La Source

What La Source does

La Source is a French privately-held SARL (Société à Responsabilité Limitée) headquartered in Neulise, Rhône-Alpes, founded in 1985 and operating continuously for over 40 years. The company formulates, manufactures, and distributes dietary supplements and natural care products with core expertise in apitherapy (bee-derived products such as propolis, pollen, honey, royal jelly) and aromatherapy (essential oils, vegetable oils, floral waters). All manufacturing, packaging, and quality control are conducted in-house at the Neulise facility, with the company holding multiple organic and natural certifications (AB Agriculture Biologique, Cosmos Organic, Cosmos Natural, BDIH, Eurofeuille).

The business operates a multi-brand portfolio strategy across eight brands: Aagaard (apitherapy), Éolésens (aromatherapy), Tonic Nature (dietary supplements), Purasana (nutrition and dietetics, distributed exclusively in France), La Compagnie du Bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate products), LaboPhyto (intimate health), Néobulle (natural and organic care for babies, children, and parents — added October 2025), and Argile du Velay (high-purity French clays — added October 2025).

La Source makes money by selling through a network of over 1,000 retail points of sale in France — proximity stores, organic shops, and pharmacies — supported by an exclusive regional field sales force (six attachés commerciaux covering Paris, Nord-Est, Nord-Ouest, Centre-Est, Sud-Ouest, Sud-Est) plus a sedentary commercial function and a direct-to-consumer factory outlet (Elixanatur). The go-to-market combines B2B channel-partner distribution with retailer training, organic social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) for brand awareness, and an interactive store-locator map driving local foot traffic. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; resellers and end customers contact the company directly through professional channels. End customers are primarily health-conscious consumers and parents/families with young children; intermediate customers are SMB resellers and natural-health practitioners.

Name

La Source

Legal name

LA SOURCE

Website

https://la-source.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

La Source is a French formulator, manufacturer, and distributor of dietary supplements and natural care products, founded in 1985, specializing in apitherapy and aromatherapy across an eight-brand portfolio distributed through 1,000-plus French retail points.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dietary Supplements Manufacturing

NAICS

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Herbal & Botanical Supplements (CRADAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Probiotics & Digestive Health Supplements (CRADAGAF), Children’s Vitamins & Supplements (CRADAGAJ), Women’s Health Supplements (Prenatal, Menopause, Hormonal) (CRADAGAK)

Keywords

• Dietary supplements
• Apitherapy products
• Aromatherapy essentials
• Natural health products
• Organic baby care

Headquarters

HQ city

Neulise

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Manufacturing and Distribution of Dietary Supplements: La Source formulates, manufactures, and distributes food supplements and natural care products under multiple owned brands, generating revenue through sales to a network of over 1000 retail points across France (proximity stores, organic shops, pharmacies) and directly to consumers through their factory outlet store (Elixanatur).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

La Source formulates, manufactures, and distributes dietary supplements and natural care products under a portfolio of eight owned brands (Aagaard, Éolésens, Tonic Nature, Purasana, La Compagnie du Bicarbonate, LaboPhyto, Néobulle, and Argile du Velay). The company specializes in apitherapy (propolis, pollen, honey, royal jelly) and aromatherapy (essential oils, vegetable oils, floral waters) products, with 100% French manufacturing and distribution to over 1,000 retail points across France.

Product overview

La Source is a French company specializing in the formulation, manufacturing, and distribution of dietary supplements since 1985. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio strategy, distributing eight distinct brands across complementary health and wellness categories: Aagaard (apitherapy products including propolis, pollen, honey, and royal jelly), Éolésens (aromatherapy with essential oils, vegetable oils, and floral waters), Tonic Nature (dietary supplements), Purasana (nutrition and dietetics), La Compagnie du Bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate products), LaboPhyto (intimate health), Néobulle (natural and organic care for babies, children, and parents including massage oils, body milks, baby care products, and maternity wellness), and Argile du Velay (French clay products). The company emphasizes 100% French expertise in apitherapy and aromatherapy, natural ingredients, rigorous quality control, and product traceability. With over 1000 points of sale in France, La Source focuses on professional distribution through proximity stores, organic shops, and pharmacies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aagaard: Apitherapy brand specializing in propolis, pollen, honey, and royal jelly products
• Éolésens
• Tonic Nature
• Purasana
• La Compagnie du Bicarbonate
• LaboPhyto
• Néobulle
• Argile du Velay

Products and services

• Aagaard Apitherapy brand offering propolis, pollen, honey, and royal jelly products for health and wellness, distributed to health-conscious consumers through pharmacies, organic shops, and proximity stores.
• Éolésens Aromatherapy brand offering essential oils, vegetable oils, and floral waters for natural health and wellness, sold through retail resellers across France.
• Tonic Nature Dietary supplements brand offering natural health products including intestinal wellness, auricular candles, algae and energy, and plant extracts for general health-conscious consumers.
• Purasana Nutrition and dietetics brand offering superfoods, superfruits, smoothies, proteins, and nutritional supplements, distributed exclusively in France by La Source.
• La Compagnie du Bicarbonate Pioneer brand in France for the valorization of sodium bicarbonate uses, offering bicarbonate-based products for natural care and household applications.
• LaboPhyto Intimate health brand offering specialized products for intimate wellness targeted at adult consumers seeking natural solutions.
• Néobulle French brand specialized in natural and organic care for babies, children, and parents, offering massage oils, soothing balms, aromatic synergies, maternity wellness care, hygiene products, and skin-to-skin slings. Distributed via La Source's reseller network from October 2025.
• Argile du Velay Range of French clays of very high purity, offering natural clay-based products for cosmetic and wellness applications. Distributed via La Source from October 2025.
• Elixanatur Factory Outlet Store Factory outlet store operated by La Source enabling direct consumer purchases of its brand portfolio, building brand loyalty through direct interaction.
• Professional Training and Flash Sessions Flash training sessions on apitherapy, aromatherapy, and nutrition offered by La Source's field sales representatives to resellers to boost their product knowledge and sales.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products available in over 1000 points of sale across France, including proximity stores, organic shops, and pharmacies

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

• BioseptylminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLa Source and Bioseptyl collaborated on a co-branded educational product — the 'Kit éducatif poussée dentaire' (dental education kit) under the Néobulle x Bioseptyl brand. This partnership combines Néobulle's baby and maternity care expertise with Bioseptyl's dental/oral care focus, creating a joint educational offering for parents on infant teething.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Ballot-Flurin: French apitherapy specialist brand focused on organic bee products for health and wellness. Overlaps with La Source's Aagaard brand in propolis, pollen, and royal jelly products, sold through organic and specialty retail.
• Pharma Nature: French manufacturer of natural dietary supplements and phytotherapy products sold through pharmacies and organic retailers. Smaller, more specialized peer with similar botanical-supplement positioning and channel mix.
• Apicosma: French apitherapy specialist offering propolis, royal jelly, pollen, and honey-based wellness products. Directly comparable to La Source's Aagaard brand in apitherapy focus and French organic/health retail distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Arkopharma: Established French leader in herbal medicine and natural health products, distributed through pharmacies across Europe. Larger, broader portfolio of botanical supplements and OTC products, overlapping heavily with La Source's apitherapy and supplement range.
• Boiron: French market leader in homeopathic and natural health products, extensively distributed through French pharmacies. A broader incumbent in the natural health category with overlapping distribution channels and consumer base.
• Naturactive (Pierre Fabre): Natural health brand from Pierre Fabre focused on phytotherapy, aromatherapy, and dietary supplements. Overlaps with La Source's apitherapy and aromatherapy ranges and shares the French pharmacy distribution channel.

Direct peers

• Herbesan: French dietary supplement brand focused on herbal and natural ingredients sold through pharmacies. Comparable in offering botanical and plant-based supplements via the French pharmacy channel.
• Puressentiel: French specialist brand in essential oils and aromatherapy products for health and wellness. Closely comparable to La Source's Éolésens aromatherapy line in product format, ingredients, and pharmacy/organic retail distribution.
• Nutergia: French formulator and manufacturer of dietary supplements and natural health products sold through pharmacies and health retailers. Directly comparable in product category, manufacturing model, and French pharmacy/organic channel distribution.
• Forté Pharma: French manufacturer of dietary supplements and natural health products distributed mainly through pharmacies and parapharmacies. Comparable in product category (supplements, slimming, vitality) and in relying on the French pharmacy channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Eolesens
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-source-neulise
• Instagraminstagram.com/eolesens

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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