Our history
Discover the major creations, innovations and events that forged the Havea DNA.
1972-2016
The major landmarks in the Group’s founding brands
1972
The Biolane brand is founded
1975
The Ponroy Santé Group is created, specialising in natural health solutions
2000
Investments are made in a production site, allowing the Group to become its own manufacturer and boost its agility and product expertise
2007
Aragan is created, drawing on the scientific expertise of fresh probiotics
2014
Aragan rolls out a new offer fusing the 5 essential sciences in natural health: Synactifs
2017-2018
The strategic lines, vision and DNA of the future Group are outlined
2017
Ponroy Santé merges with Aragan and becomes a natural health leader in France
2018
The Group consolidates its medical position with the acquisition of Densmore, a brand specialised in ophthalmology and gynaecology with a dedicated team of medical sales representatives.
2019-2022
The Group is restructured around its strategic brands with an emphasis on the consumer and the patient as well as the role of natural health
2019
This year marks a turning point for the Group: a new name, Havea, new values and a corporate culture fusing two complementary visions
Biolane consolidates its presence in medical channels with the launch of a pharmacy range
Havea extends its Italian geographic footprint with the acquisition of Dermovitamina which completes the existing Italian platform (Vitavea)
Biolane consolidates its presence in medical channels with the launch of a pharmacy range
Havea extends its Italian geographic footprint with the acquisition of Dermovitamina which completes the existing Italian platform (Vitavea)
2021
Aragan expands internationally in Belgium with the acquisition of ixX pharma
Biolane enters a new market with the launch of a premium range of natural nappies
Biolane enters a new market with the launch of a premium range of natural nappies
2020
Calmosine, the iconic pharmacy brand for newborns, joins the Biolane brand
A number of historic brands are grouped and merged under the Vitavea banner: Vitarmonyl, Nutrisanté, Manhaé, Force G and Yves Ponroy
A number of historic brands are grouped and merged under the Vitavea banner: Vitarmonyl, Nutrisanté, Manhaé, Force G and Yves Ponroy
2022
Bears with Benefits joins the Group, making it the European leader with the acquisition of extensive digital expertise and a D2D model
Through a partnership with prescribing doctors, Densmore acquires patient expertise and develops a new user experience and related services on its website
Through a partnership with prescribing doctors, Densmore acquires patient expertise and develops a new user experience and related services on its website
2023
and beyond
More than simple product innovation
2023
Havea rounds off its health offer with the acquisition of France’s most recommended nutricosmetics brand: Biocyte
Aragan innovates with its A-Lab brand, releasing the first full range of liposome active ingredients
Aragan innovates with its A-Lab brand, releasing the first full range of liposome active ingredients