Hering

What Hering does

Hering S.r.l. is an Italian pharmaceutical company headquartered in Modica, Sicily, operating for over 30 years (founded 1992) with 51-100 employees. The company specializes in integrated medicine, combining homeopathic medicines, nutraceuticals, phytotherapy extracts, medical devices, and cosmetics under a single manufacturing platform. Its core product portfolio includes homeopathic medicines (unitari, complessi, syrups, sprays, suppositories, ovules, creams, eye drops, and mouthwashes), the Prolac probiotic and supplement sub-brand (Reishi, Prolac Fam, Prolac Prost, Prolac Repair), Ferroplant iron supplements using SunActive Fe pyrophosphate technology with TetraSOD, the Visan ophthalmic medical device line, Proteodiet metabolic rehabilitation supplements, and phytotherapy extracts including mother tinctures and glycerin macerates. Production occurs at a GMP-certified facility in Sicily, with raw materials primarily sourced from qualified Italian suppliers.

Hering operates a dual business model combining B2C product sales through specialized pharmacies and online pharmacy partners (Farmacia Verde, Antica Farmacia Orlandi, Parafarmacia Pineto, Farmacia Real Firenze, Farma-web, Farmasave) with B2B contract manufacturing services for other nutraceutical, homeopathic, cosmetic, and medical device companies covering formulation research, product development, packaging, and customized packaging. The company targets three primary customer segments: healthcare professionals (doctors and pharmacists) via a reserved website area with scientific content, clinical studies, and case reports; pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies seeking manufacturing partnerships; and end consumers purchasing through pharmacies. Its go-to-market is sales-led, focusing on professional prescription and recommendation channels rather than direct consumer marketing. The marketing approach emphasizes scientific validation, with content authored by named medical professionals (Dr. Maurizio Lombardi, Dr. Giovanni Francesco di Paolo, Dr. Maria Letizia Primo) and educational resources published through the approfondimenti section.

Pricing is not publicly disclosed; products are available through pharmacies and the company's e-commerce platform, while contract manufacturing quotes are provided via professional contact forms. Geographic operations are concentrated in Italy within the broader Europe region, with no disclosed international expansion. The company maintains no disclosed institutional investors, parent companies, or external funding relationships, operating as an independent private limited liability entity under continuous research activity guided by the principle of transforming scientific knowledge into therapeutic value.

Name

Hering

Legal name

Hering S.r.l.

Website

https://heringlaboratori.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hering is an Italian pharmaceutical company based in Modica, Sicily, that produces and supplies homeopathic medicines, nutraceuticals, medical devices, and cosmetics, serving healthcare professionals, pharmacies, and end consumers through GMP-certified manufacturing and contract manufacturing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeopathic & Nutraceutical Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412), Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Bio-based Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals & Specialty Bioactives (EUAAAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vitamins & Minerals (Single Nutrients) (CRADAGAB)

Keywords

• Homeopathic medicines
• Nutraceutical supplements
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Medical devices
• Contract manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Modica

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Products: Sale of homeopathic medicines, nutraceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, and food supplements through pharmacies and online channels
2. Contract Manufacturing: Third-party manufacturing services covering formulation research, product development, packaging, and customized packaging for nutraceutical, homeopathic, cosmetic, and medical device companies

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hering manufactures and supplies pharmaceutical-grade homeopathic medicines, nutraceutical food supplements, medical devices (notably ophthalmic products), cosmetics, and phytotherapy extracts from its GMP-certified facility in Modica, Sicily. The company also offers full-service contract manufacturing covering formulation research, product development, packaging, and customized packaging for third-party nutraceutical, homeopathic, cosmetic, and medical device companies. Products are distributed through specialized pharmacies, e-commerce pharmacy partners, and a reserved professional channel targeting doctors and pharmacists.

Product overview

Hering is an Italian pharmaceutical company based in Sicily specializing in integrated medicine, combining scientific methods, pharmaceutical expertise, and natural-origin principles. The product portfolio consists of: (1) Homeopathic Medicines — unitari, complessi, and organoterapici for self-regulation support; (2) Linea Prolac — probiotic and supplement sub-brand including Reishi, Prolac Fam, Prolac Prost, Prolac Repair, and medicinal mushrooms (Maitake, Agaricus, Pleurotus, Shitake); (3) Nutraceuticals — including Ferroplant Plus/Oro for iron supplementation, Proteodiet for metabolic rehabilitation, Drenase for drainage; (4) Medical Devices — notably Visan for ocular applications; (5) Phytotherapy Extracts — mother tinctures and glycerin macerates; (6) Cosmetics; (7) Contract Manufacturing services for third-party nutraceutical, homeopathic, cosmetic, and medical device companies. The company operates under GMP standards with raw materials primarily sourced from qualified Italian suppliers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medicinali Omeopatici (Homeopathic Medicines) Homeopathic medicines supporting the natural self-regulation processes of the body, produced under high quality standards and rigorous scientific methods for patients prescribed by doctors and pharmacists.
• Nutraceutici (Nutraceuticals) Nutraceutical supplements formulated to support specific physiological functions including iron supplementation, metabolic rehabilitation, drainage, immune support, and overall wellness.
• Visan Eye Drops Sterile eye drops in monodose vials for treating eye irritation including redness, burning, dryness, and visual fatigue, containing natural soothing substances (Euphrasia, Arnica, Bryonia, Ruta, and Chamomile distilled waters).
• Cosmetici (Cosmetics) Cosmetic products formulated with natural-origin principles for personal care applications, produced under the same GMP quality standards as Hering's pharmaceutical lines.
• Linea Prolac (Probiotics and Supplements) Probiotic and supplement product line for intestinal health, immune support, appetite normalization, prostate function, and intestinal mucosa health, designed for adults and children with formulations including Reishi mushroom and Alga Klamath.
• Fitoestratti (Phytotherapy Extracts) Phytotherapy extracts including mother tinctures (hydroalcoholic plant extracts at 1:10 ratio) and glycerin macerates (gemmoderivatives prepared by 21-day maceration at 1:20 ratio), available in 30, 60, 125, and 1000 ml formats for herbal therapeutic applications.
• Contract Manufacturing Services Third-party manufacturing services covering the entire production process from formulation research and product development through packaging and customized packaging for nutraceutical, homeopathic, cosmetic, and medical device companies seeking manufacturing partnerships.
• Ferroplant Plus Food supplement with Iron Pyrophosphate (SunActive Fe) combined with TetraSOD, Vitamin C, B6, and B12 that supports immune system function and optimizes oxygen transport, reducing fatigue.
• Ferroplant Oro Complete iron supplement enriched with Lactoferrin, Copper, and Quatrefolic folic acid that supports energy metabolism and normal hematopoiesis with synergistic action.
• Proteodiet Advanced food supplement for metabolic rehabilitation containing ultra-microfiltered whey proteins, basifying substances, medicinal fungi, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, indicated for metabolic syndrome, sarcopenia, osteoporosis, oncology patients, and metabolic rehabilitation.
• Drenase Gocce Fitotherapeutic supplement in drops for deep body depuration and natural drainage of body fluids, contrasting fluid retention and bloating, containing Betula alba, Equisetum arvense, Silybum marianum, Taraxacum officinalis, and Arctium lappa extracts.
• Maitake Food supplement based on Grifola frondosa (maitake mushroom) and Alga Klamath that supports natural body defenses, containing not less than 30% polysaccharides, packaged as 90 tablets.
• Tinture Madri (Mother Tinctures) Hydroalcoholic solutions of plant extracts prepared by macerating fresh or dry plant parts (whole plants, leaves, stems, bark, wood, roots, fruits, seeds, and buds) in alcohol at appropriate strength for up to three weeks at 1:10 ratio for phytotherapy applications.
• Macerati Glicerici (Glycerin Macerates) Glycerin macerates (gemmoderivatives) prepared by macerating fresh embryonic plant tissues in a mixture of glycerin, alcohol, and water for 21 days at 1:20 ratio, available in 30, 60, 125, and 1000 ml bottles for gemmotherapy applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Butyrate production increase in adults consuming almonds, supporting intestinal function
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SincerabiominorOthersSupplier of organic carob and almonds from the Valle di Noto region in Sicily. Sincerabio provides high-quality biological ingredients used in Hering's nutraceutical formulations, particularly in products like Prolac Fam.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Omeopiacenza: Italian homeopathic manufacturer serving pharmacies and practitioners with classical homeopathic remedies. Comparable product set and channel, though smaller and more narrowly focused than Hering.

Direct peers

• Labomar: Italian CDMO specializing in nutraceutical, medical device and cosmetic contract manufacturing. Closest pure-play comparable to Hering's contract manufacturing business line, with similar GMP infrastructure and customer profile.
• Aboca: Italian natural-origin pharmaceutical and nutraceutical company with proprietary cultivation and GMP production. Comparable in combining natural ingredients with pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing and broad pharmacy distribution in Italy and abroad.
• Named (Named Sport / Named Nutrition): Italian nutraceutical and food supplement company selling through pharmacies with HCP-targeted marketing. Direct overlap with Hering's nutraceutical lines (Ferroplant, Prolac) and pharmacy channel strategy.
• GUNA: Italian manufacturer of homeopathic medicines and low-dose pharmacology products. Closest domestic competitor with shared Italian specialty pharmacy channel and similar integrated-medicine positioning.
• ESI s.r.l. Italian nutraceuticals and natural cosmetics manufacturer with extensive pharmacy distribution in Italy and export markets. Comparable product mix (supplements, phytotherapy, cosmetics) and GMP-based manufacturing.
• Schwabe Pharma Italia: Italian arm of Dr. Willmar Schwabe, a leading German phytomedicine and homeopathic manufacturer. Comparable for combined herbal/homeopathic portfolio and pharmacy distribution model in Italy.
• PharmaNutra: Italian pharmaceutical company developing proprietary nutraceutical and medical device products with patented raw materials (e.g., sucrosomial iron — direct parallel to Hering's Ferroplant with SunActive Fe). Sells through medical channel and pharmacies.
• Boiron: World's largest homeopathic medicines manufacturer headquartered in France. Direct comparable given overlapping homeopathic product portfolios, physician/pharmacy-led GTM, and reliance on homeopathy category trends.

Broad incumbents

• Recordati (Recordati OTC / natural brands portfolio): Major Italian specialty pharma group with OTC and natural health brands distributed via pharmacies. Represents a broad incumbent competitive threat given its scale, marketing budget, and shelf power versus Hering's niche positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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