This strategic acquisition strengthens Sweetch’s position in the global cosmetic ingredient market by expanding its active ingredients portfolio and reinforcing its end-to-end innovation capabilities, from ingredient discovery to objectivated performance and responsible sourcing.
Strengthening Sweetch’s Market Position
Commenting on the acquisition, Cyril Gallardo, Chief Executive Officer of Sweetch, explains how the integration of Laboratoire Greenpharma enhances the company’s positioning:
“The acquisition of Laboratoire Greenpharma significantly strengthens Sweetch’s position as a leader in natural, sustainable cosmetic ingredients. In particular, it completes the active ingredients portfolio with objectivated extracts and conscious sourcing, solidifying our standing with key players in the beauty industry.”
By combining Sweetch’s expertise in microbiome technologies, delivery systems, and sustainable formulation with Greenpharma’s advanced scientific infrastructure, the group aims to provide cosmetic brands with accelerated access to validated, high-performance natural ingredients.
Expanding Innovation Capabilities
According to Cyril Gallardo, Greenpharma immediately enhances Sweetch’s innovation ecosystem:
“The chemoinformatic platform and extensive proprietary database allow unequalled ingredient selection and accelerated development. These unique tools, combined with state-of-the-art extraction technologies, including supercritical CO2, a sophisticated analytical laboratory, and green chemistry capabilities, form an outstanding, industry-leading innovation ecosystem.”
These capabilities will be integrated into Sweetch’s R&D pipeline to accelerate the development of new cosmetic actives and strengthen scientific substantiation and claims support.
Strategic and Cultural Alignment
From the perspective of Laboratoire Greenpharma, the acquisition reflects strong alignment in values and long-term vision.
Philippe Bernard, Founder of Laboratoire Greenpharma, commented:
“The values of both companies are aligned in terms of human and scientific values. We have a complementary catalogue considering products and services. That is why synergies will be present at
different levels. Furthermore, we will gain increased visibility both locally and internationally. The group will acquire the momentum to face the challenges of the cosmetic industry of the future.”
Greenpharma’s Contribution Within Sweetch
According to Philippe, Laboratoire Greenpharma brings key strengths that will have a significant impact within Sweetch:
“Laboratoire Greenpharma will bring its scientific and technical expertise in natural products, as well as cutting-edge technologies such as integrated AI in the R&D process. We also have a strong R&D service activity to address the specific needs of customers, for example in the development of exclusive active ingredients. Finally, Laboratoire Greenpharma has also worked for other industries and can contribute to expanding activities into additional sectors.”
Implications for the Industry
Through this acquisition, Sweetch strengthens its ability to support cosmetic brands with: Objectivated, performance-driven, natural active ingredients
- Accelerated ingredient development timelines
- Advanced scientific substantiation and analytical expertise
- Sustainable sourcing strategies and green extraction technologies
About Sweetch
Sweetch is a science-led cosmetic ingredient company specializing in sustainable, high-performance solutions for skincare, haircare, and personal care. Its portfolio includes microbiome-supporting prebiotics, natural delivery systems, and functional ingredients developed through biotechnology and green chemistry.
Website: www.sweetch.bio
About Laboratoire Greenpharma
Laboratoire Greenpharma is an R&D-driven company specialising in natural active ingredients, phytochemistry, chemoinformatics, and green extraction technologies for cosmetics and related industries.
Website: www.greenpharma.com