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The Uriach Foundation, in collaboration with Uriach, took part in the sixth edition of Unique Experiences, an initiative organised annually by Sant Cugat del Vallès City Council to bring local residents closer to the town’s distinctive companies, institutions and projects.

During the event, we welcomed a group of visitors to our facilities who were interested in learning more about who we are, what we do and our history. The visit gave attendees the chance to discover our day-to-day work, our brands and products, as well as enjoy the immersive Uriach Virtual Gallery experience.

Our participation in Unique Experiences was an excellent opportunity to share our project with the local community, open our doors to the public and continue bringing the reality of Uriach and the Foundation closer to new audiences.

On March 12 and 13, the 5th Nutraceutical Conference, titled “Bioactive Compounds and Nutraceuticals”, was held in Tarragona and organised by the Uriach Chair in Nutraceuticals. The event brought together researchers, professionals and students to discuss the latest developments in the sector.

The programme combined different lectures and opportunities for exchange focused on bioactive compounds, functional ingredients and nutraceuticals, consolidating the conference as an essential meeting point for sharing knowledge and fostering new connections between the academic and professional worlds.

One of the highlights of this edition was the session dedicated to bioactive compounds in menopause, which sparked great interest among attendees. The topic of women’s wellbeing and health was undoubtedly one of the most well-received themes of the event.

The conference featured the participation of Alba Domínguez, Innovation Senior Director, in the opening session, and Rosa Raventós, Consumer Product Development Director, in the award ceremony for the best scientific posters.

With this fifth edition, the Nutraceutical Conference continues to grow and strengthen its position as a leading forum for advancing knowledge, research and outreach in the field of nutraceuticals.

As part of the activities of the Uriach Chair in Nutraceuticals, during the month of February, professionals from different Uriach departments took part in the course “Functional Foods” within the official Master’s in Nutrition and Metabolism (URV-UB), aimed at students from the Faculties of Chemistry in Mallorca and Tarragona.

During these sessions, students gain first-hand, highly practical insight into how the strategy for an innovative product is conceived and developed, following all the necessary stages through to its market launch. Key areas covered include: innovation (led by Alba Domínguez and Anna Fortuny), product development (led by Elena Quintanilla), project management processes (led by Marta Castiñeira), regulatory affairs (led by Marta Graupera), and quality control (led by Cristina Espada).

These classes are not only essential for the Master’s students, but they also reinforce the Uriach brand as a benchmark in the field of natural products and highlight the work of the Uriach Foundation as the entity responsible for the Chair.

From February 9 to 23, 2026, the Uriach Foundation presents the exhibition “Uriach Through the Senses” in the showroom at the Sant Cugat facilities.

Through the five senses, the exhibition invites you on a journey through Uriach’s evolution and some of its products, revealing how sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing have been, and continue to be, a very natural way to better understand wellbeing and health. The exhibition also connects this journey with the history of the health sciences, from the earliest knowledge to today’s perspective on care.

A perfect opportunity to rediscover our heritage from an original and different perspective.

The Uriach Foundation is taking part once again in the 5th edition of Unique Experiences, organised by the Sant Cugat del Vallès City Council.

On 19 March 2026, you’ll be able to visit us to learn about Uriach—Europe’s leading company in natural health products—and discover more about its history through a virtual reality experience.

In addition to the Uriach Foundation, this year’s programme will include many local companies and institutions, offering a range of guided visits.

Access more information HERE

A few days ago, Mr. Xavier Lluch donated the General catalogue of drugs, chemical and pharmaceutical products, pharmaceutical specialties and mineral waters. J. Uriach y Cia. Barcelona, 1912.

This is a work of notable documentary and historical value, which will be incorporated in the coming days into the archives of the Uriach Foundation. With this addition, the collection strengthens one of its most distinctive holdings: more than one hundred commercial catalogues from the Uriach company, covering a chronological span from 1864 to the present day.

These types of publications are a particularly valuable source for understanding the evolution of products, technical and advertising language, and changes in healthcare and consumer practices in each period. In addition, they help preserve and highlight a direct testimony to Uriach’s historical development in Barcelona at the beginning of the 20th century.

• Date: March 12–13, 2026
• Venue: Centre Tarraconense El Seminari, Tarragona

The Bioactive Compounds and Nutraceuticals Conference is a scientific meeting aimed at disseminating cutting-edge research on bioactive compounds, their efficacy, and the underlying mechanisms behind their beneficial effects on health.

Renowned researchers come together to share scientific perspectives, fostering knowledge exchange and reflection on the present and future of bioactive compounds. The program includes specialized sessions focused on strategic areas and the latest trends across all stages of research. It is open to undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students, as well as healthcare professionals and industry stakeholders.

For more information and registration, visit the website of the CUdN

From 9 to 19 December 2025, the Uriach Foundation presented the exhibition “Joan Uriach Marsal (1929–2024). Business, Science and Culture.”

Organised to mark the first anniversary of Dr Joan Uriach Marsal’s passing, founder of our institution, a key figure in the company’s history, and a leading reference in our country’s pharmaceutical sector, the exhibition traces his professional and personal journey: from his early days in the family laboratory to his decisive role in Uriach’s modernisation and international expansion.

The exhibition highlights his pioneering vision, his commitment to research and innovation, and his deep humanist vocation, values that continue to inspire Uriach today.

On 19 December 2025, representatives of the Board of Trustees of the Uriach Foundation visited the Reial Acadèmia de les Bones Lletres, located in the centre of Barcelona.

During the tour, guided by the institution’s president, Dr Borja de Riquer i Permanyer, they learned about the Academy’s history and activities, as well as its valuable heritage. This includes an archive, the documentary result of almost three hundred years of the institution’s existence, and a highly significant library with more than 70,000 items, unique of its kind as a heritage library specialising in Catalan humanities.

On 17 November 2025, the Board of Trustees of the Gran Teatre del Liceu presented, posthumously, the Gold Medal to Dr Joan Uriach Marsal, founder and president of the Uriach Foundation, who passed away in December 2024, in recognition of his affection for and philanthropic commitment to the Liceu and to Catalan culture more broadly.

A businessman and patron of the arts with a strong artistic and cultural sensibility, he was noted for his close ties to Barcelona’s business, social and cultural fabric, and for his active involvement in key cultural institutions in the country. His inclusive vision and his commitment to the development of culture, and opera in particular, have left a valuable legacy, which also earned him the Creu de Sant Jordi in 1987.