Bioflora GmbH

What Bioflora GmbH does

Bioflora GmbH (operating as Bioflora LAB) is a Salzburg, Austria-based contract manufacturer specializing in dietary supplements (Nahrungsergänzungsmittel) and active ingredient cosmetics (Wirkstoff-Kosmetik). Founded in 1985 with 12 employees, the company operates as a Lohnhersteller offering Private Label manufacturing, toll manufacturing (Lohnherstellung), and joint formulation development for capsules, powders, and liquids. Its production capability set covers capsule manufacturing, powder processing, liquid/tincture production, and automated filling and labeling, with over 98% of production conducted in-house at its Salzburg facility. Certifications include ISO 22000:2018 (food safety), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), and ISO 22716 (cosmetics GMP), providing regulatory credibility with healthcare and pharmacy buyers.

The company serves three primary customer segments: pharmacies and health centers seeking individualized product solutions, established brands and retail distribution partners requiring flexible production volumes, and startups needing end-to-end support from idea to finished product, including small initial batches. Revenue is generated via quote-based manufacturing fees with no publicly disclosed pricing; contracts are characterized as multi-year arrangements with flexibility for both small and large volumes. Go-to-market is exclusively direct B2B: website inquiry, email ([email protected]), and phone (+43 662 877 133), with customer service operating Monday-Thursday 8:00-14:00 and Friday 8:00-12:00. No digital advertising, content marketing, or social media channels are utilized based on available source material.

The business is privately held with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, partnerships, or M&A activity. Operating geographies are confined to Austria. No AI/ML capabilities, patents, trademarks, or external partnerships are documented. Ownership structure and management team composition are not detailed in available data, and the company presents as a stable, owner-operated specialty contract manufacturer serving the Austrian health and personal care market.

Name

Bioflora GmbH

Legal name

Bioflora GmbH

Website

https://bioflora-ehrmed.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bioflora GmbH (Bioflora LAB) is a Salzburg, Austria-based pharmaceutical-grade contract manufacturer producing private label dietary supplements (capsules, powders, liquids) and active ingredient cosmetics for pharmacies, brands, retail partners, and startups, operating since 1985.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Dietary Supplement and Cosmetics Manufacturing

NAICS

Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (3254)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Probiotics & Digestive Health Supplements (CRADAGAF)

Keywords

• Contract manufacturing
• Private label supplements
• Dietary supplement manufacturing
• Active ingredient cosmetics
• Pharmaceutical toll manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Salzburg

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing (Lohnherstellung): Manufacturing fees charged for producing dietary supplements and cosmetics based on client formulations. Revenue is generated through production volumes, with flexibility for both small and large quantities.
2. Private Label Manufacturing: End-to-end production services including formulation, manufacturing, and packaging under client's own brand. Revenue derived from production and branding services.
3. Formulation Development Services: Joint development of new product formulations with clients, creating proprietary recipes for dietary supplements and cosmetics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bioflora GmbH operates as Bioflora LAB, a B2B contract manufacturer (Lohnhersteller) based in Salzburg, Austria. The company manufactures dietary supplements (capsules, powders, and liquids) and active ingredient cosmetics under two main models: Private Label (formulated, produced, and packaged under the customer's own brand) and toll/contract manufacturing (producing according to the customer's existing formulation). Services span formulation development through finished, labeled product, with all production conducted in-house at the company's Salzburg facility.

Product overview

Bioflora LAB is a contract manufacturer offering a unified portfolio of Private Label and contract manufacturing services for dietary supplements (Nahrungsergänzungsmittel) and active ingredient cosmetics (Wirkstoff-Kosmetik). The core offerings include Private Label Nahrungsergänzungsmittel and Lohnherstellung NEM, which cover capsule, powder, and liquid production. Complementing this is Private Label Wirkstoff-Kosmetik for cosmetic products. Supporting these are automated filling and labeling capabilities. The company serves pharmacies, health centers, brands, retail partners, and startups, providing personalized support from concept to finished product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Label Nahrungsergänzungsmittel (Private Label Dietary Supplements)

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ years of experience in health sector manufacturing
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Direct peers

• Aenova Group: One of Europe's largest pharmaceutical and nutraceutical contract manufacturers, offering solid, semi-solid and liquid dosage forms including capsules and powders. Direct overlap with Bioflora's core supplement contract manufacturing business, but at significantly larger scale across multiple sites.
• Hermes Arzneimittel: German pharmaceutical manufacturer with GMP-certified production of solid and liquid dosage forms, including supplements and OTC products. Directly comparable to Bioflora in regulatory-quality contract manufacturing for the DACH pharmacy and brand channel.
• KLK Kolb: Specialty manufacturer focused on liquid formulations and chemical specialties, including toll manufacturing and private label services. Comparable to Bioflora in offering B2B liquid/tincture manufacturing with flexible batch sizes, though with a different end-market focus.
• Strathmann (part of Dermapharm): German manufacturer of pharmaceuticals and active ingredient cosmetics, now part of Dermapharm. Comparable to Bioflora in producing Wirkstoff-Kosmetik and medicinal products under GMP standards, and serves similar pharmacy and brand channels in the DACH region.
• Schwabe Pharma: German manufacturer of plant-based pharmaceuticals and supplements with deep expertise in botanical extracts and GMP manufacturing. Highly comparable to Bioflora's active-ingredient and botanical positioning, especially in the Wirkstoff-Kosmetik and plant-based supplement categories.

Broad incumbents

• Rottendorf Pharma: German pharmaceutical CDMO offering contract development and manufacturing of solid dosage forms. Comparable in GMP-certified supplement and pharmaceutical production, though Bioflora's narrower portfolio and Austrian base make it more of a regional specialist.
• Recipharm: Swedish-headquartered CDMO with a broad portfolio across pharmaceutical and consumer health contract manufacturing. Comparable to Bioflora in offering GMP-grade production services, but operates at much larger scale with a global footprint and a more diversified customer base.
• Catalent: Global CDMO with leading positions in softgel and capsule manufacturing for nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. Competes with Bioflora in supplement contract manufacturing but with significantly broader capabilities, global sites, and ability to serve very large brand customers.
• Eurofins CDMO: Division of Eurofins providing contract development and manufacturing services for pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals. Overlaps with Bioflora in providing GMP-certified contract manufacturing infrastructure for health products, though Eurofins operates globally and at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Dr. Schaette (now part of Ceva): German manufacturer specializing in natural and herbal veterinary and health products, historically a smaller-scale contract manufacturer comparable to Bioflora. Now within a larger group but provides a relevant comparable for niche botanical supplement manufacturing at boutique scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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