUTREND WORLD: The company opened NUTREND WORLD in Olomouc, an active-lifestyle complex featuring fitness facilities, wellness areas, hotel accommodation, restaurants, conference spaces, and retail outlets.
• 2020 – Production Capacity: At the beginning of 2020, Nutrend completed a new production hall and warehouse covering more than 11,000 m² to support newer manufacturing technologies and increased capacity 3.

Nutrend’s portfolio covers the nutritional cycle surrounding exercise, including preparation, performance, hydration, recovery, and everyday nutrition. The range extends beyond traditional protein powders to include creatine, pre-workout supplements, endurance products, vitamins, minerals, and functional foods.

Protein

Protein supplementation is a core category for Nutrend, positioned toward muscle maintenance, recovery, and general health. Current offerings include:

• 100% Whey Protein: A flagship product often highlighted as a bestseller on official channels.
• Iso Whey Prozero: A whey-isolate line designed for high-protein intake suitable for dieting.
• Hydro Whey, Micellar Casein, 100% Beef Protein, Delicious Vegan Protein, and After Training Protein.
• Various protein shots and protein-based foods.

Creatine

Creatine products form another major part of the portfolio, with the company promoting formulations containing up to 3 g of creatine per dose. The range includes:

• Creatine Monohydrate
• Creatine Monohydrate Creapure® (utilizing branded ingredients)
• Creaport
• Creatine Gummies

Pre-Workout and Performance

Nutrend offers a substantial selection of pre-workout and energy products. Notable items include:

• N1: Described by the company as a world bestseller among pre-workout products 4.
• N1 Pro, Pump, Fat Direct Shot, and Carnitine 3000 Shot.
• Energy shots and caffeine-containing formulations.

Endurance and Hydration

The brand has developed a strong identity in endurance sports, catering to activities such as running, cycling, triathlon, and team sports. Products are categorized to support specific athletic needs.

• Isodrinx: An electrolyte/hydration sports drink available as powder or ready-to-drink.
• Unisport, Carbosnack, Voltage Energy Bar, and Endurosnack.
• Electrolyte products, energy gels, energy drinks, and salt capsules.

Recovery

Post-exercise recovery products include Regener, which the company describes as a formulation for regeneration after intense physical performance. The broader recovery range combines proteins, carbohydrates, and minerals.

Vitamins, Minerals, and Health Supplements

Expanding beyond sports-specific supplements, Nutrend provides general health and wellbeing products. Examples include:

• Magneslife Strong, Magnechill (magnesium products).
• Multicomplex Compressed Caps (multivitamins).
• Vitamin C 1000 mg with Rosehips.
• Flexit (joint-support products), collagen, herbal supplements, and women’s health products.

Functional Foods and Snacks

To bridge sports nutrition and everyday eating, Nutrend produces functional food items such as:

• Protein bars (Excelent Protein Bar), chips, oatmeal, pancakes, granola, and desserts.
• Nut spreads and peanut butter (Denuts Cream).
• Breakfast items like Breakfast! Protein Breakfast and Protein Oat Breakfast.

Nutrend emphasizes vertical integration, managing the entire process from research and development to distribution within its facilities in Olomouc. The company operates its own laboratories and development centers, reporting a total production and operational area of more than 33,000 m². This structure allows for strict quality control and flexible response to product development requirements.

Certifications

Quality and food safety standards are central to the company’s positioning. Nutrend’s materials reference certifications including:

• IFS Food
• ISO 9001
• ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000
• Halal certification

Detailed certificate documents are typically restricted to B2B partners on the company website.

While distinctly Czech in origin, Nutrend has established significant international distribution networks. The company states availability in over 60 countries, with some catalogues citing reach in over 70 countries. This global footprint has made Nutrend one of the recognizable brands originating from Europe in the sports nutrition sector.

Sports Partnerships

Nutrend has historically engaged professional athletes and sports events for product development and branding. Key partnerships include:

• IRONMAN Races: Official nutrition partner for events in Poland and the Czech Republic.
• Team Katusha–Alpecin: Historical partnership with this professional cycling team, utilizing rider feedback for endurance product development.
• RUNMAGEDDON: Main partner of this major Polish obstacle-course racing series.
• Ambassadors: Triathlete Petr Vabroušek is identified as a brand ambassador.

The company supports sports disciplines such as cycling, triathlon, running, hockey, bodybuilding, team sports, and obstacle racing.

Nutrend’s brand philosophy revolves around three recurring principles:

1. Quality: Emphasis on manufacturing standards, ingredient selection, and rigorous testing.
2. Functionality: Products are designed for specific nutritional purposes, such as hydration, endurance energy, recovery, or strength.
3. Taste: Unlike traditional functional-only supplements, Nutrend explicitly prioritizes taste alongside quality and composition.

The company positions itself as bringing functional nutrition closer to an active life, evolving from a traditional supplement provider to a broader sports nutrition and active-lifestyle food manufacturer.

Note: Categories are based on Nutrend’s current product catalogue and website.

As of 2026, Nutrend presents itself as a Czech manufacturer with over 30 years of industry experience. The company claims more than 250,000 customers and operates through its own branded stores, production infrastructure, and the NUTREND WORLD lifestyle complex. Its legal entity remains NUTREND D.S., a.s., registered in Olomouc.

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