STADA, a leading pharmaceutical company based in Bad Vilbel, Germany, which has a specialization in the manufacturing of high-quality generic drugs and consumer healthcare products, recently announced its acquisition of the FERN C portfolio in the Philippines.
FERN C is one of the key player brands in the local Vitamin C market as of today. Having a well-established range of food supplements, FERN C and STADA’s Philippine portfolio, will be able to contribute more in providing different ways for a better Filipino health.
STADA has a long-lasting history of selling pharmaceutical products into the Philippines, formerly through Croma Medic Inc. which was required by STADA in [early 2000] and recently renamed into STADA Philippines.
Peter Goldschmidt, STADA CEO, said “After having formally launched STADA Philippines, we are now fully enabled to execute our growth ambitions in this market as well. The acquisition of FERN will help us to succeed. The acquisition of these products is in line with our strategy to strengthen our portfolio with well-established consumer healthcare brands and, also expand in selected emerging markets.”
Two of the leading FERN C products for children’s vitamin supply are FERN-C Kidz and Kiddimin.
“STADA has been helping people by making high quality products. That is why STADA is always on the lookout for acquisitions and partnerships. With the acquisition of these established brands, it will further STADA’s vision to be a trusted partner that provides high-quality, holistic care for the people. With both STADA and FERN carrying heritage, we will be able to provide better health for Filipinos”, declares STADA Asia Pacific Managing Director Gary Clark.
Sharmaine Abarientos, General Manager of STADA Philippines also added:
“FERN has not only an established brand heritage, but also a complete range for adults as well as for the pediatric application. With FERN in our portfolio, we will establish a strong consumer healthcare platform to launch other quality medicines as well and provide better health for all Filipinos. With our successful portfolio expansion activities, we are able to offer quality medicines at reasonable prices, across all segments of healthcare; specialty, generics and consumer health.
