Laboratorios Ordesa is a leading Spanish company specializing in nutrition, health, and well-being products, primarily recognized for its long-standing leadership in the infant nutrition sector. Founded over 75 years ago in Tamarite de Litera, Huesca, the company has grown into a multinational entity with a presence in more than 30 countries across Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.
Core Business and Product Lines
Ordesa’s portfolio covers all life stages, ranging from newborn infants to the elderly:
Infant Nutrition:
The company is a pioneer in the Spanish market, having introduced the first gluten-free cereal infant formula and hydrolyzed infant formulas. Key brands include Blemil (infant milk) and Blevit (baby cereals and supplements).
Specialized Adult Nutrition:
Through its FontActiv brand, Ordesa provides nutritional supplements for adults. It also acquired the Colnatur brand to offer collagen-based products.
Women’s Health:
The brand DONNAplus focuses on nutritional supplements specifically indicated for women’s well-being.
Dermatology and Healthcare:
The company recently expanded into pediatric dermatology with the Pediatopic line for atopic skin. Other healthcare products include Otibon Optical Spray for ear pain and Ordesa Hypocaloric Oil for weight management.
B2B Solutions:
Through Ordesa Food Solutions (OFS), the company offers private label services and supplies hydrolyzed cereals as ingredients for the broader food industry.
Research, Development, and Innovation (R&D&I)
Innovation is a core pillar of Ordesa’s strategy, with the company often dedicating a significant portion of its turnover (approximately 2.7% as of earlier reports) to research.
R&D Infrastructure:
The company maintains a headquarters in Sant Boi de Llobregat, a research center at the Barcelona Science Park (PCB), and a pilot plant at IRTA.
Research Focus:
Key areas of investigation include probiotics, bioactive peptides, functional lipids, and treatments for food allergies, cognitive function, and obesity prevention.
Collaborations:
Ordesa manages roughly 15 research projects annually and collaborates with more than 200 researchers and various universities through initiatives like the Ordesa Chair of Child Nutrition.
Corporate Social Responsibility
The company established the Ordesa Foundation in 2012, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving child nutrition and quality of life globally. Ordesa is also a participant in the UN Global Compact.