A family-owned business with big dreams!
About us
Biosa is a Danish family company headquartered in Frederiksværk, Denmark. We are leading in producing products based on lactic acid bacteria and other microorganisms, that promote the health of living beings. We always take decisions that are the most sustainable including sources of raw material, energy, and packaging, through good and strong partnerships. As frontrunners we continuously develop and invest in the newest technologies within our industry to improve our products and expand our portfolio. We operate all over the world with people who can help to realize our purpose.
Our founder
Erik Nielsen founded Biosa in 2002. His passion for fermentation and microorganisms started in 1994, when he first learned about the far-reaching properties of microorganisms. He quickly became fascinated and convinced of their effectiveness. Erik’s passion and determination led to the creation of Biosa, and today we produce products for people, animals, and soil, sold in over 30 countries worldwide.
Before Biosa
In the mid-80s, he left behind a fast-paced business life and became a biodynamic farmer. It was his search for sustainable technologies for organic farming that led him to start researching and experimenting with fermentation and the impact of microorganisms on plant growth, as well as on animals' and humans' health.
"I could see that microorganisms brought new life in an effective and sustainable way, so I set out to learn more about them. The goal was to develop products with microorganisms that were organic, effective, and sustainable."
I was fascinated by how plants' growth and strength could be significantly enhanced by adding microorganisms to the soil.
Purpose
We exist to help people, animals, and the environment achieve naturally better health
- Eli D. Nielsen, CEO Biosa ApS
Biosa - A journey of sustainability through time
Dive into the story of Biosa, which started in the 1980s as a passion for ecology and natural health. Erik Nielsen, co-founder of Merkur Andelskasse, helped shape Denmark's first organic legislation. Over the decades, Biosa evolved from fermented products like LeVita to international expansion and recognition. Erik Nielsen's legacy continued with his sons Eli and Ayan, who took the company to new heights. Discover the milestones, awards, and commitment to sustainability that have defined Biosa's unique journey—a story of dedication to health and environmental awareness.
1980
A strong focus on ecology with an interest in alternative health.
1982
Co-founder of Merkur Andelskasse
1986
Erik, together with Christian Kruse and Hans Bjerregaard, was the driving force behind the creation of Denmark’s first organic legislation. As a result, Denmark became the first country in the world to adopt an organic law in 1987.
1990
The first fermented product LeVita (fermented grains).
1995
Meeting with Professor Teuro Higa, who inspired the development of agricultural products.
1998-1999
Launch of the first Biosa products (Vita Biosa, Animal Biosa, and Terra Biosa).
2002
Establishment of the company Biosa Denmark ApS.
2003
Launch of the skincare product Derma Biosa
2006
Establishing production in Colombia and Costa Rica in collaboration with Biosa Colombia and Biosa Centroamerica.
2014
Establishment of Biosa New Zealand, founded by son Ayan B. Nielsen.
2016
Establishment of production in Argentina in collaboration with Salus Aequitas, founded by daughter Pernille Christiansen.
2018
On November 1st, Biosa Denmark undergoes a change in leadership, with the eldest son, Eli Dollerup Nielsen, taking over as CEO.
2018
Vita Biosa Ginger wins the award for Food of the Year, in Denmark.
2018
We are transitioning our entire energy consumption to CO2-neutral energy generated from Danish wind energy.
2019
ISO 9001 certified since 2019.
2020
On September 10th, founder Erik Nielsen passes away. His two sons, Eli and Ayan, take over Biosa.
2021
Vita Biosa Original wins the award for Food of the Year, in Denmark.
2022
Since 2022, we have partnered with our energy provider to plant new trees in Denmark every year, helping to reduce CO2 in the atmosphere.