Singapore-based V3 Group has announced that its health and wellness arm, LAC Global, has completed the acquisition of MASQUELIER’S® French Pine Bark Extract. The deal brings more than 70 years of European nutritional science into LAC’s portfolio — combining a proven scientific heritage with an Asian retail platform to build a mass-premium wellness brand for global consumers.
What Is MASQUELIER’S® French Pine Bark Extract?
MASQUELIER’S® traces its roots to the work of renowned French scientist Professor Jack Masquelier, a pioneer in the research and development of oligomeric proanthocyanidins — better known as OPCs. The brand is distinguished by its proprietary fingerprinted extraction process, decades of clinical research into OPC antioxidant properties, and patented technology that sets it apart from generic pine bark supplements.
MASQUELIER’S® is also the originator and trademark holder of MASQUELIER’S® Anthogenol, one of the most widely recognized OPC supplement brands across Asia Pacific. To date, MASQUELIER’S® French Pine Bark Extract has sold over 250 million tablets, making it one of LAC’s most significant and enduring product platforms across its Asian markets.
What the LAC Global MASQUELIER’S Acquisition Means
Through this acquisition, LAC does not simply add a single product line. Instead, it gains the foundational intellectual property and scientific heritage behind an established wellness category. This strengthens the scientific foundation of LAC’s existing portfolio and positions the brand to meet growing consumer demand for evidence-based, preventive health solutions.
“Health is becoming one of the defining priorities for consumers globally. People are living longer, but the opportunity is to help them live better,” said Ron Sim, Founder and Executive Chairman of V3 Group. “The acquisition of MASQUELIER’S® brings decades of European nutritional science into LAC, strengthening the scientific foundation of our portfolio.”
LAC’s Growing Presence Across Asia and Beyond
The acquisition builds on LAC’s strong momentum in 2026. Today, LAC operates more than 250 retail stores across Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Vietnam. Franchise operations extend further into Mongolia, India, Indonesia, and Thailand. Additionally, a growing e-commerce business supports access to LAC’s full product portfolio across the region.
Beyond Asia, LAC products are also available in select markets across Africa, the Middle East, and South America — reflecting the brand’s ambition to become Asia’s defining homegrown health and wellness brand for consumers worldwide.
Why LAC Is Expanding Now
Several major forces are reshaping consumer behavior across Asia and driving demand for health and wellness products. Ageing populations, rising health consciousness, and growing wellness expenditure are all pushing more consumers toward preventive health and everyday supplement solutions.
Furthermore, the combination of LAC’s retail and e-commerce network with MASQUELIER’S® science-backed heritage gives the brand a compelling proposition — accessible, credible, and rooted in decades of research.
What’s Next for LAC Global
Looking ahead, LAC will deepen its presence in existing markets while pursuing new growth opportunities across Asia Pacific and internationally. Alongside its geographic expansion, the brand will continue to invest in product innovation and science-backed nutritional solutions, with a focus on preventive health, healthy ageing, and the evolving wellness needs of consumers.
As LAC’s parent company, V3 Group will continue to provide strategic capital, operational capabilities, and regional connectivity to support this growth.
For more information about LAC Global and its products, visit lac.com/en/home. For V3 Group updates, visit v3group.com.
