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About Axiom Foods

The world's first.
Still the most innovative.

Axiom Foods is the world's first, largest, and most innovative source for allergen-friendly, whole grain brown rice ingredients.

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David Janow
CEO & Founder
"Since 2005 I have been dedicated to maximizing the potential of whole grain brown rice as the ultimate food ingredient — one that is truly better for you."
2002
Created first rice protein feed-grade spec
2005
Founded Axiom Foods
20+
Years leading the industry
30+
Countries served
Who We Are

More than an
ingredient
company

Axiom Foods is the world's first, largest and most innovative source for allergen-friendly, whole grain brown rice (WGBR) products. Working closely with the food, beverage, nutraceutical and specialty foods industries, David Janow has led the industry for over twenty years.

At Axiom Foods, we are dedicated to outstanding technology and quality control — leading to whole grain brown rice protein concentrates and isolates, sugars, sugar solids, milks, flours and starches. All Axiom products are derived through an all-natural, patented process from whole grain brown rice — the world's most perfect protein-rich food.

The results are dietary inclusive ingredients that help manufacturers produce "Better for You" products for all their customers. Axiom meets international standards across gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, kosher, non-GMO, and free-from formulations.

Since 2005, Axiom Foods has been dedicated to maximizing the potential of whole grain brown rice as the ultimate food product ingredient. Starting with our flagship Oryzatein® — the first and only brown rice protein of its kind — we are continuously expanding the possibilities, now with our 2.1 generation that tests with no measurable lead levels.

Gluten Free Vegetarian Vegan Kosher Non-GMO Verified Allergen Friendly Whole Grain Certified Non-GMO Verified Free-From
Our Mission

Dedicated to making food more inclusive
for everyone.

Axiom Foods is dedicated to being the leading supplier of hypoallergenic, whole grain brown rice ingredients and products — through outstanding research, technology, quality control, and sharing of knowledge.

We are dedicated to excellent customer service, including helping customers formulate finished products in partnership with our premiere formulators. The end goal is to make food and nutritional products more inclusive for consumers by introducing alternative, allergen-friendly and healthy ingredients to manufacturers throughout the world.

Outstanding Technology
Continuous investment in proprietary, chemical-free processing technology to set new industry standards — beginning with the world's first food-grade rice protein specification.
Quality Control
Rigorous quality systems at every stage of production — from raw material sourcing to finished ingredient testing — ensuring consistency, purity, and safety for every customer.
Customer Partnership
We work alongside customers to formulate finished products with our premiere formulators — treating every relationship as a long-term partnership, not a transaction.
Our History

Two decades of pioneering plant protein.

David Janow became a recognized expert in rice protein manufacturing when he created the first feed-grade specification for rice protein in 2002 — a standard still used today. What started in animal nutrition became a mission to improve human health.

2002
The First Rice Protein Specification

David Janow creates the feed-grade specification for rice protein in animal food — the first of its kind. The specification is adopted by major pet manufacturers and recognized as the industry standard, establishing a 65% protein concentration that competitors struggled to replicate without chemical shortcuts.

Foundation
2004
The Melamine Crisis & Axiom's Integrity

While competitors resorted to adding Melamine to falsely achieve protein measurements in feed-grade products, Axiom Foods remained committed to proprietary, chemical-free processes — maintaining protein levels consistently higher than any competitor without compromise.

Integrity
2005
Axiom Foods Founded — Oryzatein® Launched

David starts Axiom Foods with a singular vision: bring the benefits of whole grain brown rice protein to human nutrition. Oryzatein® becomes the world's first food-grade, hexane-free rice protein — setting a standard no competitor had achieved. Celiac patients, vegans, lactose-intolerant consumers, and athletes all gain access to a clean, complete protein source.

Founding
2009
First Clinical Trials Published

Axiom commissions peer-reviewed clinical research on Oryzatein® — the first studies to compare rice protein head-to-head with whey for muscle protein synthesis. Results show equivalence, giving Oryzatein® the only clinical backing in the plant protein category.

Science
2013
Dairy Alternatives Expanded

Axiom launches Oryz-O-Lait™ rice milk powder and AvenOlait® oat milk powder — extending the WGBR platform into the fast-growing dairy alternatives market. Both products are produced in the USA with no growth hormones, steroids, or antibiotics.

Expansion
2018
Global Distribution Network Built

Strategic partnerships with Brenntag, Healy Group, and leading regional distributors give Axiom a commercial footprint in 30+ countries. The network supports consistent supply at scale for multinational food and beverage manufacturers.

Growth
2022
CLEAR Protein Technology Developed

Axiom introduces CLEAR Proteins — patent-pending 100% soluble rice and pea protein that dissolves as a true clear solution in water, even in acidic beverages. No gums required. A breakthrough for the booming protein water and clear RTD market.

Innovation
2025
Oryzatein® 2.1 — Zero Measurable Lead

After years of R&D, Axiom launches Oryzatein® 2.1 — the world's first plant protein to test with no measurable lead levels. The product also features a pure white color, grit-free texture, and dramatically improved solubility. A defining milestone in the history of plant protein.

Milestone