What Nutrisens does

Nutrisens is a French medical and clinical nutrition company headquartered in Francheville (Lyon metropolitan area), incorporated as a Société par Actions Simplifiée (NUTRISENS SAS) with share capital of €3,888,440 and a stated founding year of 2006. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes specialized nutritional products and services for patients with dysphagia, malnutrition, food allergies, chronic diseases (renal insufficiency, oncology, neurodegenerative conditions), and post-surgical nutritional needs, as well as for active-nutrition consumers under its Fortesens sub-brand. It operates as a mission-driven enterprise (Entreprise à Mission) and has received EcoVadis Gold Medal recognition for CSR in 2025 and the EY Prix de l'Avenir Agroalimentaire 2026.

The core product portfolio spans texture-modified meals compliant with IDDSI levels 3-7, oral nutritional supplements (CNO), protein concentrates and enriched meals, thickened beverages, and an allergen-free meal line (Cuisin'éSens) controlled against 50 allergens. The proprietary gelling and thickening agents Gel'Easy and Gel'Clear — 100% natural, amylase-resistant, and stable across temperature variations — are central to the dysphagia portfolio. Several SKUs are classified as DADFMS (Denrée Alimentaire Destinée à des Fins Médicales Spéciales), requiring pharmacy dispensing and medical supervision. Beyond products, Nutrisens sells professional services through its NutriD dietitian network: nutritional audits, qualifying training programs, operational support for healthcare facilities, and diagnostic tools (DSA Pack, PARAD) for malnutrition risk screening.

Revenue is generated across four channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce (shop.nutrisens.com), a mapped partner pharmacy network across France, direct institutional sales to EHPAD nursing homes, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers (supported by commercial advisors and chef account managers), and a professional portal (pro.nutrisens.com). Pricing is quote-based for institutional and medical contracts and unit-based for pharmacy and DTC channels, with free DTC shipping above €75. The company claims European leadership in specific/medical nutrition and is pursuing international expansion (evidenced by an Italian-language site and the March 2025 acquisition of Prodiet Medical Nutrition).

Name

Nutrisens

Legal name

NUTRISENS SAS

Website

https://nutrisens.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Nutrisens is a French medical nutrition company that develops and distributes clinical nutrition products—including texture-modified meals, oral nutritional supplements, and proprietary gelling agents—for patients with dysphagia, malnutrition, and food allergies, sold via pharmacies, healthcare institutions, and direct-to-consumer channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clinical and Medical Nutrition

NAICS

Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers (42449), Food (Health) Supplement Retailers (456191)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Foods for Special Dietary Needs Manufacturing (Gluten-Free, Allergen-Free, Low-FODMAP, Low-Sodium) (AFAKAJAD)

Keywords

• Clinical nutrition products
• Dysphagia management foods
• Oral nutritional supplements
• Texture-modified meals
• Medical nutrition formulations

Headquarters

HQ city

Francheville

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Nutrisens operates its own online boutique (shop.nutrisens.com) selling products directly to individual consumers and caregivers. The professional portal (pro.nutrisens.com) serves institutional buyers. Both channels handle product ordering and fulfillment.
2. Pharmacy Distribution: A significant portion of Nutrisens products are distributed through pharmacy partners across France. Products available include hyperprotein breads, biscuits, enriched drinks, thickened waters, and protein powders. Pharmacists dispense and recommend products to patients.
3. Healthcare Facility Contracts: Nutrisens supplies texture-modified meals, protein-enriched foods, and dysphagia solutions to healthcare institutions including EHPAD (nursing homes), hospitals, and rehabilitation centers. Services include auditing, operational support, and training.
4. Professional Services and Training: Nutrisens offers fee-based services including nutritional audits, operational support, and qualifying training programs for healthcare professionals and institutional kitchen staff through its NutriD network of dietitians.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nutrisens designs, manufactures, and distributes specialized medical and clinical nutrition foods—including texture-modified meals, oral nutritional supplements, protein concentrates, thickened waters, and allergen-free meal solutions—alongside supporting professional services (NutriD dietitian consulting, malnutrition screening tools, training and audits) for patients with dysphagia, malnutrition, food allergies, and post-surgical needs. Products are sold direct-to-consumer through shop.nutrisens.com, via a French pharmacy network, and direct to healthcare institutions such as EHPAD nursing homes and hospitals.

Product overview

Nutrisens is a European leader in medical nutrition and clinical nutrition, offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialized food products and services for patients with dysphagia, malnutrition, food allergies, digestive disorders, and post-surgical nutritional needs. The company's core product lines include texture-modified meals (pureed, minced, soft), protein concentrates, oral nutritional supplements, thickened water products, and allergen-free meal solutions. The product portfolio is organized around distinct sub-brands and categories: Fortesens (active nutrition for well-being), medical nutrition products for dysphagia management (Gel'Easy, Gel'Clear, gelled waters), malnutrition treatment products (Protinut, Calorinut, Hyperdrink, enriched meals), allergy-free solutions (Cuisinésens), and digestive health products. Beyond products, Nutrisens provides professional services including expert consultation (NutriD), diagnostic tools (DSA Pack, PARAD), training programs, audits, and operational support for healthcare facilities. The company sells directly through its online shop (shop.nutrisens.com) and through pharmacy partners across France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fortesens: Product line for vitality and well-being, including protein cereals, protein soups, protein drinks, collagen peptides, and protein biscuits.
• NutriD
• Gel'Easy
• Gel'Clear
• DSA Pack
• PARAD

Products and services

• Gel'Easy 100% natural gelling preparation used to texture-adapt dishes (purees, liquids) for dysphagic patients; resists salivary amylase and maintains texture across temperatures.
• Gel'Clear Food thickener in powder format (24-month shelf life) that dissolves instantly in hot or cold preparations; reduces choking risk for patients with dysphagia and resists temperature variations.
• Hyperdrink High-protein oral nutritional supplement drink available in multiple flavors, used for malnutrition treatment and nutritional enrichment in patients unable to meet needs through normal food.
• Protinut Protein powder for enriching food, used in recipes and meal preparation to increase protein intake for patients with malnutrition or increased protein needs.
• Cereal'nut HP+ Enriched cereal preparation designed for malnutrition treatment and nutritional supplementation at breakfast or as a snack.
• Pain G-Nutrition Enriched brioche-style bread designed for daily nutritional enrichment, helping combat malnutrition in elderly and at-risk populations.
• Calorinut Caloric supplement for food enrichment, providing concentrated energy for patients with increased caloric needs.
• Protipulse Protein and energy supplement in powder format for combating malnutrition and supporting muscle mass preservation.
• Nutribeur Vegetable oil with butter flavor for cooking, searing, or sautéing meats and vegetables, designed for food enrichment in medical nutrition kitchens.
• Forteocare Protein supplement specifically designed for bone health support, combining protein with bone-health nutrients.
• Vegeocare Plant-based protein solution adapted for individuals requiring protein supplementation with plant-based preferences or restrictions.
• Fortesens Active nutrition line for vitality and general well-being, including protein cereals, soups, drinks, collagen peptides, and protein biscuits, targeting healthy aging and sports nutrition consumers.
• Repas à texture modifiée Texture-modified meals (pureed, minced, soft) covering IDDSI levels 3–7 for patients with dysphagia, chewing difficulties, or post-surgical requirements; available in fresh and long-conservation formats.
• Sauces protéinées (protein sauces field format) New field-use format of protein-enriched sauces designed for terrain/operational use in healthcare kitchens and institutional meal preparation.
• Cuisin'éens (Allergen-free meal solutions) Complete meal solutions free from 50 major allergens, designed for individuals with food allergies and intolerances.
• Nutrifruit Fruit-based nutritional products (protein-rich or fiber-rich variants) for nutritional enrichment via fruit format.
• NutriD (dietitian consultation service) Expert nutrition consulting service providing support and advice to healthcare professionals, institutional kitchens, and patients through a network of dietitians.
• DSA Pack Diagnostic tool / nutritional assessment protocol for evaluating food intake and malnutrition risk in elderly patients, used by healthcare professionals in care facilities.
• PARAD Tool designed to prevent malnutrition risk, supporting healthcare professionals in early identification and intervention.
• Formations qualifiantes (qualifying training programs) Qualified training programs for healthcare professionals on nutrition management, dysphagia care, and malnutrition prevention and treatment.
• Audits de prestation Professional audit services for healthcare establishments to assess nutritional care quality and identify improvement areas.
• Accompagnement opérationnel Operational support services helping healthcare facilities implement nutrition solutions and improve patient care processes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products address over 2 million malnourished people in France
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Silver AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Silver Alliance is a network of companies dedicated to healthy aging. Nutrisens and Silver Alliance share a common commitment to well-being in aging, collaborating on initiatives including senior screening events across France to promote nutrition and health awareness.
• Collectif de Lutte contre la DénutritioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2025Nutrisens signed the charter of the Collective Against Malnutrition, joining a multi-stakeholder initiative to combat malnutrition in France through prevention, early detection, and treatment.
• AminogramminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 November 2025Partnership between Nutrisens and Aminogram to strengthen the fight against malnutrition, combining Nutrisens' medical nutrition products with Aminogram's nutritional expertise.
• UD2MS (Union Des Maison de Retraite)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint publication of a Livre Blanc (white paper) on personalized nutrition in EHPAD nursing homes, developed collaboratively by Nutrisens and UD2MS to address nutrition challenges in care facilities.
• La Cuisine (Business Incubator)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNutrisens offers 6-month incubation programs at 'La Cuisine' (also called 'la marmite') to winners of innovation awards in the agri-food sector, providing expert guidance and support to nutrition and health start-ups.
• EcotropheliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNutrisens awards 'coup de cœur' prizes to winners of Ecotrophelia, the student food innovation competition. Winners receive 6 months of incubation at La Cuisine.
• InnovafoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNutrisens awards 'coup de cœur' prizes to winners of Innovafood, the national competition for agri-food innovation across all plant-based sectors. Winners receive 6 months of incubation support.
• Petit PoucetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNutrisens awards 'coup de cœur' prizes to winners of the Petit Poucet competition, open to students and young graduates from business schools, engineering schools, universities, and design schools. Winners receive 6 months of incubation.
• Le Pack AccélérateurminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNutrisens participates in Le Pack, the sport business accelerator launched by LOU Rugby, Village by CA Centre-est, and GL Events, awarding special commendation prizes to innovative start-ups in the sector.
• MatatieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Matatie for allergen-free cakes and treats. Nutrisens refers customers to Matatie's products via its online shop, expanding the range of allergy-friendly options available to consumers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Nestlé Health Science: Global medical nutrition division of Nestlé offering ONS, tube feeds, and dysphagia products (e.g., Resource, ThickenUp). Competes with Nutrisens across institutional and pharmacy channels in France and globally, but at much larger scale and with broader product portfolios.
• Danone Nutricia: Medical nutrition arm of Danone selling ONS, enteral nutrition, and disease-specific formulas. Overlaps directly with Nutrisens in dysphagia and malnutrition categories, with strong European distribution and clinical evidence base.
• Abbott Nutrition: Global medical nutrition business (Ensure, Nepro, Vital products). Competes with Nutrisens in ONS and clinical nutrition, with deep institutional contracts and pharmacy presence across Europe.
• Fresenius Kabi: Major clinical and enteral nutrition provider serving hospitals and home-care. Overlaps with Nutrisens in disease-specific nutrition, parenteral/enteral feeds, and ONS.
• Lactalis (Nutrition Santé): French dairy major with a clinical/specialized nutrition business. Domestic competitor to Nutrisens in protein-enriched foods, hospital nutrition, and elderly care markets in France.

Emerging players

• Dr. Schär: European specialist in gluten-free and allergen-controlled foods. Comparable to Nutrisens' allergen-free 'Cuisinésens' range, with overlapping institutional and pharmacy channels across Europe.
• Vitaflo (Vitaflo International): Specialist medical nutrition company (part of Nestlé Health Science) focused on disease-specific and pediatric nutrition. Comparable to Nutrisens in clinical/medical nutrition positioning and HCP-targeted sales model.

Direct peers

• Aymes Nutrition: UK-based medical nutrition company offering oral nutritional supplements, dysphagia products, and disease-specific nutrition. Closely comparable to Nutrisens in product mix, target customers (patients, HCPs, care homes), and sales-led GTM.
• Nutriset: French specialist in therapeutic and ready-to-use foods for malnutrition (notably Plumpy'nut). Closely comparable to Nutrisens in disease-specific nutritional formulations and institutional humanitarian nutrition channels.

Regional players

• Priméal: French organic and specialized food brand owned by Ekibio. Partial overlap with Nutrisens' allergen-free and special-diet lines via organic/health food retail channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/NUTRISENS-nutrition
• Xx.com/groupenutrisens
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nutrisens

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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