About us

Named Group is the leading Italian group operating in the nutraceutical and medical devices sector, established in 2022 through a series of acquisitions of Italian companies: Specchiasol, Named, Phytogarda, Wellmicro®, Farma-Derma, Namedsport, New Penta, Life, Inco and the Belgian GDI Martera.

Operating in more than 60 countries worldwide with a wide portfolio of medical devices and food supplements for all the consumer healthcare, Named Group guarantees unique and innovative solutions within a products offer suitable for the whole family, effective, safe and scientifically validated.

In 2024, NAMED GROUP received certification for the quality of its working environment, ranking among the best companies to work for in Italy.

The Group in numbers

600

Professionals

Countries

250.000*

Doctors reached
*Internal evaluation

100.000*

Pharmacies reached directly and through our international partners
*Internal evaluation

The strength lies in the differences: a comprehensive offer combining tradition and innovation.

The diversity of experience, scientific expertise and managerial skills on which Named Group is founded enhances the Group’s ability to anticipate health trends and respond to challenges and changes with a laser-focused objective: to take care of people by developing safe, effective and increasingly precise solutions for every need.

The wealth of Named Group’s resources guarantee an all-round offer for the well-being at all stages of life.

The approach of health in terms of prevention and customization, drives the focus of R&D, R&I and cultural commitment of the Group, making it a unique and original player in the European nutraceutical market.

TIMELINE

2020

Specchiasol, founded in 1973, is a pioneer in the production of phytoderivatives and natural cosmetics. It develops dietary supplements and herbal teas, packages essential oils, gemmoderivatives and mother tinctures, overseeing the entire production chain, and its products are a go-to choice for the herbalist channel.
It joined Named Group in 2020.

2021

Named, founded in 1988, develops, imports and offers a wide range of products in the dietary supplement sector through the careful selection of raw materials. Information and scientific research are the pillars on which Named has built its business, which is committed to disseminating a healthy and correct culture of dietary supplements among doctors, pharmacists and the public.
It joined Named Group in 2021.

2021

Phyto Garda, founded in 2003, specialises in the exclusive use of standardised dry plant extracts with a high concentration of active ingredients for dietary supplements, medical devices and dermocosmetic products.
It joined the Named Group in 2021 and was taken over by Named.

2021

Wellmicro, founded in 2015 as a University of Bologna spin-off, is the only Italian company dedicated exclusively to the molecular analysis of the microbiome. In the field of next-generation sequencing it has developed proprietary data interpretation methods and databases, defining reliable protocols at every stage. In 2016 it launched the first gut microbiome test and in 2023 the Vaginal Test.
It joined Named Group in 2021.

2022

Farma-Derma, founded in 1989, develops innovative medical devices, supplements, food for special medical purposes, and cosmetics, all exclusively for pharmacies. Specialising in the treatment of gynaecological disorders, over time it has expanded its offering to include products for dermatology and the digestive and respiratory systems.
It joined Named Group in 2022.

2022

New Penta, a leading company in functional nutrition since 1999, has over 20 years’ experience in the ketogenic diet, marketing foods aimed at achieving a balanced weight. It developed the Pentadiet® method, based on normoprotein ketogenic protocols and a variable number of meal replacements, with constant support from specialised personnel.
It joined Named Group in 2022.

2022

NAMEDSPORT>, established in 2015, is a leader in the field of sports nutrition dedicated to providing balanced nutritional support for optimal athletic performance. More than 150 specific formulations are the result of extensive research carried out in collaboration with athletic trainers, sports physicians, scientific researchers, physiotherapists, and nutritionists.
It joined Named Group in 2022.

2022

GDI Martera is a Belgian company specialising in the development and distribution of dietary supplements that are free from preservatives, colourings and chemical additives. GDI Martera’s products are characterised by high-quality raw materials and environmentally friendly packaging, naturally combining personal wellbeing and care for the environment.
It joined Named Group in 2022.

2024

Founded in 2018, LIFe – Laboratorio Italiano Fermentati is the pioneering Italian company which develops, produces and distributes spontaneously fermented, unpasteurised organic plant foods.
Awarded organic certification, it purchases all raw plant materials directly, having over time selected top-quality organic producers in Italy.
In 2024 it was acquired by the Named Group.