Pharma C Food Sp. z o.o.

What Pharma C Food Sp. z o.o. does

Pharma C Food Sp. z o.o. is a Polish cosmetics manufacturer headquartered in Niepołomice, Małopolskie, founded in 1993 and operating as a privately held Sp. z o.o. with approximately 37 employees. The company runs a dual business model: (1) contract private-label manufacturing of cosmetics for the largest Polish retail chains, and (2) production and sale of nine proprietary consumer brands covering men's grooming (Bond, Barbero, Korsarz), women's skincare and body care (Venus, Venus Nature, Cztery Pory Roku), foot care (No.36), sun protection (Golden Sun), and insect repellent (Bye Bye Mosquito). Customers include major Polish retail chains on the B2B side, European trading partners across seven countries on the distribution side, and end consumers through an own retail store and e-commerce storefront.

The company manufactures approximately 70 million units per year across packaging formats including aerosols, tubes, bottles, pump packaging, BOV systems, and glass bottles with atomisers, using a modern in-house production facility, a dedicated R&D laboratory opened in March 2018, and an in-house laboratory supporting formulation, testing, and regulatory documentation. Technology capabilities are anchored in proprietary formulation know-how (R&D centre conducting several dozen research projects annually), integrated quality management certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 22716, BRC CP, IFS HPC, HACCP, plus EcoCert for the Venus Nature line), and partnerships with leading Polish scientific institutions and packaging manufacturers.

PharmaCF generates revenue through three streams: contract manufacturing fees from private-label clients, sales of own-brand products through retail chains and direct channels (own store, e-commerce, brand websites), and bespoke custom product development services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with B2B contract manufacturing. Distribution combines four regional sales representatives covering all Polish voivodeships for direct B2B sales, supply agreements with major Polish retail chains, and trading partner relationships reaching the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Romania, Russia, and Ukraine. The company describes itself as a family business with Polish capital, has received EU co-financing for R&D expansion under the Smart Development Operational Programme 2014-2020, and has accumulated multiple industry awards including Forbes Diamonds, Business Gazelle, and Grand Prix Consumer Laurel.

Name

Pharma C Food Sp. z o.o.

Legal name

Pharma C Food Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://pharmacf.com.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pharma C Food Sp. z o.o., founded in 1993 in Poland, manufactures private-label cosmetics for major Polish retail chains and produces nine proprietary brands (Bond, Venus, No.36, Golden Sun, Venus Nature, and others) across men's, women's, foot, sun, and natural skincare categories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cosmetics Manufacturing

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Hand & Body Care (Lotions, Creams, Body Oils) (CRADANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Deodorants & Antiperspirants (CRADANAA), Personal Fragrances (Perfume, Cologne, Body Sprays) (CRADANAD), Feminine Hygiene & Intimate Care (Wash, Wipes, Deodorants) (CRADANAG), Hair Care (Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling, Treatments) (CRADANAE)

Keywords

• Contract cosmetics manufacturing
• Private label cosmetics
• Men's grooming products
• Women's skincare cosmetics
• Natural cosmetics line

Headquarters

HQ city

Niepołomice

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Label Manufacturing: Contract manufacturing of cosmetics for major Polish retail chains as a leading manufacturer of retailers' own brands, providing comprehensive service from recipe development through packaging design to finished product delivery.
2. Own Brand Sales: Production and sale of proprietary cosmetics brands including Bond, Cztery Pory Roku, Venus, No36, Golden Sun, Korsarz, Venus Nature, Missy, Barbero, and Bye Bye Mosquito through retail chains, own stores, and online shop.
3. Custom Product Development: Bespoke cosmetics formulation and manufacturing services for business clients, offering full-service solutions including recipe development, packaging design, dosing, packaging, and delivery to customer.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PharmaCF manufactures and sells cosmetics through two channels: (1) contract/private label manufacturing of white cosmetics, perfume products, and aerosols for major Polish retail chains, providing full-service from recipe development through packaging design to finished product delivery; and (2) proprietary consumer brands covering men's grooming (Bond, Barbero, Korsarz), women's skincare (Venus, Cztery Pory Roku, Venus Nature), foot care (No.36), sun protection (Golden Sun), and insect repellents (Bye Bye Mosquito). Production capacity reaches approximately 70 million units per year.

Product overview

Pharma C Food Sp. z o.o. is a cosmetics manufacturer established in 1993, offering both proprietary consumer brands and B2B contract manufacturing services. The company operates two main business lines: (1) Own brands including Venus (women's skincare, depilation, intimate hygiene), Venus Nature (natural cosmetics, 95% natural ingredients), Bond/Barbero/Korsarz (men's grooming lines), Golden Sun (sun protection), Cztery Pory Roku (women's natural cosmetics), No. 36 (foot care), and Bye Bye Mosquito (repellents); and (2) Full Service contract manufacturing for retailers and brands, offering recipe development, packaging design, and production of white cosmetics, perfumes, and aerosols with BOV technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bond: Men's cosmetics brand including after-shave waters, balms, shaving foams and gels.
• Barbero
• Korsarz
• Venus
• Venus Nature
• Golden Sun
• Cztery Pory Roku
• No.36
• Bye Bye Mosquito

Products and services

• Venus

Quantifiable outcome

• 70 million products manufactured per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Major Polish Retail ChainscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term cooperation as leading private label manufacturer for largest retail chains in Poland, producing retailer own-brand cosmetics
• European Trading PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnerships across Europe including UK, Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Romania, Russia, and Ukraine for PharmaCF brand products
• Leading Polish Scientific InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose cooperation with leading Polish scientific institutions for R&D activities, product development, and technology advancement
• Packaging ManufacturersmajorTechnology or IntegrationCooperation with many renowned packaging manufacturers allowing customers to choose type, material and capacity of packaging for cosmetics

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cosnova GmbH: Large German cosmetics company (essence, CATRICE, L.O.V) operating a brand-led mass beauty model across Europe. Comparable as a European cosmetics player with overlapping mass-market personal care categories, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Sarantis Group: Greek-listed FMCG group with own-brand personal care, cosmetics, and household products distributed across CEE and broader Europe. Comparable business model combining own-brand portfolio with retail distribution, with overlap in CEE private-label and branded personal care.
• Oriflame Cosmetics AG: Global direct-selling cosmetics company with significant operations across Poland and CEE markets covering skincare, fragrances, and personal care. Comparable product categories (skincare, fragrance, body care) and overlapping Polish/CEE consumer base, though at much larger scale and via different distribution model.

Direct peers

• Ziaja Ltd Ziaja Sp. z o.o. Polish contract manufacturer and branded cosmetics producer with extensive own-brand portfolio (Ziaja, Ziajka) and private-label capacity serving European retailers. Most direct comparable: similar size, Polish origin, dual model of contract manufacturing plus own consumer brands.
• Miraculum S.A. Listed Polish cosmetics manufacturer with classic own brands (Miraculum, Prastara, Być Może) covering men's care, fragrances, and personal care. Comparable Polish-origin branded cosmetics manufacturer with overlapping men's grooming and fragrance categories.
• Dax Cosmetics: Polish family-owned contract manufacturer of cosmetics, personal care, and household chemistry serving major retail chains. Directly comparable contract-manufacturing value proposition, Polish origin, and B2B private-label focus.
• Oceanic S.A. Long-established Polish cosmetics company (AA brand portfolio) covering skincare, body care, and men's grooming. Comparable as Polish CPG cosmetics player with branded portfolio in overlapping personal-care categories and broad retail distribution.
• Bielenda Group: Polish cosmetics manufacturer with strong own-brand portfolio across skincare, body care, and men's grooming (Bielenda, Bielenda Professional, Vegan). Comparable dual business model with branded CPG plus contract manufacturing for Polish and CEE retailers.
• Pollena Ewa S.A. Polish contract manufacturer of cosmetics, household chemistry, and personal care products for private-label customers across Europe. Directly comparable contract-manufacturing model and customer base of retail chains.
• Stara Mydlarnia: Polish natural and herbal cosmetics brand with focus on hand/body care, fragrances, and natural ingredients. Comparable positioning in natural/clean beauty and overlap with Venus Nature and Cztery Pory Roku product lines.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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