
A history of innovation.
From the beginning and forever.
We, at Herbonis, have set important milestones in the research and improvement of natural and healthy solutions for animal nutrition, ever since 2001, when we were founded in Basel, Switzerland. We invite you to discover the most important milestones in our company's history.
2001
Herbonis AG was founded in Switzerland- a life sciences company dedicated to support bone health in humans and animals, with herb-based substances.
2007
Herbonis Animal Health GmbH was founded in Basel, Switzerland, as a subsidiary of Herbonis AG. This company specialized in herb-based products that contain active components, as well as in finding specialty feed ingredient solutions for animal nutrition.
2008
Commercial release of Panbonis®, a product that contains the source of bioactive form of vitamin D3.
2009
Herbonis decided to protect Solanum glaucophyllum variety, starting off in Switzerland. Since then, we have expanded to the biggest countries and different markets across the globe. The process is still ongoing, and we are adding more countries to the list.
2017
We separated the human solution-oriented facet of our company and started building up a strategy that focused on the animal feed markets worldwide.
2018
Acquisition and integration of FAT Robert Aebi Feed Additive Technologies Ltd., Herbonis long-term global distributor. This action announced that Herbonis was going from science based to customer-oriented science-driven company. Its goal was to be visible in the biggest feed-producing countries worldwide and to stand on its own as well as together with our network of partners. We confirmed our full dedication to phytogenic animal applications.
2020
Herbonis closed the acquisition process with the long-term business partner Wyreside Products ltd. Having done this, Herbonis is now directly present in the UK and Ireland, as well as other selected countries worldwide.
2021
Herbonis celebrates its 20th anniversary. We are proud that Herbonis made all way to today. The company went through many transformations and leaving behind its initial focus – products for human use. Now Herbonis is fully dedicated to animal nutrition, company that is recognized by its science driven expertise in specialty feed ingredients based on active herbal origin material. The core is still the plant containing the source of the active metabolite of vitamin D3 and Herbonis is the worldwide leading company in this market.
2023
Acquisition by Innovad
In 2023, Herbonis was acquired by Innovad, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history. This acquisition opened the doors to a new era, offering Herbonis access to a larger and more diverse sales platform. It also integrated the company into a wider network of industry experts, fostering greater innovation, efficiency, and growth opportunities. This pivotal moment not only strengthened Herbonis' position in the market but also laid the foundation for future advancements and strategic collaborations.
2024
Formation of the Innovad Group
In 2024, Herbonis and Innovad joined forces to create the Innovad Group, a dynamic alliance that blends their scientific expertise and commercial capabilities. Herbonis contributes its distinctive strengths to this collaboration, which aims to elevate both organizations to new heights of excellence. By harnessing their combined resources, the Innovad Group is well-equipped to foster innovation, drive growth, and achieve exceptional outcomes. Within this group, Herbonis stands out as the brand renowned for its natural and healthy solutions in animal nutrition.