Founded in Southeast Asia
The Lecka story began in the fall of 2019 when our German founder, Markus—a successful trail runner himself—moved to the highlands of Vietnam to train for his ultra marathons.
It quickly became clear to him that the extremely fresh and natural ingredients from the local area could be harnessed for endurance sports nutrition.
After two years of testing and development alongside the local running community, the first Lecka products hit the market in 2022.
The concept:
Natural and, above all, delicious sports nutrition, sustainable supply chains in Southeast Asia, and top-notch quality.
World's First Farm to Nutrition
From the beginning, our vision was clear: to create natural, delicious sports nutrition with a transparent, local, and direct supply chain in Southeast Asia. Our products are crafted where the ingredients are harvested—ensuring top quality, exceptional taste, and fair conditions for everyone involved.
Initially, we operated our own factory in northern Vietnam; today, we work with dedicated partners in central and southern Vietnam. This close-knit collaboration means that ingredients like the bananas and passion fruits in our energy gels go from farm to finished product in less than 18 hours.
It’s our commitment to sustainability, freshness, and authenticity, allowing people worldwide to savor the true flavors of Vietnam. Who else can offer that?
No Nasties. No Maltodextrin
Nature fuels our performance, offering essential nutrients for every adventure.
Our mission is to bring joy and energy to your exercise, with products that support you through tough challenges—no more upset stomachs or digestive troubles.
Our goal is simple: create delicious, functional nutrition that everyone can enjoy, so you can focus on pushing your limits and savoring the journey.
Lecka products are:
- Free from maltodextrin
- Free from artificial sugars
- Free from any kind of flavoring
- Packed with real fruits, seeds, and nuts
- Designed to be gentle on the stomach — even during long runs
Growing the Community
We were founded out of the trail running community. We love being part it. See some of the impressions below.
News
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How we build communities globally
Two key elements to building Lecka are having a great product and building long-lasting trust with communities. Everything else will fall into place then.
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Launch in Puerto Rico, Switzerland and a NO to processed sugars
Hear the background story about the launch in Puerto Rico and Switzerland. He takes you through the last few months of work and how those two countries came about. Also, each country brings its challenges and opportunities. We never stop learning!
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Clean Fuel, Clear Proof: Why Lecka Publishes Its Lab Tests
We are proud to publicly share the microbiological, nutritional, and pesticide testing results for our energy bars and energy gels.
