OUR HISTORY

Honoring the legacy, Embracing the future
1979

Ron Van Beek began his career as a sales representative at Fandsco, building a foundation in feed additives and developing a deep understanding of producer needs.

1987

Launched a natural meat venture—an early entrepreneurial step that strengthened his expertise in product distribution and market fit.

1990
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Founded Van Beek Scientific, marking the beginning of in-house product development and a growing focus on pectin-based solutions, probiotics, enzymes, and vitamins. Began sourcing and importing products from a diversified network of global partners.

1994

Established a permanent operational base with construction of the company's main facility following earlier rebuilding efforts. Expanded the office space to recapture manufacturing space and expand marketing and sales teams.

1997

Founded Van Beek Nutrition, expanding ownership, innovation, and proprietary product development, including early advancements for precision formulations in livestock diets.

2001

Launched the companion animal division and introduced DiaGel.

2006

Unified multiple entities to form Van Beek Natural Science—creating a more integrated, scalable business with expanded operational capabilities.

2009

Continued making advancements and upgrades to the Van Beek Nutrition facility to support continued growth.

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2015

Achieved full ownership of Van Beek Nutrition and Thermocal Minerals of Idaho, creating a new direction that opened new markets and allowed for accelerated growth.

2022

Expanded rapidly in companion animal health, entering e-commerce, distribution, and retail channels to meet increasing demand.

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2025

Algostream Inc. takes ownership of company assets and trade names, marking a transition of ownership and the beginning of a new era while honoring the legacy and embracing the future.

RON VAN BEEK

Ron Van Beek didn’t just found Van Beek Natural Science – he built a philosophy. One rooted in challenging conventional thinking, thinking in systems, and advancing animal health through nutrition and real-world insight. Today, while he is no longer part of Algostream Inc., he collaborates in a strategic advisory role, focused on sharing knowledge and shaping the future of the industry.