NEXT Proteins, Inc. Employee Directory
ManufacturingCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
NEXT Proteins, Inc. is a Carlsbad-based manufacturer focused on protein-centered products for the nutrition market. Founded in 1988 by David Jenkins, the company has developed a portfolio that spans sports recovery, protein powders, bars and shakes, as well as specialty offerings for women and carbonated beverages. Its historical lineup includes ProOptibol, Designer Whey, Detour Protein Bars, Biggest Loser Protein Powders and Bars, Aria Women's Protein, and XAPP, a carbonated protein drink. Over time the company has reshaped its business through divestitures, including the sale of the Detour Protein Bar business to Forward Foods in 2006 and the disposition of Designer Whey assets to Designer Protein in 2011. Today NEXT Proteins holds six U.S. patents and international patents in 38 countries for sparkling protein products, reflecting a focus on a broad spectrum of protein beverages. The company operates within the manufacturing segment of the nutrition and supplement industry, supported by more than 15 years of in-house research and development.