Biosa

Name

Biosa

Legal name

Biosa ApS

Website

https://biosa.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Fermented Health and Wellness Products

NAICS

Health and Personal Care Retailers (456)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Probiotic & Live-Culture Beverage Production (Shots, Tonics) (AFAFAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Kombucha & Other Fermented Non-Alcoholic Beverages (AFAFABAK), Probiotics & Digestive Health Supplements (CRADAGAF), Non-Antibiotic Health & Performance Supplements (Immune, Gut Health, Stress/Heat Support) (AFADALAO), Organic & Biological Input Retail (Biostimulants, Biopesticides, OMRI) (AFABAJAK)

Keywords

• Fermented probiotic drinks
• Organic health supplements
• Animal feed supplements
• Organic soil improvement
• Natural skincare products

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederiksværk

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct product sales (B2C e-commerce + retail): Biosa generates revenue primarily through direct sales of fermented products to consumers via its own e-commerce storefront and through retail distribution partners including Helsam, Matas, and Bilka. Products are sold in one-time purchases and subscription plans (25% discount). Products are categorized into three segments: human health (Vita Biosa, Derma Biosa), animal health (Animal Biosa, Nordic Biosa), and soil/garden (Terra Biosa, Bokashi Biosa Klid).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Biosa develops, produces, and sells organic fermented products based on lactic acid bacteria and 19 organic herbs for human consumption (Vita Biosa drinks, Derma Biosa skincare), animal supplementation (Animal Biosa, Nordic Biosa), and soil/composting (Terra Biosa, Bokashi Biosa Klid). Products are sold via direct-to-consumer e-commerce with subscription options and through Danish retail chains and international distributors in more than 30 countries.

Product overview

Biosa is a Danish family-owned company producing organic fermented products based on lactic acid bacteria and microorganisms for promoting health in humans, animals, and soil. The product portfolio centers around Vita Biosa—a fermented drink with 8 strains of lactic acid bacteria and 19 organic herbs, available in four flavor variants (Original, Bær, Ingefær, Hyben) and three sizes (500ml, 1000ml, 3-liter). The portfolio extends to Derma Biosa for natural skincare, Animal Biosa and Nordic Biosa as fermented feed supplements for animals, Terra Biosa as an organic soil improvement product, and Bokashi Biosa Klid for kitchen composting. All products share a foundation of fermentation technology with lactic acid bacteria and organic herbs, unified by the company's focus on organic ingredients, sustainability, and natural health solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vita Biosa: Organic fermented drink with lactic acid bacteria and 19 herbs, available in 4 flavors: Original, Bær (Berry), Ingefær (Ginger), and Hyben (Rosehip).
• Derma Biosa
• Animal Biosa
• Nordic Biosa
• Terra Biosa
• Bokashi Biosa Klid

Products and services

• Vita Biosa Original Organic fermented probiotic drink with 8 strains of lactic acid bacteria and 19 organic herbs; available in 500ml, 1000ml, and 3-liter bag-in-box sizes. Targeted at health-conscious consumers, including pregnant/nursing women and children from age 1+.
• Vita Biosa Bær (Berry) Organic fermented probiotic drink with juice from aronia, blackcurrant, and blueberry, providing a milder and sweeter taste; available in 1000ml and 3-liter sizes.
• Vita Biosa Ingefær (Ginger) Organic fermented probiotic drink with ginger juice and acerola berries providing natural vitamin C for normal immune system function; available in 500ml and 1000ml sizes.
• Vita Biosa Hyben (Rosehip) Organic fermented probiotic drink with organic rosehip purée offering a lightly sour characteristic rosehip flavor; available in 3-liter size.
• Vita Biosa Smagssæt (Flavor Bundle) Bundle of all four Vita Biosa flavor variants (Original, Bær, Ingefær, Hyben) for consumers to try all varieties.
• Derma Biosa Natural moisturizing skin cream with organic Aloe Vera, cold-pressed oils, shea butter, vitamin E, Vita Biosa, and organic MSM, supporting optimal skin pH balance (~5.0); available in 150ml size.
• Animal Biosa Organic liquid feed supplement with fermented herbs for maintaining normal gastrointestinal function in pets (dogs, cats, birds, aquariums) and livestock; available in 500ml, 3-liter, and 10-liter sizes.
• Nordic Biosa Organic fermented feed supplement specifically developed for horses with fermented herbs and organic acids to maintain normal intestinal function; sold exclusively through Nordic Horse partnership.
• Terra Biosa Organic soil improvement product with microorganisms for decomposition of organic material and improved growing environment for crops; available in 3-liter and 10-liter sizes for gardens, greenhouses, and agricultural fields.
• Bokashi Biosa Klid Organic bokashi bran for fermenting food waste in Bokashi bins, converting food waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer for soil and plants.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% CO2-neutral energy: Energy consumption matched with origin certificates for Danish wind energy
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nordic HorsecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNordic Horse is the exclusive reseller for Nordic Biosa, a product specifically developed for horses. Nordic Biosa is sold through Nordic Horse's channels. The partnership is aligned with both companies' focus on using nature's own raw materials for animal health.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• KeVita: US-based kombucha and probiotic tonic brand acquired by PepsiCo. Comparable to Biosa in the fermented probiotic beverage category but operates with the resources of a global incumbent.
• Yakult: Global pioneer of lactic acid bacteria probiotic drinks with presence in 40+ countries. Comparable as the global reference point for single-serve probiotic beverages and the main scale incumbent Biosa competes against for shelf space.
• Danone (Actimel): Multinational food giant whose Actimel and Activia lines dominate probiotic yogurt drinks in Europe. Comparable as the incumbent that defines category pricing and shelf-share dynamics Biosa must navigate in Danish retail.

Direct peers

• Bio-Kult: UK-based multi-strain probiotic supplement brand sold in health retail and DTC. Comparable as a small specialty probiotic brand competing on documented strain counts and natural formulations against mainstream incumbents.
• Symprove: UK-based live liquid probiotic beverage focused on gut health. Comparable to Vita Biosa as a premium, unpasteurized probiotic drink targeting health-conscious consumers via DTC and select retail.
• Lifeway Foods: US-based manufacturer of kefir and probiotic cultured dairy and non-dairy drinks. Comparable to Biosa as a fermented probiotic beverage maker with a broad flavor portfolio and DTC + retail distribution.
• BioGaia: Swedish-listed probiotic company developing lactic acid bacteria products for human and animal health. Highly comparable to Biosa on the probiotic/lactic-acid-bacteria technology core, multi-strain formulations, and presence in both human supplements and animal applications.
• GoodBelly: US probiotic juice and shot brand owned by NextFoods. Comparable as a shelf-stable probiotic drink positioned at the intersection of natural/organic and digestive health, sold through retail and DTC.

Regional players

• Novozymes: Denmark-based global biotech company specializing in enzyme and microbial solutions for agriculture, food, and animal health. Comparable as a Danish microbial/fermentation platform company, though at vastly larger scale and serving B2B rather than consumer end-markets.

Emerging players

• Renew Life: North American probiotic and digestive health supplement brand. Comparable as a multi-strain probiotic brand targeting digestive and immune health through natural and wellness retail channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/vitabiosa_dk

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Biosa