Forever seeking sustainable solutions
Erik's passion and perseverance became Biosa, and today we produce products for people, animals, and agriculture, which are sold in more than 30 countries worldwide.
Our founder
Erik Nielsen founded Biosa in 2002. His passion for fermentation and microorganisms began in 1994 when he became acquainted with the pervasive properties of microorganisms. He quickly became very enthusiastic and convinced of the effectiveness of microorganisms.
Erik's passion and perseverance became Biosa, and today we produce products for people, animals, and agriculture, which are sold in more than 30 countries worldwide.
Before Biosa
In the mid-1980s, he traded a bustling business life to establish himself as a biodynamic farmer, and it was his quest for sustainable technologies for organic farming that led him to research and experiment with fermentation and the impact of microorganisms on plant growth, as well as the health of animals and humans. "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 both organic, effective, and sustainable
I was fascinated by the fact that the growth and strength of plants could be significantly increased by adding microorganisms to the soil
Biosa - A journey of sustainability through time
Dive into the history of Biosa, which began in the 1980s as a passion for ecology and natural health. Erik Nielsen, co-founder of Merkur Andelskasse, helped shape the first Danish 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 led the company to new heights. Explore the milestones, awards, and commitment to sustainability that have defined Biosa's unique journey. A story of dedication to health and environmental consciousness.
1980
Extensive work within ecology with an interest in alternative health
1982
Co-founder of Merkur Coop Bank
1986
Erik, along with Christian Kruse and Hans Bjerregaard, was the main drafter of the first Danish organic legislation. Based on this work, Denmark became the first country in the world to adopt organic legislation in 1987.
1990
The first fermented product, LeVita (fermented grains).
1995
Meeting with Professor Teuro Higa, who inspired products for agriculture.
1998-1999
Launch of the first Biosa products (Vita Biosa, Animal Biosa, and Terra Biosa).
2002
Founding of the company Biosa Danmark ApS.
2003
Launch of the skincare product Derma Biosa.
2006
Establishment of 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, change of Director at Biosa Denmark, eldest son Eli Dollerup Nielsen takes over.
2018
Vita Biosa Ginger wins the award for Food of the Year.
2018
Conversion of our total energy consumption to CO2-neutral energy produced by 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.
2022
Planting 50 trees per year since 2022 to reduce CO2 in the atmosphere.
All our products are made at our own production facility