Overview
The company was incorporated as a naamloze vennootschap on 29 July 2024 and is registered for research and development in biotechnology and for the manufacturing of organic chemical base products. Customers are nutraceutical, dietary supplement and cosmetics brands, and axabio adds formulation expertise and marketing support to the ingredient supply. The skincare brand NOMIGE is a named client; its founder Barbara Geusens has integrated axabio astaxanthin into skincare products. Jonas De Cooman sits on the board as director. The company employs 11.1 full-time equivalents, sits in the 11-50 employee bracket, and holds B Corp certification.
Stated facts & numbers
- Founded: 2024 (29 July)
- Headquarters: Hemiksem (Antwerp)
- Legal form: NV, BE1011.997.238
- Employees: 11-50 (11.1 FTE)
- Management: Mark Michiels, Wim Michiels (daily management); Jonas De Cooman (director)
- Products: axapure, axafine, axabiomass, axagels, axagums
- Customers: Nutraceutical and cosmetic brands, incl. NOMIGE
- Certification: B Corp
In the news
- Some careers start with a plan. Others start with curiosity. 🧬 For Oleksandr Holubenko it began with a childhood fascination with biology and the human body. That curiosity led him to physiology, microbiology, a book called Microbe Hunters and eventually, into the world of microalgae. In the latest axabio® stories, Oleksandr shares the moments, choices and curiosities that shaped his career so far. ▶️ Watch his story. #MeetTheTeam #CareerStory #Microalgae #Astaxanthin
- What if ageing well starts with understanding how we age? 🧬 From biological ageing and inflammation to the foods that may support longevity, this month’s axabio® newsletter explores the science behind living well for longer. 📖 Dive into this month’s edition below.
- What makes natural astaxanthin stand out? 🌱 We asked Ulrike Van den Houte about her experience with natural astaxanthin and the science behind it. 🎥 Watch the video for her pespective. Be-sup (Belgian federation for the food supplements industry) #astaxanthin #antioxidants #biotech #nutritionscience #innovation
- WE ARE HIRINGSales Development Representative 🚀 📍 Hemiksem, Belgium | Full-time | On-site Skills we’re looking for: • 1–3 years of sales experience • Strong commercial communication skills • Passion for supplements, biotech & healthy living • Proactive, structured & results-driven mindset • Curiosity, resilience & a drive to grow Ready to build your commercial career in biotech? Apply now! #Hiring #SalesDevelopmentRepresentative #BiotechJobs #SalesJobs #JobsBelgium https://lnkd.in/eHGAsXkd
- A great evening of conversations around longevity, inflammation, and the future of healthy aging. 🧬✨ This Monday, our Emma Hanegraef joined Dieter Bracke and Koen Kas on stage at an event hosted by Insentials, sharing her perspective on inflammation and its connection to longevity. Different perspectives, one shared question: how can we live not just longer, but healthier? Thank you to Insentials for bringing together such an inspiring group of speakers and creating space for meaningful conversations around the science of
- Free radicals are everywhere in our bodies. But when do they actually become a problem? 🔬 Our latest article explores how free radicals contribute to oxidative stress, how antioxidants help restore balance, and why natural astaxanthin stands out. 👉 Read the full article: #FreeRadicals #Antioxidants #OxidativeStress #NaturalAstaxanthin
- Great to see our natural astaxanthin and Omega-3 synergistic blend brought to life in our partner’s new product. 🌿 Two algae-derived ingredients, combined in one convenient daily capsule. Thank you for the trust and for sharing the story behind the product!
- A Certificate of Analysis tells you the numbers. But do you know what those numbers actually mean? 🔬 Specification limits are an essential part of interpreting a CoA. They define the parameters a product is expected to meet and help demonstrate consistency, quality and compliance. 🎬 Watch Emma Hanegraef explaining the importance of the specification limits. #CertificateOfAnalysis #QualityControl #QualityAssurance #NaturalAstaxanthin #Nutraceuticals #IngredientQuality
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