Let's make efficacy
feel good!
Fertin is a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience in developing, producing, and ensuring the efficacy and quality of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals.
We have roots in both the pharmaceutical and confectionery industries and specialise in combining taste, texture, and mouthfeel to make the products a pleasure to use.
The Fertin way to healthier living
We’ve spent more than 30 years finding new and innovative ways to improve oral and intra-oral delivery systems. With more than 1,200 employees working across Canada, Denmark and India, we’re as determined as ever to continue with our aim. To make delivery systems that optimise the efficacy of active and functional ingredients while making it easier for people to adhere to better habits.
Now, today, we hold more than 500 patents – and counting – and we are also the world’s biggest supplier of medicated chewing gum.
Canada, Denmark, and India
meet our regional teams
We have more than 1,200 people working across our hubs in Canada, Denmark and India. With their combined efforts and talents helping us produce more than 3.1 billion units in 2024.
The taste of progress
From our humble beginnings in 1915 to our global presence today, let’s take a look at our journey to making efficacy feel good.
1915
Holger Sørensen founds Vejle Caramel and Tablet Factory in Vejle, Denmark
1927
The company’s first chewing gum is introduced to the market.
1978
Fertin, known for its V6 chewing gum, is acquired by the Bagger-Sørensen Group
1996
Fertin starts producing nicotine chewing gum
2000
Fertin introduces the world’s first coated nicotine chewing gum – now the industry standard
2001
Fertin Pharma A/S established as a subsidiary of Bagger-Sørensen & Co. A/S. Dandy and the brands Stimorol and V6 sold to Cadbury Schweppes (now Mondelez)
2004
FDA-approved factory opens for the US market. Our patented compressed chewing gum is launched.
2011
New R&D centre opens in Mumbai, India
2014
Fertin establishes the Nicotine Science Center
2015
cGMP manufacturing facility opens in Goa, India
2017
EQT Mid Market (Private Equity) acquires Fertin Pharma; Bagger-Sørensen family re-invests for 30% shareholding
2018
Zapliq® fast liquefiable tablet is launched
2019
MedCan Pharma and Canadian manufacturing facility Tab Labs acquired
2021
Fertin Pharma is acquired by Philip Morris International
Find your perfect formula with Fertin
With Fertin by your side, think of us as your one-stop shop for everything you need to bring your product to life: from ideation and R&D to testing and market launch.
