Farmaderbe

What Farmaderbe does

Farmaderbe is an Italian nutraceutical, phytotherapy, and natural cosmetics company founded in 1986 in Pradamano (Udine) and operating as FARMADERBE srl with €120,000 registered capital. The company develops and distributes food supplements (e.g., Reydrate, Neuro Inositolo, PEA 1200 Complex, Ashwagandha 1000 Complex, Melatonina gocce, Collagen drink, Protein&Vit, Mag 360 Bisglicinato), natural cosmetics (MaxColor hair coloring, Ultratan tanning activator, Desert Flower sunscreen, Cell Reduce anticellulite, L'Argan, Il Karitè), herbal remedies (single-plant extracts, glycerin and hydroalcoholic macerates, essential oils), seasonal respiratory and immune products, weight-management lines, and women and children's wellness ranges. Its proprietary technology centers on pharmaceutical-quality plant-extract formulation, with a registered Tea Trix® trademark covering a synergy of essential oils steam-distilled from three Melaleuca species used in the Micovit line; the firm emphasizes qualified personnel in pharmacy, biology, and nutrition for product development.

Name

Farmaderbe

Legal name

FARMADERBE srl

Website

https://farmaderbe.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FARMADERBE srl is an Italian nutraceutical and natural cosmetics company founded in 1986 that develops food supplements, herbal remedies, and plant-based cosmetics, distributing them through 35 agents to over 6,000 pharmacies and herbalists across Italy and export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Herbal Supplements and Natural Cosmetics

NAICS

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Herbal & Botanical Supplements (CRADAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Botanical & Herbal Extracts (Adaptogens, Polyphenols, Essential Oils, Standardized Extracts) (AFAJAKAD), Dried Herbs & Herb Blends (AFAJANAC)

Keywords

• Herbal supplements
• Natural cosmetics
• Phytotherapy products
• Plant-based remedies
• Food supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

Pradamano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dietary Supplements Sales: Sale of food supplements including vitamins, minerals, plant extracts, and functional ingredients through pharmacies and herbalists
2. Natural Cosmetics Sales: Sale of plant-based cosmetic products including skincare, haircare, body care, and sun protection products
3. Herbal Remedies Sales: Sale of herbal remedies including single-plant extracts, hydroalcoholic extracts, essential oils, and traditional phytotherapy products

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Farmaderbe manufactures and markets a multi-category range of plant-based products including food supplements (integratori alimentari), natural cosmetics (cosmesi naturale), and herbal remedies and plants (rimedi erboristici e piante). Its assortment covers seasonal wellness, weight control, hair care, intimate hygiene, oral hygiene, foot care, and selected specialty lines, distributed through a network of 6,000+ pharmacies and herbalists in Italy, 50 proprietary retail stores, and international export channels.

Product overview

Farmaderbe is an Italian company founded in 1986 specializing in food supplements, natural cosmetics, and phytotherapy products. The company operates primarily in the Italian market with a network of over 6,000 customers including pharmacies and herbalists, managed through 35 sales agents. Farmaderbe's product portfolio is organized into major categories: Food Supplements covering digestive health, cardiovascular wellness, joint care, beauty and collagen, sleep and mood support, vitamins and minerals, and functional foods; Natural Cosmetics including facial care, body care, hair care, and sun protection products; Herbal Remedies and Plants including single-plant extracts, glycerin extracts, hydroalcoholic extracts, and essential oils; Seasonal Products for immune support and respiratory wellness; and Targeted Treatments for specific body care needs. Key product lines include Reydrate (electrolyte replenishment), Neuro Inositolo (nervous system support), PEA Complex (anti-inflammatory support), Cefal Stop Fast (migraine relief), Protein&Vit (functional nutrition), Collagen drink (beauty supplement), MaxColor (hair coloring), and Ultratan (tanning activators). The company also offers specialized lines like MenoKal for weight management, Marvinia for feminine hygiene, and Phytoral for oral care. Farmaderbe emphasizes natural ingredients, pharmaceutical-quality formulations, and plant-based solutions across its entire product range.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Integratori Alimentari (Food Supplements line) Multi-SKU range of plant-based food supplements covering general wellness, seasonal needs, weight control, and targeted health concerns, sold to pharmacies, herbalists, and end consumers.
• Cosmesi Naturale (Natural Cosmetics / Phytocosmetics) Range of plant-based cosmetics including skin care, hair care, body care, tanning (Ultratan), hair coloring (MaxColor), intimate hygiene (Marvinia), oral hygiene (Phytoral), and foot care (Phytopodal), formulated with botanical ingredients.
• Rimedi Erboristici e Piante (Herbal Remedies and Plants) Herbal remedies and medicinal plants used in phytotherapy, sold through pharmacy and herbalist channels for natural health applications.
• Prodotti Stagionali (Seasonal Products) Seasonal plant-based supplement and remedy range addressing time-specific wellness needs (e.g., seasonal changes).
• Controllo del Peso (Weight Control line, including MenoKal) Plant-based food supplement line supporting weight management, including the MenoKal product.
• Cura dei Capelli (Hair Care line, including MaxColor and Ultratan) Plant-based hair care range covering coloring (MaxColor), tanning-related products (Ultratan), and hair wellness formulas.
• Reydrate (electrolyte drink line) Electrolyte drink range for hydration support, part of Farmaderbe's supplement offering.
• Tea Tree Micovit (featuring Tea Trix® technology) Product line leveraging Farmaderbe's proprietary Tea Trix® synergy of pure essential oils from Melaleuca/Tea Tree for targeted applications.
• Igiene Intima (Intimate Hygiene line — Marvinia) Plant-based intimate hygiene product line including the Marvinia product.
• Igiene Orale (Oral Hygiene line — Phytoral) Plant-based oral hygiene product line including the Phytoral product.
• Cura dei Piedi (Foot Care line — Phytopodal) Plant-based foot care product line including the Phytopodal product.
• Vital Factors Italia (sub-brand) Farmaderbe sub-brand offering targeted plant-based supplement and wellness formulations.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FedersaluscoreOthersFarmaderbe is the promoter and founding member of the Federsalus association, which serves as the main reference point for operators in the health products sector and authoritative reference for national and community Authorities.
• Vital Factors ItaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVital Factors Italia is a division of Farmaderbe focused on advanced nutritional and cosmetic products. They share the same sales network and collaborate on product development and distribution across Italy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nature's Way: Large North American herbal and botanical supplement brand sold internationally through pharmacies and health stores. Comparable as a broad herbal supplement player overlapping with Farmaderbe's botanical categories, though not a direct Italian-channel competitor.
• Solgar (Nestlé Health Science): Global premium vitamin, mineral and herbal supplement brand with broad pharmacy distribution including in Italy. A larger, broad-incumbent competitor that overlaps with Farmaderbe on herbal supplements and the pharmacy channel but operates at much greater scale and international reach.

Direct peers

• PharmaNutra: Italian pharmaceutical-nutraceutical company selling iron, magnesium and proprietary supplement SKUs through pharmacy channel in Italy and internationally. Comparable in pharmacy distribution and supplement category, though with a more pharmaceutical-leaning positioning.
• Zuccari (Alessandro Zuccari): Italian natural supplement and aloe-based wellness brand with strong pharmacy distribution. Comparable to Farmaderbe in pharmacy-led herbal supplement positioning and family-owned Italian heritage.
• Named (Named Sport / Named Next): Italian supplement company selling through pharmacies and herbalists with a portfolio spanning food supplements, sports nutrition and natural cosmetics. Direct overlap with Farmaderbe in B2B channel and product mix.
• Aboca: Italian leader in medicinal plant-based supplements, herbal remedies and natural cosmetics. Closest direct competitor to Farmaderbe with a similar phytotherapy positioning, broad pharmacy distribution in Italy and overlapping therapeutic categories (respiratory, digestive, wellness).
• ESI s.r.l. Italian manufacturer of food supplements, herbal extracts and natural cosmetics distributed primarily through pharmacies and herbalists. Directly comparable to Farmaderbe in product mix, channel strategy and Italian market focus.
• Specchiasol: Italian phytotherapy and herbal supplement company selling single-plant extracts, gemmoderivati and food supplements through pharmacies and herbalists. Overlaps with Farmaderbe across herbal remedy and supplement categories.
• Erba Vita Group: Italian herbal supplement and natural cosmetics producer with pharmacy/herbalist distribution and a multi-brand portfolio. Comparable in channel, customer base and emphasis on plant-based wellness products.

Regional players

• Herbora (Parnassia group): Italian herbalist chain and supplement retailer/brand present in northern Italy. Comparable through its herbalist-led distribution model and natural health product mix, though primarily operating in a different regional concentration than Farmaderbe's national footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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