Ascendis Health

Ascendis Health Limited is a health and wellness company based in Johannesburg, South Africa, that manufactures and distributes a wide range of healthcare products. Founded in 2008, the company operates through five segments: Consumer Health, Pharma, Medical, Animal Health, and Biosciences. Its product offerings include body and skin care items, over-the-counter medicines, complementary and alternative consumer products, as well as medical devices and consumables. Ascendis Health also has a significant presence in the pharmaceutical sector, with divisions focused on generic medicine manufacturing and distribution, particularly in Africa and Europe. The company exports its products to approximately 171 countries, leveraging recognized trademarks and a diverse portfolio to serve both human and animal health markets.

Cheryl-Jane Kujenga

Interim CEO, Executive Director and CFO

Past deals in Dietary Supplements

Sunwave Pharma

Acquisition in 2017
Sunwave Pharma Srl, established in 2008 and headquartered in Bucharest, Romania, specializes in the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products, with a strong emphasis on natural and nutritional health solutions. The company aims to provide well-researched natural and nutritional products, many of which are introduced to the Romanian market for the first time, targeting specific therapeutic areas. Sunwave Pharma has rapidly ascended in its sector, achieving recognition as a leading provider in alternative medicine in Romania by 2014. As of June 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Ascendis Health Limited.

Pharma Natura

Acquisition in 2014
Pharma Natura, founded in 1959, specializes in the manufacturing of nutritional supplements and herbal and homeopathic medicines. The company offers a diverse range of products, including anthroposophic medicines, tissue salts, multivitamins, and skincare items. Its well-known consumer brands, such as Vitaforce, Junglevites, Bettaway, Herbaforce, and Homeoforce, reflect its commitment to providing high-quality nutraceuticals and complementary medicines. Through these brands, Pharma Natura aims to promote health and wellness among consumers.

Sportron International

Acquisition in 2011
Sportron™ and Grow Company have partnered to bring you an exciting breakthrough in vitamin and mineral supplementation. In order to bring you the highest-quality Vitamins & Minerals available, we adhere to meticulous quality control standards to ensure that every nutrient is optimally maintained and preserved.
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