Latest news from A.Vogel

11th December 2025 – Increase in Respiratory Infections in Switzerland: A.Vogel Recommends Early Prevention

Switzerland is currently experiencing a marked increase in respiratory tract infections. According to their package leaflets, herbal medicinal products – including the Echinaforce^® range – may be used to prevent respiratory infections in individuals with increased susceptibility, as well as to treat respiratory infections.

• Press release

11th November 2025 – Echinaforce® – 70 years of proven effectiveness and careful manufacturing

On 15^th November 1955 at 8 p.m., Echinaforce^® was registered with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IGE). What began with a handful of echinacea seeds from North America developed into one of the company's most widely used preparations.

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• Press release
• Images: 70th anniversary logo; Echinacea; Alfred Vogel and the Echinacea

First sustainability report

With its first Sustainability Report, A.Vogel transparently outlines how the company assumes ecological, social, and corporate responsibility along the entire value chain – inspired by the philosophy of Alfred Vogel.

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• Press release
• Sustainability report 2024
• Factsheet Sustainability report 2024

A.Vogel Museum: A Journey into the World of Medicinal Plants

In 2024, we opened the A.Vogel Museum in Teufen AR (Switzerland), offering visitors an interactive and sensory experience.

Around one million francs for research and development

In 2023, A.Vogel celebrates its 100th anniversary on the market. It is a good opportunity to refresh the brand and focus on an important new aspect: scientific rigor.

A.Vogel among the 20 most innovative brands in Switzerland

The health brand from Eastern Switzerland is celebrating a special 100-year anniversary and still enjoys a high level of trust from customers today. This is demonstrated by the fact that A.Vogel once again performed well in the prestigious Promarca ‘Brand of the Year’ awards.

100 years of A.Vogel - passion for fresh plants and scientificity

Over the past 100 years, A.Vogel has evolved from Alfred Vogel's small health food store in Basel into a global leader in fresh plant-based remedies, exporting to over 20 countries. 

Bioforce AG to be renamed A.Vogel AG as of 1st January 2020

3^rd January 2020 - Bioforce AG in Roggwil TG was founded in 1963 by the natural medicine pioneer Alfred Vogel (1902 – 1996). The successful Thurgau-based company will be called A.Vogel AG as of 2020. The new name A.Vogel AG is not only a reference to the company founder, but also guarantees the identity of the brand and company name.