Wellma joins forces with Virun® NutraBiosciences®, a fast-growing CDMO within advanced lipid carrier technology

Wellma joins forces with Virun NutraBiosciences, a fast-growing CDMO within advanced liquid and emulsion based

Wellma is excited to announce its partnership with Virun NutraBiosciences, a pioneering nutraceutical innovator with over 100 patents in advanced nutrient delivery technologies including emulsion and liposomal delivery platforms with sites in Los Angeles, United States and Dublin, Ireland. It was founded more than 20 years ago by Philip Bromley and Nick Huang. Virun has built a strong position in lipid carrier technologies and today serves some of the fastest-growing brands and premium retailers across North America and Europe.

Building on early discoveries in oral delivery technology, Virun has developed a portfolio of products that allow difficult-to-dissolve, fortifiable ingredients into food and beverage applications. The company specializes in advanced delivery systems based on micelles, liposomes and cubosomes, enabling superior bioavailability and great tasting liquid products.

"What attracted me to Wellma was the opportunity to continue driving Virun with the same entrepreneurial spirit that has defined us for more than two decades, while gaining access to a broader team with deep industry expertise and growth opportunities," says Philip Bromley, Founder and CEO of Virun. "Together, we can better support our customers as they expand into Europe, while also helping Wellma’s partners strengthen their presence in the US market. It is a partnership built on shared values and a long-term growth mindset. I have never seen anything like the Wellma model, and it attracted us a lot. "

Christian Merup, CEO of Wellma, adds:

"Virun has built an exceptional technology platform and is one of the true leaders within liposomal and advanced liquid delivery systems. They are already supporting many winning fast-growing brands, and we believe very much in their technology and the team going forward. With this partnership, Wellma establishes a leading position in one of the fastest-growing categories in our industry, and we are proud to welcome the Virun team to the Wellma family. They have together built a culture of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship that resonates so much with us, and we are excited for the future together.”

The partnership brings both advanced product and innovation capabilities to Wellma and are the first sites of Wellma in the US and in Ireland.