Darmstadt, Germany
September 18, 2025
Enables rapid prototyping of new plant-based consumer health products
Bayer employees (Chloe Picot and Aude Barroso) cut a ribbon to celebrate the opening of a new lab at the company's facility in Darmstadt, Germany.
Bayer celebrated today the grand opening of its state-of-the-art laboratory dedicated to advancing innovation in phytomedicines and biotics, including the renowned Iberogast. This milestone marks a significant investment in Bayer’s commitment to delivering natural health solutions to consumers worldwide and underlines Bayer’s commitment at the Darmstadt site.
“This new lab is a game changer for our business and our team,” said Chloe Picot, site lead at Darmstadt. “It gives our world-class team in-house prototyping capabilities, allowing us to innovate more efficiently and quickly.”
Darmstadt Demo: Bayer employee demonstrates new lab capabilities for guests at a grand opening celebration of a new phytomedicines prototyping lab in Darmstadt, Germany.
The ceremony highlighted Bayer's leadership in the field of phytomedicine which began more than 60 years ago with the development of a novel natural remedy which would become Iberogast. Backed by over 20 scientific studies involving more than 7,000 patients, Iberogast is one of the most thoroughly documented plant-based medicines. Trusted by doctors for its fast, effective remedy of gastrointestinal disorders, it enables millions to experience uncompromised gut health, powered by nature.
The new facility will serve as a hub for research and development to enable continued innovation of Iberogast and other plant-based and biotic solutions, enabling rapid prototyping of new formulations and fostering collaboration among teams.
Thorsten Umland, head of digestive health research and development at Bayer added, “This facility is a testament to Bayer’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for natural health solutions, building on a 60-year legacy of leadership in phytomedicines. The lab will facilitate the development of herbal and natural-based solutions that are validated by science and trusted by consumers, ensuring that Bayer remains at the forefront of phytomedicine innovation”.
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