Our Mission
To bring natural, healthy and sustainable chia products to consumers worldwide with a full commitment to our corporate social and environmental responsibilities.
About Benexia
More Than a Chia Ingredient Company
Science, sustainability and innovation working together to shape the future of a healthier food industry.
At Benexia, we believe that better ingredients create better food.
For more than two decades, we have specialized exclusively in chia, combining regenerative agriculture, scientific research and vertically integrated production to help food, beverage and nutraceutical companies develop products that meet today's consumers' nutritional and sustainability expectations.
Our commitment extends far beyond supplying ingredients — we partner with our customers to drive innovation, build trust and create long-term value across the entire food chain.
Who we are
Building the Future of Chia Innovation
Benexia is a global company dedicated exclusively to developing premium chia ingredients for the food, beverage and nutraceutical industries.
Our purpose is to unlock the full potential of one of the world’s most valuable ancestral seeds by combining science, agriculture and innovation to create premium ingredient solutions that help manufacturers develop healthier, more functional and more sustainable products.
Today, Benexia partners with leading brands around the world that are looking for more than ingredients. They seek a trusted innovation partner with the scientific expertise, technical knowledge and commitment needed to shape the future of healthier food.
100% Chia-dedicated A single crop, mastered end to end 
20+ Years of chia expertise Since 2005 
10,000+ Hectares of chia farmland Under regenerative practices 
4,000+ Metric tons of chia seeds annually Our expertise
More Than Two Decades Focused on Chia. Endless Innovation.
At Benexia, expertise means understanding chia from every perspective.
Over the past two decades, we have built deep knowledge across agriculture, ingredient functionality, nutrition science and food applications. Our multidisciplinary teams work together to transform scientific knowledge into practical ingredient solutions that help manufacturers overcome formulation challenges and accelerate product innovation.
Our expertise extends across multiple areas:
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Science-Based Innovation
Research drives every ingredient we develop.
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Ingredient Functionality
Optimizing texture, stability, nutritional value and performance across food applications.
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Food & Beverage Applications
Supporting manufacturers from formulation through commercialization.
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Regulatory & Technical Support
Helping customers navigate global regulatory requirements and ingredient implementation.
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Global Supply Chain
Delivering reliable, scalable ingredient solutions worldwide.
Sustainability
Better Ingredients Begin With Better Agriculture
Great ingredients are designed long before harvest. The way crops are grown directly influences nutritional quality, biodiversity and long-term environmental impact.
That is why sustainability and good agricultural practices have always been an essential part of Benexia’s business model. Through regenerative agriculture, responsible manufacturing and continuous innovation, we work to create ingredients that support healthier food systems while protecting natural resources for future generations.
20+ Years dedicated to chia
10,000 Hectares under regenerative agriculture
Zero Water used in manufacturing
30+ Farming partners
Our story
Two decades, one seed.
A Vision That Grew With Every Harvest
Benexia began with a simple belief: chia had the potential to become one of the world's most valuable ingredients for healthier, functional nutrition.
What started as an agricultural vision gradually evolved into an integrated platform combining farming, ingredient manufacturing, scientific research, and global commercialization.
Today, after more than two decades of continuous innovation, Benexia has become a trusted partner for companies seeking premium chia ingredients supported by science, quality and sustainability.
- 2005
The Beginning
From Chia Expertise to Benexia
Benexia was founded by farmers, agronomists and entrepreneurs with a shared vision: to develop the nutritional and functional potential of chia and bring it to the global food industry.
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- 2011
Expanding Beyond the Seed
Building Our Ingredient Expertise
Benexia began developing specialized chia ingredients, expanding its expertise beyond whole chia seeds into chia oil, protein and fiber.
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- 2012
Advancing Chia Food Safety
Developing a Validated Chia Pasteurization Process
Benexia developed its first chia pasteurization system, achieving a 5-log reduction in pathogens and microorganisms and advancing the safety of chia processing at industrial scale.
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- 2014
Opening New Markets for Chia Oil
EU Novel Food Authorization
Benexia achieved EU Novel Food authorization for chia oil, marking an important regulatory milestone and opening new opportunities for chia-based Omega-3 applications in the European market.
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- 2015–2016
Building Industrial Capabilities
A Dedicated Chia Processing Facility
Benexia designed and built its dedicated chia processing facility in Arica, Chile, marking an important step in the company's evolution from chia cultivation to specialized ingredient manufacturing at industrial scale.
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- 2017
Meeting Global Food Safety Standards
Strengthening Quality for Global Markets
Benexia's Arica facility achieved FSSC 22000 certification, alongside Halal, Kosher and Organic certifications, reinforcing the company's ability to meet internationally recognized food safety and quality requirements.
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- 2020
Expanding Our Agricultural Footprint
Strengthening Chia Production Across South America
Building on its agricultural operations in Argentina and Bolivia, Benexia expanded its chia production operations into Paraguay, establishing a new agricultural base in Santa Rosa del Monday and further strengthening its vertically integrated supply chain across South America.
- 2021
Making Omega-3 More Versatile
Expanding Omega-3 into New Applications
Benexia expanded the versatility of chia Omega-3 with ALA Powder, a patented microencapsulated chia oil in powder format designed for liquid and powder applications where adding oil is not otherwise feasible.
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- 2025
Bringing Chia Innovation to Consumers
From Ingredient Expertise to the Consumer Shelf
Benexia's chia expertise reached a new milestone with the launch of Seeds of Wellness® Chia Milk in the U.S., demonstrating how decades of ingredient knowledge can translate into innovative products for everyday nutrition.
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Growing with Purpose
Becoming a Certified B Corporation
Benexia became a Certified B Corporation, marking an important recognition of its commitment to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.
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From One Seed to a Platform of Possibilities
More Than Two Decades Dedicated to Chia
Today, Benexia brings together agricultural expertise, science, vertically integrated production and application knowledge to develop premium chia-based ingredients for food, beverage and nutraceutical innovation worldwide.
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What guides us
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Vision
To be considered the worldwide expert in innovative chia-based nutritional solutions.
To guarantee quality and commercial support that differentiates Benexia in the mind of our customers and their consumers.
Our Values
- Our People The safety of our people is our priority. We provide a safe and pleasant working environment for all, and encourage the personal and professional development of every employee.
- Excellence and Innovation Our customers and international partners expect the highest standards of quality and service. We ensure that by practicing excellence in every task, encouraging creativity, efficiency and responsibility.
- Teamwork Together we meet the company’s goals, improving efficiency and productivity through the professional contribution of each employee, in a climate of respect and good relationships.
- Sustainability We carry out our activities profitably while respecting the environment and without compromising the ability of future generations to produce food, seeking positive impact across the entire supply chain.
Our values guide every decision we make — from agriculture and innovation to customer partnerships and long-term sustainability.
Where we work
From South America to the World
Three connected footprints — farms, factory and headquarters — form one continuous, traceable chain.
- Arica Industrial plant
- Santa Cruz Agricultural production
- Salta Agricultural production
- Alto Paraná Agricultural production
- Oruro Warehousing
- Santiago Commercial office
Headquarters
Vitacura, Santiago, Chile — commercial, technical and regulatory teams.
Processing
Arica, Chile — a modern, food-grade chia plant and home of MicroTech® milling.
Farms and Cleaning Facilities
A network of family-owned farms across Bolivia, Argentina and Paraguay, and exclusive chia seed cleaning facilities close to the productive sites.
Global reach
Can we supply you? The numbers say yes.
60+ Countries served 11 in the Americas · 19 in EMEA · 31 in Asia
35 Distribution partners 12 in the Americas · 12 in EMEA · 11 in Asia & Oceania
220+ Food & nutrition applications
320+ Industrial customers served
10,000+ Tons of chia transformed
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International Markets
Supplying customers across North America, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East, Asia and Oceania.
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Distribution Network
Working with trusted distribution partners to provide local support and reliable access to Benexia ingredients.
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Manufacturing & Supply
A vertically integrated supply chain designed to ensure consistency, traceability and dependable global delivery.
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Technical Support
Supporting customers worldwide with application expertise, formulation guidance and scientific knowledge.
Let's build your next formulation with chia.
Request samples, technical data sheets and regulatory documentation — or talk directly with our ingredient specialists about your market and application.