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| Industry | Sports nutrition, e-commerce, fitness apparel |
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| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Miguel Milhão |
| Headquarters | Maia, Portugal |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Dietary supplements, functional foods, sportswear |
Prozis is a Portuguese company specializing in sports nutrition, functional foods, and fitness apparel. It operates primarily through an e‑commerce model and has multiple manufacturing facilities in northern Portugal. Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Miguel Milhão, it is headquartered in Maia.[1]
The company produces nutritional supplements, snack foods, cereals, beverages, and sportswear, distributing its products internationally via online channels and logistics networks.[2]
By the early 2020s, Prozis employed around 1,500 workers and reported annual revenues near €200 million.[3]
History
[edit]Prozis was founded in 2007 by Miguel Milhão, who initially operated as an online retailer of third-party sports nutrition products. It later expanded to manufacture its own products and develop a vertically integrated model.[4]
Facilities were established in Póvoa de Lanhoso, Guimarães, Braga and Maia.[5]
By 2015, the company employed over 230 people and reported revenues exceeding €45 million.[6]
The company expanded internationally in the late 2010s, broadening its product range to include functional foods, beverages, and sports apparel.[7]
Operations
[edit]Prozis operates a vertically integrated production model, designing, manufacturing, and distributing most of its products internally. The company produces supplements, snack foods, cereals, frozen meals, beverages, and sports clothing.[8]
By the early 2020s, Prozis operated around a dozen factories in northern Portugal and employed about 1,500 people.[9]
The company exports a majority of its products and maintains logistics infrastructure and warehouses in several European countries, including Germany and Italy.[10]
International expansion
[edit]In 2024, Prozis announced plans to construct a production facility in the United States to serve North American markets. The €20 million investment was part of its strategy to expand international production.[11]
The company also maintains distribution partnerships and warehouses in France, Spain, and Germany to support international logistics.[12]
Marketing and partnerships
[edit]Prozis has engaged with professional sports teams, athletes, and online influencers. Notable partnerships include football clubs such as AS Roma and sponsorships in European leagues.[13]
The company's marketing strategy includes influencer partnerships, particularly on social media platforms.[14]
Prozis has also expanded retail presence in Spain and Portugal, supplementing its e-commerce operations.[15]
Controversies
[edit]In 2022, founder Miguel Milhão made statements regarding abortion in the United States that generated public criticism and led to calls for boycotts.[16]
These events were widely reported in Portuguese media, sparking debate on corporate communication and political statements by business leaders.[17]
The company also attracted attention regarding public funding and government tax incentives.[18]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Prozis aims for €10M turnover at new factory". Essential Business. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ^ "Dono da Prozis: temos 10 fábricas e lucros de €11 milhões". Jornal de Negócios. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ^ "Prozis opens 11th factory in the North". Essential Business. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ^ "Prozis aims for €10M turnover at new factory". Essential Business. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ^ "Prozis quer contratar mais 100 pessoas para fábrica de Guimarães". Jornal de Negócios. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ^ "Prozis vai investir €15 milhões e criar 1.200 empregos na Maia". Jornal de Negócios. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ^ "Prozis aims for €10M turnover at new factory". Essential Business. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ^ "Dono da Prozis: temos 10 fábricas e lucros de €11 milhões". Jornal de Negócios. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ^ "Prozis opens 11th factory in the North". Essential Business. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ^ "Prozis: uma marca portuguesa com armazéns na Alemanha". Bom Dia. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ^ "Prozis builds €20 million factory in US". Essential Business. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ^ "Stratégies d'influence de Prozis France". Kolsquare. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ^ "Prozis aumentará su presencia en el fútbol: patrocinará a la AS Roma". Palco23. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ^ "Fenómeno influencer crece y margen normativa publicidad". La Vanguardia. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ^ "Prozis: su influencia online se expande al retail". Alimarket. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ^ "El fundador de Prozis lanza un anuncio provida en Portugal". Gaceta. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ^ "O fundador da Prozis foi infeliz e ofendeu os portugueses". Expresso. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ^ "Afinal Portugal não é assim tão dispensável para Miguel Milhão". ZAP. Retrieved 2026-04-07.