Our history
Discover the creations, innovations and major events that have forged Havea’s identity.
1972-2016
The major milestones of the Group’s founding brands
1972
Birth of the Biolane brand
1975
Creation of the Ponroy Santé group, specialist in natural health solutions
2000
Investment in a production site enabling the group to become its own manufacturer and increase its agility and product expertise
2007
Creation of Aragan, the scientific expertise of fresh probiotics
2014
Aragan is rolling out a new offering combining the 5 essential sciences of natural health: Synactifs
2017-2018
Definition of the strategic contours, vision and DNA of the future Group
2017
Ponroy Santé merges with Aragan and becomes one of the French leaders in natural health
2018
The group is strengthening its medical focus by purchasing Densmore, a brand specializing in ophthalmology and gynecology with a dedicated team of medical visitors.
2019-2022
Focus on the consumer and the patient as well as the role of natural health guides the reorganization of the Group around strategic brands
2019
This year marks a turning point for the Group: a new name, Havea, new values and a corporate culture combining two complementary visions
Biolane strengthens its presence in medical channels with the launch of a pharmacy range
Havea increases its Italian geographical footprint with the acquisition of Dermovitamina, which complements the existing Italian platform (Vitavea)
Biolane strengthens its presence in medical channels with the launch of a pharmacy range
Havea increases its Italian geographical footprint with the acquisition of Dermovitamina, which complements the existing Italian platform (Vitavea)
2021
Aragan’s international expansion in Belgium with the acquisition of ixX pharma
Biolane expands into a new market by launching a premium range of natural diapers
Biolane expands into a new market by launching a premium range of natural diapers
2020
Calmosine, an iconic pharmacy brand for newborns, joins the Biolane brand
Grouping and merger of a group of historic brands under the banner Vitavea: Vitarmonyl, Nutrisanté, Manhaé, Force G, Yves Ponroy…
Grouping and merger of a group of historic brands under the banner Vitavea: Vitarmonyl, Nutrisanté, Manhaé, Force G, Yves Ponroy…
2022
Bears with Benefits joins the Group and allows it to become the European leader and acquire solid digital expertise and a D2C model
Thanks to the partnership with prescribing doctors, Densmore acquires patient expertise and thus develops a new user experience and associated services on its website
Densmore launches the Group's first reimbursed product (Vitadrop)
Thanks to the partnership with prescribing doctors, Densmore acquires patient expertise and thus develops a new user experience and associated services on its website
Densmore launches the Group's first reimbursed product (Vitadrop)
2023
and after
Going beyond product innovation alone
2023
Havea completes its health offering with the acquisition of the French leader in nutricosmetic advice: Biocyte
Aragan innovates with its brand A-Lab by creating the first complete range of liposomal active ingredients
Aragan innovates with its brand A-Lab by creating the first complete range of liposomal active ingredients