Sparkfood, the Ingredient Innovation business of Group of Sonae, today announced a long-term strategic partnership with Cobiosa, a Spanish company recognized for its expertise in natural active ingredients with applications in human care, nutraceuticals and beyond.
The partnership marks a new phase of growth for Cobiosa and a further step in Sparkfood’s ambition to build a global leader in natural active ingredients.
Founded by the Thiebaut family, Cobiosa has built a strong reputation for product quality, scientific rigor and trusted partnerships across more than 60 markets. The Thiebaut family will remain involved in the company, with Alberto and Cristina Thiebaut taking on non-executive roles, while Baldomero Falcones continues as Managing Director, ensuring full operational continuity.
“Cobiosa has been built with care, science and long-term relationships,” said Alberto Thiebaut. “Choosing Sparkfood as a partner is a decision made from a position of strength: it gives Cobiosa the platform, scale and complementary expertise to accelerate what we have started, while preserving the identity and culture that make us who we are.”
“Cobiosa is exactly the kind of company that defines Sparkfood: deep know-how, proven products, strong teams and a clear commitment to innovation and sustainability,” said Jean-Baptiste Bachelerie, CEO of Sparkfood. “Welcoming Cobiosa to our portfolio reinforces our ambition to deliver better natural extracts and active ingredients for people, pets, plants and the planet, alongside BCF Life
Sciences, Evra, Nutraceutica and our broader ecosystem of pioneering businesses and start-ups.”
Through this partnership, Cobiosa will benefit from:
• Long-term industrial and financial backing from Sonae Group, one of the largest private groups in Portugal.
• Cross-business synergies across R&D, operations and commercial development with Sparkfood’s portfolio companies.
• Accelerated access to international markets and new opportunities in human care and adjacent segments.
