Artechno S.A., headquartered in Isnes-Gembloux, Belgium, is a specialist biotechnology company focused on the development, production, and application of microbial solutions for human health, animal health, agriculture, and industrial hygiene. With over 30 years of expertise in microbial fermentation and contract manufacturing, Artechno is a trusted partner to nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, agritech, and life science companies across Europe and beyond.
Core Business
Artechno's core business lies in the custom development and production of probiotic, prebiotic, postbiotic, and microbial blends. The company provides fermentation services for both aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms, focusing on spore-forming Bacillus strains and functional microbial formulations. Artechno’s capabilities extend to finished product development, microbial culture optimization, and contract manufacturing services under stringent quality controls.
Product and Service Offerings
1. Human Health Probiotics
- Spore-forming Bacillus strains (e.g., Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus coagulans, Bacillus clausii)
- Custom blends for gut health, immunity, and metabolic support
- Available in powder, capsule-ready, and bulk forms
2. Pre‑/Pro‑/Postbiotic Blends
- Prebiotics: Acacia gum, inulin, resistant starches
- Postbiotics: Heat-inactivated microbial cell fragments and metabolites
- Synbiotic Formulations: Designed to deliver synergistic health benefits with clinical validation support
3. Animal Health Probiotics
- Multi-strain solutions tailored for ruminants, poultry, and companion animals
- Natural growth promoters and gut flora stabilizers
- Encapsulation technology for improved stability in feed
4. Agricultural Biofertilizers & Biostimulants
- Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (RhizoBas WP): Promotes root development and nutrient uptake
- Trichoderma harzianum (Tri‑as WP): Biological control agent for soil health
- Customized microbial consortia for improved plant resilience and crop productivity
5. Microbial Hygiene Solutions
- Microbial-based formulations for environmental sanitation
- Applied in food processing, animal farming, and industrial cleaning
6. Protein Hydrolysates & Peptones
- Enzymatically processed casein, whey, and plant protein hydrolysates
- Supports microbial fermentation and probiotic biomass production
7. Prebiotic Fibers
- Sourced from acacia gum and other soluble fibers
- Applications in gut microbiota modulation and dietary supplement formulation
Specialisation and Unique Strengths
- Fermentation Expertise: 30+ years of experience in industrial fermentation with robust upstream and downstream processing capabilities
- Spore-forming Probiotic Focus: Highly stable strains suited for heat processing, shelf stability, and resistance to stomach acid
- Multisectoral Application: Active in human health, animal health, crop nutrition, and industrial hygiene
- Custom Formulation Services: Full in-house R&D and pilot-scale batch development for clients seeking white-label or IP-protected products
Financial Performance
As a privately held SME with niche market positioning:
- Estimated Annual Revenue: EUR 5–10 million
- Export Footprint: Active in over 15 European and Middle Eastern markets
- Growth: Sustained annual growth of 12–15%, driven by demand for clean-label, science-backed microbial products
Shipment Records
- Supplies bulk probiotic blends and postbiotic ingredients to contract manufacturers and pharma partners across Belgium, France, Germany, and Italy
- Frequent shipments of biofertilizer microbial strains to agri-input distributors in Spain and North Africa
- Specialized human-grade probiotics shipped for encapsulation in UAE and Switzerland
Target Markets
- Nutraceutical and dietary supplement brands
- Functional food and beverage manufacturers
- Veterinary and animal feed producers
- Agrochemical and fertilizer companies
- Contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs)
Capabilities
- Controlled fermentation in GMP-like, ISO-certified clean rooms
- Spray drying and microencapsulation for high bioavailability
- Freeze-drying (lyophilization) of probiotics and postbiotics
- Real-time analytics: CFU counts, shelf-life simulation, moisture control
- Label-ready and bulk-ready outputs
Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 9001 Certified
- HACCP-based production systems
- Compliant with EFSA and EU Novel Food regulations
- Non-GMO and allergen-free documentation available
- Halal and Kosher status for selected strains and substrates
Customer Testimonials
“Artechno’s Bacillus-based probiotics have become a key feature in our gut health line. Their technical team supported everything from formulation to stability testing.”
— Head of Product Innovation, European Supplement Brand
“We’ve seen measurable results in crop yield and root health since integrating RhizoBas WP into our fertilizer solutions.”
— Product Manager, Agritech Distributor (Spain)
Major Achievements
- Developed over 100+ customized microbial formulations for human and agricultural health
- Expanded postbiotic production line to include heat-treated probiotic cell fragments
- Successfully launched Tri-as WP and RhizoBas WP biofertilizers with consistent commercial demand
- Recognized as a key contributor to microbiome science innovation in Belgium’s Walloon biotech cluster
