What Laboratorios Forte Pharma does

Laboratorios Forte Pharma is a Spain-only dietary supplements brand founded in 2004 by Dr. Yann Rougier, an expert in nutrition and neuroscience, and integrated into the publicly listed Spanish pharmaceutical company Laboratorios Reig Jofre, S.A. in 2015. The brand offers approximately 83 products organized into distinct sub-brand lines covering weight control (Xtraslim, Slim Drenante), sleep (Forté Noche, melatonin sprays), stress (Forté Stress), beauty and nutricosmetics (Expert), multivitamins, joint and tendon health (Articolágeno, Tendoactive, Lumbactive), detoxification (Forté Detox), and intimate urinary health (Cystima Medical). Formulations are positioned around natural-origin active ingredients, chronobiology-based extended-release tablets, and microencapsulated probiotics protected from gastric acids, with multiple galenic forms including gummies, chewable tablets, sprays, ampoules, lozenges, drinkable solutions, and effervescent tablets to fit consumer preferences.

The company operates a dual go-to-market combining a direct-to-consumer Shopify e-commerce store (fortepharma.es) — priced €4.94 to €79.93 with free shipping for orders over €45 in Peninsula — with third-party distribution through Spanish pharmacies, parapharmacies, and large-surface parapharmacy outlets, supported by a public store locator and Nacex 2–3 business-day delivery. Quality controls follow pharmaceutical-industry standards (microbiological, stability, and toxicity testing; European Pharmacopoeia compliance), and certain products such as Cystima Medical are positioned as medical devices. Marketing is built on educational content (the Forté Contigo blog, ingredient pages), organic social presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and on-site interactive diagnostic tests that route consumers to recommended product ranges. The company has 9 employees, an explicit Spain-only footprint with delivery exclusions for Canary Islands, Ceuta, and Melilla, and a logistics/returns center in Toledo under the Reig Jofre parent headquartered in Sant Joan Despí.

The revenue model is retail-unit-pricing across all channels, with no subscription or recurring contract layer disclosed. Customer concentration is structurally low, given the long-tail consumer base, and no enterprise or B2B anchor accounts are present. Within Reig Jofre, Forté Pharma functions as a consumer-brand asset leveraging the parent's manufacturing and R&D infrastructure rather than as an independently scaled operating company.

Name

Laboratorios Forte Pharma

Legal name

Laboratorio Reig Jofre, S.A.

Website

https://fortepharma.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Laboratorios Forte Pharma is a Spain-based dietary supplements brand, owned by listed pharmaceutical company Reig Jofre, selling 83 natural-origin nutritional supplements across weight, sleep, stress, beauty, joint, and intimate health categories via D2C e-commerce and Spanish pharmacy networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dietary Supplements

NAICS

Food (Health) Supplement Retailers (456191), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Herbal & Botanical Supplements (CRADAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Condition Supplements (Sleep, Stress, Heart, Joint, Gut, Immunity) (CRADAGAE), Functional Foods & Supplement Formats (Gummies, Chews, Powders, Shots) (CRADAGAI), Weight Management & Metabolic Supplements (CRADAGAG), Vitamins & Minerals (Single Nutrients) (CRADAGAB)

Keywords

• Dietary supplements
• Nutritional supplements
• Natural health products
• Food supplements
• Weight management supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

Sant Joan Despí

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales through own online store fortepharma.es, offering products at listed retail prices with free shipping for orders over €45 in Spain.
2. Pharmacy/Parapharmacy Distribution: Wholesale distribution of food supplements through pharmacies and parapharmacies across Spain, reaching customers through physical retail locations.
3. Specialized Product Lines: Revenue from specialized product lines including weight control, sleep support, stress management, beauty/nutricosmetics, and digestive health products sold through multiple channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Laboratorios Forte Pharma manufactures and sells natural-origin dietary supplements across multiple health categories including weight control, sleep, stress, energy, beauty/anti-aging, joint health, digestive health, and intimate health. Products are sold directly to individual consumers in Spain through the company's own e-commerce website (fortepharma.es) and through a nationwide network of pharmacies and parapharmacies, offered in diverse galenic forms (gummies, tablets, sprays, ampoules, drinkable solutions).

Product overview

Laboratorios Forte Pharma is a dietary supplements company founded 20 years ago by Dr. Yann Rougier, now part of Reig Jofre. The company offers a diverse portfolio of natural-origin nutritional supplements organized into product lines addressing specific health needs: Xtraslim (weight control and fat burning with green tea, guaraná, chromium), Jalea Real (royal jelly for immunity and energy), Expert (nutricosmetics for skin, hair, and nails), Forté Noche (melatonin-based sleep support), Forté Stress (ashwagandha and plant-based stress relief), Slim Drenante (fluid elimination and draining), Forté Detox (organ and liver detoxification), Multivit (daily vitamin and mineral supplementation), Articolágenos (collagen for joints), Lumbactive (back pain relief), Tendoactive (tendon care), and Cystima (D-mannose for urinary health). Products are available in multiple formats including gummies, tablets, drinkable ampoules, sprays, and capsules. The company emphasizes natural-origin active ingredients validated by current regulations, with formulations based on bioavailability and chronobiological rhythms. Distribution channels include the e-commerce website, pharmacies, and parapharmacies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• XTRASLIM: Weight control and fat burning product line featuring natural ingredients like green tea, horsetail, L-carnitine and guaraná.
• JALEA REAL
• EXPERT
• FORTÉ NOCHE
• FORTÉ STRESS
• SLIM DRENANTE
• FORTÉ DETOX
• MULTIVIT
• ARTICOLÁGENO
• LUMBACTIVE
• TENDOACTIVE
• CYSTIMA

Products and services

• Xtraslim Weight control and fat burning product line featuring natural ingredients for weight loss, fat metabolism, and fluid elimination, available in gummies, tablets, and drinkable formats.
• Jalea Real Royal jelly product line for immunity, vitality, and energy, providing vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids.
• Expert Nutricosmetics product line for skin firmness, hydration, hair strengthening, and anti-aging using collagen, hyaluronic acid, and biotin.
• Forté Noche Sleep support product line with melatonin and natural plant extracts (GABA, California poppy, valerian, lemon balm) to reduce time to fall asleep and improve sleep quality.
• Forté Stress Stress management product line featuring ashwagandha, rhodiola, and magnesium formulations for relaxation and emotional balance.
• Slim Drenante Draining supplement line in drinkable format for fluid elimination and weight control, available in peach, pineapple, citrus, raspberry, and lime-mint flavors.
• Forté Detox Detoxification product line for organ and liver cleansing with artichoke and multiple plant extracts, including a formula targeting five elimination organs.
• Multivit Multivitamin product line for daily energy and vitality, providing essential vitamins and minerals for adults, kids, and in 4G format for energy and defenses.
• Articolágeno Joint health product line for tendons and ligaments containing collagen and related ingredients, available in lemon, neutral, and native plus formats.
• Lumbactive Lower back pain relief products for managing lumbar discomfort and improving back health, available in CBD and tablet formats.
• Tendoactive Tendon and ligament care products for strengthening tendons and improving mobility, including Tendoactive and Tendoactive Plus variants.
• Cystima Intimate and urinary health product line including Cystima Medical, a medical device for prevention and support treatment of recurrent urinary tract infections using D-mannose.
• Packs Especiales Pre-configured product bundles combining complementary supplements for specific health needs, including Pack Control de Peso, Pack Familia, Pack Drenante+Quemador, Pack Lumbactive, Pack Magnesio+Colágeno, and Pack Intestinal, offering 20-35% discounts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of bacteria detached from bladder wall after 30 minutes of contact with D-mannose (in vitro study)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Reig JofreflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerForté Pharma is a brand owned by Laboratorios Reig Jofre, a Spanish publicly listed pharmaceutical company (NIF A-96184882) dedicated to research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products and food supplements. Reig Jofre provides the corporate infrastructure, manufacturing capabilities, and pharmaceutical-grade quality standards for Forté Pharma products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arkopharma: Leading French herbal and botanical supplement brand offering capsules, drinkable solutions, and natural health products across multiple health segments. Directly comparable in positioning as a natural-origin, multi-category supplement brand with strong pharmacy distribution in Southern Europe.
• ESI (Erba Vita Group): Italian natural supplement brand with extensive portfolio across weight, sleep, beauty, and joint categories, distributed via pharmacy and parapharmacy channels. Comparable multi-category structure, format variety, and pharmacy-channel GTM.
• Solgar: Globally recognized premium vitamin and supplement brand with strong presence in Spanish pharmacies and health food stores. Directly comparable premium positioning, multi-category catalog, and pharmacy distribution model.
• Soria Natural: Spanish herbal and natural supplement manufacturer with broad product portfolio spanning digestion, stress, sleep, and weight. The most direct Spanish domestic competitor, with overlapping category coverage and pharmacy/herbalist distribution.
• Pileje: French supplement laboratory specializing in micronutrition, microbiota, and chronobiology-aligned formulations, with pharmacy-led distribution. Closely comparable to Forté Pharma in scientific narrative, chrono-formulation approach, and pharmacy channel model.
• Pharma Nord: European pharmaceutical-grade supplement company emphasizing research-backed formulations, quality standards, and pharmacy distribution. Comparable in scientific positioning, chronic-condition targeting, and pharmacy-led GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Now Foods: Large US-headquartered supplement manufacturer with broad multi-category portfolio spanning vitamins, herbal, sports nutrition, and specialty conditions. Comparable in breadth of catalog and category coverage, though operates at significantly larger scale and via different channel mix.

Regional players

• Ordesa: Spanish nutrition and health products company focused on infant nutrition, adult supplements, and functional foods. Comparable as a Spanish health-and-nutrition brand competing in overlapping health segments, though more focused on pediatric and family nutrition.
• DHU (Deutsche Homoopathie-Union): European natural health products company with pharmacy distribution across multiple therapeutic categories. Comparable multi-category, pharmacy-led distribution model, though more focused on homeopathic remedies than botanical supplements.

Others

• Reig Jofre: Parent company of Forté Pharma and a publicly listed Spanish pharmaceutical company engaged in R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization of pharma and food supplements. Comparable as the corporate parent and manufacturer providing infrastructure, quality standards, and distribution support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC-OZhWGhLg2GczujKBkxmLQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/fortepharmaESP
• Instagraminstagram.com/fortepharmaesp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laboratorios-forte-pharma

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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