The acquisition terms were announced earlier this year, uniting Solabia’s global footprint with Mibelle’s plant-based innovation and advanced biotechnology.
“This acquisition reflects Solabia’s strategic ambition to reinforce its position as a key player at the intersection of nutrition and cosmetics,” Mathieu Pinault, director of cosmetics, nutrition and pharmacy at Solabia, told NutraIngredients.
He continued: “By bringing together Solabia’s expertise in natural active ingredients and Mibelle Biochemistry’s strong scientific capabilities and innovation pipeline, the Group is creating powerful synergies to accelerate the development of next-generation solutions. This integration will enable Solabia to better address major global trends such as healthy ageing, holistic well-being, and the growing demand for high-performance, science-backed ingredients across both industries.”
“Our teams share the same commitment to scientific excellence, sustainable innovation and customer proximity. Together, we are now even better positioned to support our customers with a broader, stronger and highly complementary range of ingredients,” Jean-Baptiste Dellon, CEO of Solabia, said in a press release.
Swiss ingredients company Mibelle Biochemistry specializes in naturally derived products and is known for its pioneering plant stem cell technology (PhytoCellTec) and its use of modern biotechnology. The company’s portfolio is heavily utilized in the nutraceutical and dietary supplement space, and spans skin beauty, healthy aging, hair care, and cognitive support. Its products are distributed in over 50 countries worldwide.
Mibelle’s head of biochemistry, Cornelia Schürch, stated: “Joining Solabia gives Mibelle Biochemistry the opportunity to build on its strong scientific heritage while opening new perspectives for international development. We are excited to combine our expertise with Solabia’s capabilities and to continue delivering innovative, high-quality ingredients to our customers worldwide”
The new partnership reflects a wider, global interest in natural ingredients and the beauty-from-within space, as consumers are increasingly aware that diet and nutrition are fundamental to skin, hair, and nail health.
A majority of global consumers now recognize the impact of gut health on skin, and the focus is shifting to a more holistic view of appearance and aging.
According to data from Fortune Market Insights, the nutricosmetics market is expected to grow from $8.32 billion in 2026 to $15.98 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.50%. Figures from Euromonitor also suggest that in the last two years, 20% of newly launched dietary supplement SKUs globally have carried some form of beauty claim in the specifications.
Mathieu Pinault, Solabia’s global business director cosmetic, nutrition and pharma, told NI: “This acquisition marks a major milestone for Solabia. It allows us to combine highly complementary expertise and to unlock new opportunities for innovation across nutrition and cosmetics. By leveraging our shared scientific excellence, we are in a stronger position to develop advanced, effective solutions that respond to evolving consumer expectations worldwide, particularly in areas such as healthy ageing and overall well-being.”
