HBG acquires bMEDcare (Dermolin and Essential Organics) and strengthens its position in the healthcare and personal care market

18 februari 2025

Healthcare Brands Group (HBG)  is pleased to announce that Dermolin and Essential Organics (bMEDcare BV) are being added to its growing brand portfolio. This acquisition underscores HBG's ongoing commitment to providing consumers with high-quality and natural health products that contribute to a healthier lifestyle.


The acquisitions are in line with the strategy to form a strong market player with the Healthcare Brands Group, which has a clear vision for growth and brand development. With the acquisitions, HBG adds two established names in skincare and dietary supplements to its portfolio, thereby strengthening its position in the personal care market.



About Healthcare Brands Group

HBG is a fast-growing platform of companies and brands in the health and personal care industry. With an ambitious ‘buy & build’ strategy, HBG invests in innovative and established brands in healthcare, dietary supplements, and personal care. Under the banner of ‘House of Health,’ HBG provides these brands with a solid foundation for growth through advantages in marketing, sales, e-commerce, digital, and sourcing. Since 2023, the group has grown both autonomously and through acquisitions, including Golden Naturals, Dermolin, Essential Organics, and a partnership with brands like Dr. Organic, Aloe Dent, and Aloe Pura. HBG is supported by investment company Arcola. The group has approximately 40 employees and expects to achieve a revenue of about EUR 20 million by 2025.


Karel van Wieren, CEO of HBG, says the following:

"We are proud that the entrepreneurs of bMEDcare entrust their brands to HBG. The brands Dermolin and Essential Organics fit perfectly within our vision to build a diverse and strong portfolio of brands that contribute to health and well-being. Essential Organics strengthens our position in health products while Dermolin helps us expand into the personal care market."


About bMEDcare

bMEDcare specializes in derma care and vegan nutritional supplements. With the brands Dermolin and Essential Organics, bMEDcare focuses on positive health. Dermolin, developed in collaboration with dermatologists, offers a wide range of skincare products free from fragrances, soap, or colorings, making it ideal for sensitive skin. Essential Organics, a pioneer in natural supplements since 1976, combines high-quality vitamins and minerals with plant extracts for optimal absorption. Innovation, quality, and sustainability are at the heart of bMEDcare's mission.



Boudewijn Meyer and Edwin Driesenaar, founders of bMEDcare, say the following:

“We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved with Dermolin and Essential Organics. It has been a wonderful journey, and we are delighted to have built a loyal customer base and made our leading brands accessible, first in the Netherlands and later in Belgium. We are confident that the acquisition by HBG will enable the brands to continue their growth and expansion. We are pleased to pass on ownership and daily management to the HBG team.”

Healthcare Brands Group (HBG) acquires Mattisson Healthcare BV

31 oktober 2025
Healthcare Brands Group (HBG) acquires Mattisson Healthcare BV and strengthens its position in the healthcare products and natural food market Healthcare Brands Group (HBG) is pleased to announce that Mattisson (Mattisson Healthcare BV) has been added to its growing portfolio. This acquisition underscores HBG’s continued commitment to providing consumers with high-quality and natural health products that contribute to a healthier lifestyle. The acquisitions align with the strategy of establishing the Healthcare Brands Group as a strong market player with a clear vision for growth and brand development. With these acquisitions, HBG adds a well-established brand in dietary supplements and natural foods to its portfolio. Mattisson will continue to operate as an independent company. About Healthcare Brands Group (HBG) HBG is a fast-growing platform of companies and brands in the health and wellness industry. With an ambitious 'buy & build' strategy, HBG invests in innovative and established brands in healthcare, dietary supplements, and personal care. Since 2023, the group has grown autonomously and through acquisitions, including Golden Naturals, Essential Organics, and Synofi (dietary supplements), Dermolin personal care products, Lactona, and Ragy (oral care). Additionally, HBG has a partnership with Dr Organic for the natural brands Aloe Dent and Aloe Pura. After the acquisition of Mattisson, the HBG group has around 60 employees and aims to achieve a revenue of approximately 30 million euros in 2025. HBG is supported by the investment company Arcola. Karel van Wieren, CEO of HBG, says about this: "We are proud that Ruud van Tol is entrusting his beautiful brand and company to HBG. Mattisson is a strong brand that aligns with the current trend towards healthier living through nutrition and supplements. The mission of Mattisson directly corresponds with our vision to build a diverse and strong brand portfolio that contributes to health and well-being. The acquisition of the Mattisson brand creates additional capacity in the production and development of high-quality supplements." About Mattisson Mattisson Healthcare B.V. is a Dutch company focused on developing, producing, and distributing high-quality dietary supplements, superfoods, and natural health products. The company offers a wide range of supplements, plant-based proteins, vitamins, minerals, oils, and functional foods, often certified organic and free from artificial additives. The Mattisson team works passionately every day from its location in IJsselstein. The brand is active in the Netherlands and internationally, supplying both consumers and professional sales partners, including health food stores, drugstores, and online shops. Ruud van Tol, founder of Mattisson Healthcare, says the following: "Over the past 25 years, Mattisson has been a leader in the field of nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle as a foundation for our health. Healthy living and eating have become common practice, preferably organic and affordable. Together with a wonderful team of people, we have established a quality, honest, and sustainable brand in the market that has distinguished itself from other brands. While the market was traditionally divided into food brands and supplement brands, our vision has always been to combine these two important pillars for health. In order to continue growing as a company, we made a conscious choice to seek a partner who respects our company culture while contributing the necessary additional knowledge. From the very first conversations we had with HBG, there was a connection. This ultimately led us to confidently make this choice together. We trust that the Mattisson brand will remain a leader in the future. I will continue to be connected to Mattisson and HBG after the acquisition to keep building this beautiful brand together." www.mattisson.nl

Healthcare Brands Group (HBG) neemt Mattisson Healthcare BV over

31 oktober 2025
Healthcare Brands Group (HBG) neemt Mattisson Healthcare BV over en versterkt haar positie in de markt voor gezondheidsproducten en natuurlijke voeding Healthcare Brands Group (HBG) is verheugd om aan te kondigen dat Mattisson (Mattisson Healthcare BV) toe wordt gevoegd aan de groeiende portfolio. Deze overname benadrukt HBG’s voortdurende toewijding om consumenten te voorzien van hoogwaardige en natuurlijke gezondheidsproducten die bijdragen aan een gezondere levensstijl. De overnames zijn in lijn met de strategie om met de Healtcare Brands Group een krachtige marktspeler te vormen met een sterke visie op groei en merkontwikkeling. Met de overnames voegt HBG een sterk gevestigd merk in voedingssupplementen en natuurlijke voeding toe aan de portfolio. Mattisson blijft een zelfstandig operationeel bedrijf. Over Healthcare Brands Group (HBG) HBG is een snelgroeiend platform van bedrijven en merken in de gezondheids- en verzorgingsindustrie. Met een ambitieuze ‘buy & build’-strategie investeert HBG in innovatieve en gevestigde merken in healthcare, voedingssupplementen en personal care. Sinds 2023 groeide de groep autonoom en via overnames van onder andere Golden Naturals, Essential Organics en Synofi (voedingsupplementen), Dermolin verzorgingsproducten, Lactona en Ragy (Oral care). Daarnaast heeft HBG een partnership met Dr Organic voor de natuurlijke merken Aloe Dent en Aloe Pura. Na de overname van Mattisson telt de HBG groep circa 60 medewerkers en realiseert in 2025 een omzet van circa 30 miljoen eur. HBG wordt ondersteund door investeringsmaatschappij Arcola. Karel van Wieren, CEO van HBG, zegt hierover: "We zijn trots dat Ruud van Tol zijn mooie merk en bedrijf aan HBG toevertrouwt. Mattisson is een sterk merk dat past in de trend van deze tijd voor gezonder leven middels voeding en supplementen. De missie van Mattisson sluit een-op-een aan op onze visie om een divers en sterk merkenportfolio te bouwen die bijdragen aan gezondheid en welzijn. De overname van het merk Mattisson creëert extra capaciteit in de productie en ontwikkeling van kwalitatief hoogwaardige supplementen. Over Mattisson Mattisson Healthcare B.V. is een Nederlands bedrijf dat zich richt op het ontwikkelen, produceren en distribueren van hoogwaardige voedingssupplementen, superfoods en natuurlijke gezondheidsproducten. Het bedrijf biedt een breed assortiment aan supplementen, plantaardige eiwitten, vitamines, mineralen, oliën en functionele voeding, vaak biologisch gecertificeerd en vrij van kunstmatige toevoegingen. Het Mattisson team werkt iedere dag met passie vanuit de vestiging in IJsselstein. Het merk is actief in Nederland en internationaal en levert zowel aan consumenten als aan professionele verkooppartners, waaronder reformwinkels, drogisterijen en webshops. Ruud van Tol, fouder van Mattisson Healthcare, zegt hierover: “De afgelopen 25 jaar is Mattisson toonaangevend geweest op het gebied van voeding, supplementen en leefstijl, als basis voor onze gezondheid. Gezond leven en gezond eten is gemeengoed geworden, liefst biologisch en betaalbaar. Samen met een heel mooi team mensen hebben we al die jaren een kwalitatief, eerlijk en duurzaam merk in de markt gezet dat zich wist de onderscheiden van andere merken. Waar de markt traditioneel was onderverdeeld in voedingsmerken en supplementenmerken, was onze visie altijd om deze twee belangrijke pijlers voor gezondheid juist te combineren. Om verder te kunnen groeien als bedrijf was het een bewuste keuze op zoek te gaan naar een partner die respect had voor onze bedrijfscultuur, in combinatie met het inbrengen van benodigde en aanvullende kennis. Vanaf de eerste gesprekken die wij met HBG voerden was er een klik. Dit heeft er uiteindelijk toe geleid dat wij met volle overtuiging deze keuze voor elkaar hebben gemaakt. Wij hebben er vertrouwen in dat het Mattisson merk ook in de toekomst toonaangevend zal blijven. Ik zal na de overname verbonden blijven aan Mattisson en HBG om samen te blijven bouwen aan dit hele mooie merk” www.mattisson.nl