April has brought some big news in the world of health and fitness. If you’ve been keeping an eye on things, you’ve likely heard the buzz about Nutrivend levelling up with its recent acquisition of CSN Supplements.
There are always movings and shakings in business, and it can be hard to get the bottom line. Talks of takeovers are often packed with corporate jargon and lead to more questions than answers.
But fear not, we’re here to unpack it all and get you better acquainted with the trio of brands making buying supplements easy: Nutrivend, Nutristore, and CSN Supplements.
Without further ado, let’s dive right in.
Nutrivend
If you’ve ever grabbed a pre-workout shot to gear up for a big session or swiped your card for a post-chest-day protein bar from one of the vending machines at your gym, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Nutrivend, maybe without even realising it.
Founded in 2012 by professional athletes, Nutrivend set out to shake up the vending industry.
Unlike the usual sugary fare found in vending machines, Nutrivend offers tailored vending services to gyms and fitness centres, keeping gym-goers fuelled up and hydrated for their workouts.
Fast forward to 2024, and Nutrivend has become one of the biggest players in sports nutrition vending in the UK.
Their services now range from vending machine sales and rentals to fully managed vending, wholesale distribution, and an e-commerce platform, which we’ll get onto shortly.
Servicing over 3,000 sites across the UK, the big question is: What’s been Nutrivend’s secret to success?
Well, aside from their stellar customer service track record, Nutrivend has nailed the art of partnering up with some heavy-hitting brands in sports nutrition.
Nestled in the slots of their vending machines, you’ll find products from big names like MyProtein, Grenade, and Lucozade, just to name-drop a few.
Nutrivend’s rapid ascension hasn’t escaped notice. The business was awarded Fast Growth 50 status four years running and is quickly establishing one of the most comprehensive distribution networks in the UK.
The Welsh outfit’s position in the market is only going to be strengthened by its recent acquisition of CSN Supplements, so next time you’re in the gym, keep your eyes peeled for some fresh products.
Nutristore
It’s understandable if Nutrivend’s services have flown under your radar. Let’s face it, your average gym-goer isn’t exactly in the market for a vending machine, unless you happen to boast a seriously impressive home gym setup.
But there’s more to Nutrivend than meets the eye, offering a way for everyday fitness enthusiasts to access their extensive selection of supplements. Introducing Nutristore – the second string to Nutrivend’s bow.
Sharing the same mission of ensuring accessible healthier choices, Nutristore offers an extensive array of top-tier global sports nutrition brands, all at some of the most competitive prices in the UK.
Make no mistake, Nutristore isn’t your typical discount supplement store. Similar to CSN, the platform serves as a trusted source of education within the fitness industry – a trait often overlooked in a world cluttered with clichés and extravagant claims.
Drawing on the same fruitful partnerships that propelled Nutrivend to its current success, Nutristore boasts an impressive lineup of the industry’s leading brands.
Those available include Grenade, Cellucor C4, Applied Nutrition, MyProtein, USN, PER4M, and Optimum Nutrition.
You might assume that Nutristore’s prices would be higher compared to shopping directly from the powerhouse brands listed above.
However, you’d be pleasantly surprised. Thanks to a steady flow of deals, customers keep flocking back for more. Discounts vary from 13% to a whopping 81% off the standard prices, and even new products aren’t left out of the sales frenzy.
You can pick up 2kg of Grenade’s new protein powder for only £39.99, marked down from £55.99. At less than £20 per kilogram, it’s an insane price for one of the most talked-about products on the market right now.
To help you pick the right supplements to fuel your fitness journey, Nutristore lists every product under goal-specific categories.
It’s those little touches that make shopping at Nutristore a breeze, especially if you’re new to the world of supplements and don’t know your BCAAs from your electrolytes.
CSN Supplements
CSN Supplements is the newest member of the Nutrivend family, and a quick comparison with Nutristore shows that it’s a seamless match.
The business started as Cardiff’s sole dedicated sports nutrition outlet and swiftly earned a stellar UK-wide reputation via its online platform, renowned for offering leading brands at competitive prices. Sound familiar?
But the parallels don’t stop there. Just like Nutristore, CSN values itself as an educational hub for gym lovers aiming to grow their understanding of supplements, while also fine-tuning their physique.
Over the years, CSN has amassed an unbeatable collection of supplements from some of the top names in the game. Think GHOST Lifestyle, Mountain Joes, The Skinny Food Co, and Muscle Moose, among others.
There is one big difference, however. Unlike Nutristore, CSN has gone the extra mile by whipping up its own range of supplements that includes everything from cream of rice to daily multivitamins.
Discounts are a dime a dozen here, with a dedicated specials section brimming with pages upon pages of incredible finds.
So, what changes now that CSN has joined forces with Nutrivend? Well, bosses have promised the merger will mean both brands have access to an even bigger arsenal of supplements.
We’ve also been told the online shopping experience is going to be taken to the next level, so expect to see Nutristore and CSN taken to new heights over the coming months.
