--- title: Canadian Nutritional Ingredient Manufacturer, Bioriginal, Establishes U.S. Presence in Grand Junction description: Canadian nutritional ingredient manufacturer, Bioriginal, establishes U.S. presence in Grand Junction, Colorado image: https://info.gjep.org/hubfs/Bioriginal_Softgel_expansion.png --- [Skip to content](https://info.gjep.org/press-releases/bioriginal-establishes-presence-in-grand-junction#main-content) [![Grand Junction Economic Partnership logo ](https://info.gjep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/GJEP%20Logo%20-%20Full%20Color%20(1).png?width=1178&height=166&name=GJEP%20Logo%20-%20Full%20Color%20(1).png)](https://www.gjep.org/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact Us](https://www.gjep.org/contact-us/) [Contact Us](https://www.gjep.org/contact-us/) [![Grand Junction Economic Partnership logo ](https://info.gjep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/GJEP%20Logo%20-%20Full%20Color%20(1).png?width=1178&height=166&name=GJEP%20Logo%20-%20Full%20Color%20(1).png)](https://gjep.org) - [Visit Website](https://www.gjep.org/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Visit Website](https://www.gjep.org/) - [Contact us](https://www.gjep.org/contact-us/) [Contact us](https://www.gjep.org/contact-us/) # PRESS RELEASE Apr 1, 2026 11:00:00 AM # Canadian Nutritional Ingredient Manufacturer, Bioriginal, Establishes U.S. Presence in Grand Junction ![Picture of Grand Junction Economic Partnership](https://info.gjep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/cropped-GJEP-Favicon.webp?width=50&name=cropped-GJEP-Favicon.webp) [Grand Junction Economic Partnership](https://info.gjep.org/press-releases/author/grand-junction-economic-partnership) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://info.gjep.org/press-releases/bioriginal-establishes-presence-in-grand-junction) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://info.gjep.org/press-releases/bioriginal-establishes-presence-in-grand-junction) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://info.gjep.org/press-releases/bioriginal-establishes-presence-in-grand-junction) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://info.gjep.org/press-releases/bioriginal-establishes-presence-in-grand-junction) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://info.gjep.org/press-releases/bioriginal-establishes-presence-in-grand-junction) ![Bioriginal_Softgel_expansion](https://23141887.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/23141887/hubfs/Bioriginal_Softgel_expansion.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Bioriginal_Softgel_expansion.png) **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Grand Junction, Colorado (April 1, 2026)—** A Canadian-based manufacturer of nutritional ingredients, Bioriginal Food & Science Corp., has selected Grand Junction, Colorado, as the site of its newest U.S. expansion following a competitive site selection process. The expansion is expected to support job growth and increased manufacturing activity as Bioriginal invests in domestic production to better serve customers across the western United States. **“Another win for Western Colorado! I am excited to welcome Canadian based Bioriginal to expand in western Colorado, creating good-paying rural jobs. Colorado is the best place to live, work, and do business, and companies like Bioriginal support strong local economies, and employ our highly skilled workforce,”** said Gov. Jared Polis. Headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada, with facilities throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia, Bioriginal specializes in manufacturing nutritional supplements, including softgels, tinctures, bulk ingredients, and private- and white-label solutions for human and pet nutrition markets. The company’s expansion through the acquisition of Grand Junction–based Softgel Co. establishes a new U.S. based production facility, improving service levels and reducing lead times while integrating the operation into Bioriginal’s global supply network. **“Bioriginal’s investment is enabling Softgel Co. to expand our team and build on the strong manufacturing foundation in Grand Junction. With new technology and increased capacity, we’re better positioned to support U.S. customers, strengthen Bioriginal’s footprint, and deliver high-quality production to a growing number of customers,”** said Chad Stephens, Plant Manager for Softgel Co. Bioriginal selected Grand Junction due to the availability of an established manufacturing facility, a highly skilled workforce, and a business environment well-suited for nutraceutical production. The location enables the company to strengthen vertical integration, improve supply chain efficiency, and build upon existing local manufacturing expertise.  **“Bioriginal’s expansion in Grand Junction is a powerful example of how state and local partners can work together to bring high-quality, primary jobs and economic diversification to Western Colorado. Bioriginal’s commitment to our state further solidifies Colorado’s position as a premier destination for advanced manufacturing, and we are excited to welcome Bioriginal,”** said Eve Lieberman, Executive Director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT). Bioriginal Food & Science Corp’s expansion in Grand Junction is anticipated to create at least 20 new primary jobs over eight years, and received approval from the Colorado Economic Development Commission for the **Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit**, a performance-based incentive to support competitive, multi-state, or county relocation and expansion projects, providing Colorado state income tax credit equal to 50% of FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) tax paid by the company per net new job for each calendar year in the credit period. These incentives are contingent upon Bioriginal Food & Science Corp., referred to as Project Moose throughout the OEDIT review process, meeting net new job creation and salary requirements, including meeting or exceeding the average annual wage in Mesa County, which is currently $57,421. Bioriginal is recognized as a pioneer in the food and nutraceutical industries, developing proprietary methods and turnkey solutions for customers in highly competitive markets.“**Bioriginal’s investment will have a significant impact on Mesa County’s economy, creating high-quality, good-paying jobs and further diversifying our economic base. Their decision to choose Grand Junction as the site for their expansion shows our region’s ability to remain competitive and underscores Grand Junction as an emerging hub for logistics, manufacturing, and innovation,”** stated Curtis Englehart, Executive Director for the Grand Junction Economic Partnership. Throughout the expansion process, Bioriginal worked closely with the Grand Junction Economic Partnership and the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) to obtain an overview of available incentives and connect with state and local leadership. With over 30 years of global expertise, Bioriginal has carved out a niche by scientifically combining nutritional ingredients from around the world, sourced directly, to create unique and efficacious solutions. Bioriginal is passionate about nutritional ingredients and the health benefits they provide, discovering, anticipating trends, and pioneering within the Food and Nutraceutical industries since 1993. 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