Who We Are
Linnea is a Swiss manufacturer of active ingredients specializing in the extraction and purification of plant materials and the synthesis of fine chemicals for use in the pharmaceutical, health-food and cosmetic industries.
The company, established in 1980, is a joint venture of Dr. Willmar Schwabe of Germany and Ipsen of France and employs a team of 90 experienced professionals expert in the manufacture of botanical extracts and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
Linnea is currently focused on the development and production of active ingredients for the following categories:
- Dementia
- Antispasmodic (intestinal)
- Eye health
- Cardiovascular health
- Menopause
- Anxiety and depression
Linnea provides Drug Master File (DMF) support for our pharmaceutical APIs and herbal extracts, and manufactures according to ICH GMP operating standards.



