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Who owns Berocca?

Berocca is owned by Bayer (Germany, XETRA: BAYN), which has owned the brand since 2005.[1] Berocca was founded in 1962 in Switzerland and was independent until 2005.

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Bayer AG reported
Owned since
Previous owner
Independent (1962–2005)
Owner HQ
🇩🇪 Germany, Leverkusen
Origin
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Founded
1962
Category
FoodNutrition & supplementsVitamins & supplements
Parent ticker
XETRA: BAYN
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Berocca

Berocca is an effervescent vitamin B and C supplement created in Switzerland in 1962 and sold on energy and mental sharpness. Bayer acquired it with Roche's consumer health business in 2005 and it is particularly strong in Australia and the United Kingdom.

Ownership timeline of Berocca

Owners of Berocca from 2005 to 2026 Bayer 2005–present Bayer 20052010201520202025
  1. 2005 – present Bayer [1] reported

Where Berocca sits in Bayer

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Berocca?

The parent company of Berocca is Bayer, a publicly listed company headquartered in Germany.

Is Berocca Swiss or German?

Berocca originated in Switzerland in 1962, but it is owned today by Bayer, which is headquartered in Germany. So Berocca is a Swiss-origin brand under German ownership.

Since when has Bayer owned Berocca?

Bayer has owned Berocca since 2005.

Who owned Berocca before Bayer?

Berocca was an independent company from its founding in 1962 until Bayer acquired it in 2005.

Is Berocca still owned by Bayer?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Berocca is still owned by Bayer. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Bayer AG Annual Report 2025 — Bayer AG, Annual report, published 10 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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