The Phytopharmaceuticals and Valuable Plant Ingredients initiative

The Phytopharmaceuticals and Valuable Plant Ingredients initiative aims to further develop phytopharmaceuticals and valuable plant ingredients in Baden-Württemberg.

The initiative is designed to bring together people with expertise in different areas along the relevant value chains. It aims to improve interdisciplinary exchange of information, pool interests and increase the visibility of Baden-Württemberg in these areas. It sets out to promote the bioeconomy as a driver of innovation through targeted measures. Recommendations will be made to people and organisations outside the initiative, which is also open to new members.

Companies and institutions involved (as of 14th July 2023):

Baden-Württembergischer Genossenschaftsverband e. V
Center for Agricultural Technology Augustenberg
Dr. Willmar Schwabe GmbH & Co. KG
Health Research Services GmbH
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) - Joseph Gottlieb Kölreuter Institute for Plant Sciences
Netzwerk Kräuter, Verein zur Förderung des Heil-, Gewürz- und Kosmetikpflanzenanbaus in Baden-Württemberg
Straub International Eco-Consulting

University of Heidelberg – Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biology
University of Hohenheim – Centre for Organic Pharming
University of Hohenheim – Institute of Crop Science | Agronomy
University College London - UCL School of Pharmacy
Vertical Farm Tech GmbH
VivaCell Biotechnology GmbH
Walter Schoenenberger Pflanzensaftwerk GmbH & Co. KG

Press releases

Phytopharmaceuticals and valuable plant ingredients - opportunities for industry and agriculture in Baden-Württemberg

The "Phytopharmaka und wertgebende Pflanzeninhaltsstoffe" initiative (Phytopharmaceuticals and Valuable Plant Ingredients) aims to make the key economic issue of phytopharmaceuticals more visible in Baden-Württemberg in order to gain a better understanding of the challenges and needs of the state’s pharmaceutical industry. The overall goal is to strengthen the use of secondary plant ingredients in valuable products and build on this to develop opportunities for Baden-Württemberg agriculture.