Strategic Partnership to Advance Integrated Research and Innovation in Animal Health
Três Corações, Brazil and Izegem, Belgium – [16.02.2026] – Friboris, a specialized research and innovation company focused on companion animals nutrtion, and SAS Global, a global group with expertise in nutritional, diagnostics, and (pre)clinical veterinary and human research, announce a strategic partnership aimed at delivering streamlined, high-quality solutions across the animal care value chain.
Through this collaboration, Friboris and SAS Global will combine complementary expertise to offer clients seamless access to integrated research on nutrition for companion animals, supporting innovation from early research through applied and translational stages.
By aligning scientific know-how, infrastructure, and operational workflows, the partnership is designed to accelerate research timelines, ensure regulatory and quality compliance, and enhance data consistency across projects.
The collaboration builds on the following core strengths:
Friboris: advanced research, project design, and scientific consultancy in companion animal nutrition, with strong expertise in applied R&D, innovation support, and knowledge translation
SAS Global: a single-entry global network integrating diagnostics, laboratory services, nutritional and (pre)clinical research capabilities, ensuring harmonized quality systems, regulatory rigor, and efficient execution across multiple disciplines
Key objectives of the partnership include:
- Providing seamless access to integrated research and development expertise through a coordinated global network
- Enabling faster, data-driven, and compliant studies through aligned quality standards and connected workflows
- Strengthening innovation by combining scientific insight, infrastructure, and operational excellence to move efficiently from research to practical outcomes
“This partnership reflects a shared commitment to building smarter, more connected research ecosystems in animal nutrition,” said Maarten De Gussem, DVM, Manager and Veterinarian of SAS Global. “By working closely with Friboris, we can offer our partners a more integrated and agile pathway from scientific concept to validated results.”
Milena Lacerenza, DVM of Friboris added:
“Joining forces with SAS Global allows us to expand the impact of our research and innovation activities. Together, we can deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions that better support our clients’ development goals in animal nutrition.”
This strategic alliance reinforces both organizations’ commitment to scientific excellence, operational efficiency, and collaborative innovation, supporting the development of next-generation solutions for the animal health and nutrition sector.
ABOUT FRIBORIS
Friboris is a research-driven organization dedicated to advancing innovation in companion animals nutrition. The company supports clients through scientific consultancy, project design, and applied research activities, translating knowledge into practical, value-creating solutions.
ABOUT SAS GLOBAL
SAS Global is an international umbrella organization integrating specialized companies active in diagnostics, laboratory services, nutritional and (pre)clinical research for veterinary and human applications. Through a unified network and harmonized quality systems, SAS Global delivers connected, high-quality solutions via a single point of entry.