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Developing premium probiotics and creating meaningful impact together since 1987

Winclove Probiotics lab technician working on her laptop.

We believe in the power of probiotics to enhance well-being worldwide. Since 1987 we’ve teamed up with local and global partners to research, develop and produce premium probiotics formulations with the aim to improve quality of life. And it’s all based on trust: trust in the potential of probiotics, in the billions of good microbes that live in and around us to keep us healthy, and trust in the collective outlook of our partners.

The reception at Winclove Probriotics headquarters.

Diversity is everything

In addition to trust, diversity is an integral value in everything we do. From the powerful diversity of bacteria in our premium probiotics, to the broad range of skills, characters and qualifications within our team at Winclove – we know that diversity is the key to a healthy, thriving environment to bring balance, innovation and progress.

Next generation

Winclove Probiotics was founded in 1987 by Bram van Leeuwen and Pieter Pekelharing. Maarten Pekelharing, Pieters son, took over in 2016. Maarten continues the company legacy, keeping the values his father and Bram stood for at the very heart of the business. At Winclove, we strive to improve and innovate our premium probiotics to enhance quality of life worldwide, aiming to be the best company for the world. Through partnerships with esteemed local and international entities — businesses, research bodies, scientists, universities, and hospitals — we create meaningful impact together.

Pieter Pekelharing and Bram van Leeuwen, the 2 founders of Winclove Probiotics.
Pieter Pekelharing and Bram van Leeuwen, the 2 founders of Winclove Probiotics.

Next generation

Winclove Probiotics was founded in 1987 by Pieter Pekelharing and Bram van Leeuwen – later taken over by Pieter’s son, Maarten Pekelharing, in 2016. Maarten continues his family legacy, keeping the values his father and Bram stood for at the very heart of the business. At Winclove, we strive to improve and innovate our premium probiotics to enhance quality of life worldwide. By doing this we aim to be the best company for the world. Through partnerships with esteemed local and international entities — businesses, research bodies, scientists, universities, and hospitals — we create meaningful impact together.