PiLeJe is a leading French healthcare company founded in 1987 that specializes in preventive and personalized health through micronutrition, phytonutrition, and microbiotic strains. Headquartered in Saint-Bonnet-de-Rochefort, France, the group operates an integrated model that controls the entire value chain—from scientific research and manufacturing to quality control and distribution.

Core Expertise and Healthcare Philosophy

PiLeJe advocates for “health-based medicine,” focusing on maintaining and restoring health by studying intermediate states such as fatigue, stress, and digestive discomfort. Its expertise is concentrated in four key domains:

Microbiota:
Developing probiotic strains to support gut health and immunity.

Micronutrition:
Using micronutrients to address individual health needs.

Phytotherapy:
Utilizing plant-based solutions and specialized extraction processes.

Medical Nutrition:
Designing targeted nutritional solutions for chronic conditions.

Operational and Business Structure

Manufacturing:
The group includes PiLeJe Industrie, which serves as its manufacturing division and also offers contract manufacturing (CMO) and private label services to other companies. It operates multiple French sites, including facilities in Ariège, Allier, and Maine-et-Loire.

Global Reach:
PiLeJe employs over 700 people worldwide and is present in 35 countries. It has subsidiaries in Belgium (Benelux), Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Revenue:
The company’s annual revenue is estimated between $50 million and $75 million.

Research:
The group maintains a team of 15 specialists (scientists, pharmacists, and engineers) and collaborates with publicly funded research organizations to validate its formulations.

Corporate Responsibility and Certification

B Corp Certification:
In April 2025, PiLeJe was certified as a B Corporation, earning an overall score of 80.6 for its commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

Sustainability:
The company uses carbon-neutral shipping through Colissimo and focuses on reducing travel-related CO2 emissions.

Philanthropy:
The PiLeJe Foundation runs health workshops and funds external projects aligned with its goals of promoting preventive health.

Distribution and Products
PiLeJe products, such as the Lactibiane probiotic range, are typically prescribed or recommended by healthcare professionals for individual patient needs. The company offers approximately 350 product references available in various forms, including dry and liquid formats.