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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.

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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

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.

Website address: https://www.bio-pro.de/en/projects/healthcare-industry/phytopharmaceuticals-and-valuable-plant-ingredients-initiative