Pharma-Natura

Pharma-Natura is a leading South African pharmaceutical and nutraceutical company specializing in the development and manufacture of natural health products. Established in 1955, the company is well-known for its flagship brands such as Vitaforce, Junglevite, and Herbaforce, which provide vitamins, minerals, and herbal remedies to the Southern African market. The company operates a state-of-the-art, GMP-certified manufacturing facility in Johannesburg, offering both proprietary product lines and contract manufacturing services (CMO) for third-party clients. Pharma-Natura focuses on integrating traditional herbal wisdom with modern scientific standards to deliver high-quality complementary medicines. In recent years, the company transitioned from being a subsidiary of Ascendis Health to ownership by a private equity consortium led by Metier.