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The Foundation, in collaboration with Uriach, took part in the 4th edition of Unique Experiences, an annual event organized by the City Council of Sant Cugat del Vallès. This initiative offers guided tours to discover leading companies, monumental buildings, and other places of interest, such as the National Archive of Catalonia, RTVE, or the Alba Synchrotron, which are not usually open to the public.

On March 27 and 28, visitors participating in this initiative were able to see Uriach’s facilities first-hand and gain deeper insight into the company and the Foundation. As a highlight of the visit, participants enjoyed the immersive experience of the Uriach Virtual Gallery.

Through this activity, the Uriach Foundation opens itself to the general public and strengthens its bond with the city of Sant Cugat.

More information about this experience  [aquí]

On March 25, 2025, an institutional visit took place by representatives of the Uriach Foundation and the company’s Innovation Department to the Faculty of Chemistry at Rovira i Virgili University (URV), on the occasion of the annual follow-up meeting of the Uriach Nutraceutical Chair (CUdN), as established in the founding agreement of the Chair, signed in 2020 between the Uriach Foundation and URV.

The meeting between both teams was attended by Begoña Muguerza, Director of the Chair and Professor at URV; Manuel Suárez, Dean of the Faculty of Enology at URV; Javier Navarro, Trustee of the Uriach Foundation; and Alba Domínguez, Innovation Senior Director at Uriach.

During the meeting, the activities carried out by the CUdN throughout 2024 were reviewed, with special emphasis on the annual Nutraceutical Conference, opportunities for collaboration, and future projects, with the aim of consolidating the CUdN as a benchmark entity in the field of nutraceuticals in our country.

Great success of the IV Nutraceutical Conference “Bioactive Compounds and Nutraceuticals”, organized by the Uriach Nutraceutical Chair and held on March 6–7, 2025, in Tarragona.

In this fourth edition, which attracted a large audience both in person and via streaming, the latest findings on bioactive compounds and nutraceuticals were presented, covering topics such as gut health, microbiota, obesity, diabetes and other metabolic diseases, cognitive decline, and finally, the application of artificial intelligence in the study of bioactive compounds.

These conferences have become a benchmark meeting point for scientists, professionals, and students working in the field of nutraceuticals.

You can watch the summary video here.

Unique Experiences

The Uriach Foundation, in collaboration with Uriach, is taking part in the 4th edition of Unique Experiences, an annual event organized by the Sant Cugat del Vallès City Council.

As part of this initiative, 43 guided tours are being offered to discover leading companies, monumental buildings, and other places of interest, such as the National Archives of Catalonia, RTVE, and the ALBA Synchrotron, which are normally not open to the public.

On March 27 and 28, we will open the doors of Uriach and the Uriach Foundation so that you can get to know our facilities, activities, and products firsthand. In addition, you will be able to enjoy a virtual reality experience created by the Foundation, immersing you in the history of the company.

📅 Book your visit and come meet us!

Registration is now open for the 4th Conference on Bioactive Compounds and Nutraceuticals, organized by the Uriach Chair of Nutraceuticals, which will take place on March 6–7, 2025, at the Centre Tarraconense El Seminari in Tarragona. You can register through the following link: REGISTRATION 2025.

The aim of this conference is to present the latest advances in the study of bioactive compounds and to foster dialogue among specialized scientists, students, and industry professionals, promoting scientific dissemination and knowledge exchange.

As a new feature this year, a course aimed at pre-doctoral researchers will be held on March 5 at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili campus. Under the title “Update on Methodologies for the Study of Bioactive Compounds: From Theory to Experimental Validation”, the course will provide specialized training in the most innovative techniques in the field.

You can consult the list of invited speakers on the conference website, and the final program will be published in the coming days.

We look forward to seeing you there!

On February 3, the Uriach Foundation, in collaboration with Laborest Global, inaugurated the exhibition “Laborest. History and New Image” at its facilities in Sant Cugat del Vallès.

The exhibition is divided into two parts. The first takes visitors on a journey through history, highlighting Uriach’s century-long ties with Italy and the evolution of Laborest, from its creation in Switzerland to the present day. The second part focuses on presenting the brand’s new identity and image.

As a complement to the exhibition, a talk will be offered to explain in detail the characteristics and main products of the global brand, as well as some of its CSR projects in Senegal.

The Vice President of the Uriach Foundation, Mr. Javier Uriach Torelló, has been appointed Honorary Member of the Medical-Pharmaceutical Institute of Catalonia.

The award was presented by Dr. Anna M.ª Carmona, President of the institution, together with Vice Presidents Dr. Eugenio Sedano and Dr. Joan Esteva.

This distinction recognizes both his support and close ties to the Institute, as well as the important role played by our Foundation in the development of its activities in recent years.

During the ceremony, which took place on January 18 at the Hotel Colón in Barcelona, presided over by the Right Honorable Mr. Jordi Pujol Soley, a heartfelt tribute was paid to the memory of our late President, Dr. Joan Uriach Marsal, Gold Medal recipient and distinguished member of the Medical-Pharmaceutical Institute until his passing.

On December 17, 2024, at the age of 95, Dr. Joan Uriach Marsal, founder and president of the Uriach Foundation 1838, passed away.

Dr. Uriach Marsal dedicated his life to the family business, combining an exceptional vision for the future with strong and approachable leadership. His unwavering commitment to culture, society, and history led him, in 1988, to establish the Uriach Foundation 1838, with the aim of making it a benchmark institution for promoting the history of the health sciences, advancing natural health, and preserving the company’s historical and artistic heritage.

His humble and approachable character earned him the affection and respect of all his colleagues, to whom he transmitted solid values that will continue to guide our path and shape our future.

His legacy transcends his achievements, leaving behind a profound mark through his humanist dedication to art, education, and philanthropy.

In these difficult times, we join his family and loved ones in their grief.

The Uriach Foundation celebrated Internet Week with a small exhibition titled “Uriach Digital” at the Sant Cugat del Vallès facilities, showcasing the history and evolution of the Internet, as well as its effects and impact on Uriach.

The exhibition, held from May 13 to 24, 2024, featured a range of technologies predating the Internet: the company’s first computer, an IBM System/360; the first personal Apple Macintosh II computers; Uriach’s first website from 1998; as well as the most modern applications of the Internet today.

The exhibition was complemented by engaging presentations, tips, talks, and workshops organized by Uriach’s Data and Technology Department.

The Uriach Chair of Nutraceuticals is organizing the “3rd Conference on Nutraceuticals: Bioactive Compounds and Nutraceuticals”. The main purpose of the conference is to present the most recent advances related to bioactive compounds, functional ingredients, and nutraceuticals, and to foster the exchange among scientists to facilitate discussion of the latest research findings in this field.

These conferences are part of the activities carried out by the Uriach Chair of Nutraceuticals, whose mission is to promote knowledge of Nutraceuticals in the educational, professional, and social spheres through the dissemination, teaching, and research activities that support the progress and development of this discipline.

The event will take place on March 7 and 8 at the Centre Tarraconense El Seminari in Tarragona and is open to undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students, as well as professionals connected to bioactive compounds, functional ingredients, and nutraceuticals, including technical staff from the food and nutraceutical industries, as well as pharmacists and nutritionists.

The two previous editions have positioned this conference as one of the most important events in the field, and it will be broadcast live through the Chair’s website: https://www.catedranutraceutica.urv.cat.