Lexington Pharmaceuticals Laboratories

Lexington Pharmaceuticals Laboratories is a specialty biotechnology and chemical research company based in Carmel, Indiana, primarily focused on the development of advanced manufacturing processes for high-intensity sweeteners. The company is an affiliate of Heartland Food Products Group and is led by CEO Ted Gelov. Lexington holds numerous patents related to the efficient chlorination of carbohydrates, specifically for the production of sucralose, the active ingredient in Splenda. Its innovations aim to improve yield, reduce environmental waste, and lower production costs in the global sweetener market. Additionally, the company has engaged in natural product discovery, identifying novel compounds such as the phytotoxin mevalocidin.