Florapharm
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2000
RELOCATION TO SCHESSLITZ
The sustainable growth of FLORAPHARM leads to a
relocation of the site to Schesslitz. There, FLORAPHARM
builds an ultra-modern tea manufactory strictly seperating
flavoured or herbal teas and classic teas.
History
FLORAPHARM is characterized by the early identification of changes on the market and creating new trends.
Always being one-step ahead determines the history and presence of the company in Upper Franconia.
Everything started in Zapfendorf near Bamberg with the sale of eight teas. In the meantime, we have
grown to offer about 1,300 teas. Since 2000, FLORAPHARM is located in Schesslitz. The love for the product, the
consistent high quality, the extraordinary engagement of the employees and the enormous innovation strength for the
development of new tea trends – or in short: our passion for teas have remained the same.
1993
FOUNDATION OF FLORAPHARM IN ZAPFENDORF
In 1993 the pharmacist Georg Kroll founded the
FLORAPHARM company. In the initial years, the
company concentrates on the development of production
based on pharmaceutical aspects, which is facilitated
thanks to a manufacturer´s permit for medicinal teas.
2005
FLORAPHARM IN THE USA
The company´s major success at the North American Tea Trade Fair in Las Vegas leads to the foundation of FLORAPHARM TEA-USA in Maryland. Until today, FLORAPHARM teas have won more than 23 Tea Champion, 23 Silver and 12 Bronze awards at the World Tea Expo.
2011
CONVERSION - DOUBLING OF
THE CAPACITY AT THE SCHESSLITZ LOCATION
To be able to supply the growing number of customers and to
expand the diversity of offers, FLORAPHARM constructs new
buildings for the production and storage. Through the procurement
of a CO2 system, the tea can be disinsectised without residues
from 2011. In addition, new procedures for the refinement
of the teas are applied.
2011
PRODUCTION OF THE
FIRST PYRAMID TEABAGS
Over the course of its history, FLORAPHARM has repeatedly
displayed exceptional innovative strength which has provided
the company with decisive competitive advantages. One particularly
impressive example is the development of the pyramid teabag.
Thanks to this innovation, loose tea can also develop its flavour
beautifully in specialist trade quality within the teabag.
The pyramid teabag is biologically degradable.
2012
RELOCATION THE FLORAPHARM
TEA-USA HEADQUARTERS TO HINESVILLE, GEORGIA
As was the case in Germany, the first location in the USA
quickly becomes too small. The great popularity of the products
on the US American and Canadian markets necessitates a
relocation to new rooms. Therefore, the production, storage and
administration have been located in Hinesville, Georgia since 2012.
2015
FOUNDATION OF
FLORAGOLD® OWN BRAND
The top-class FLORAPHARM quality is united with high
functionality into one product through the FLORAGOLD® brand.
FLORAGOLD® is characterised through diverse varieties,
and large tea leaves or fruit pieces which are packaged
into practical pyramid teabags. This makes FLORAGOLD®
an exquisitely enjoyable tea of the exceptional quality
normally only available as loose tea.
2018
25th Anniversary of
FLORAPHARM
After 25 years of company history, FLORAPHARM is today
the proud owner of 1300 different tea creations and has been
selected as the award winners of the Tea Championship more
than 58 times. With its top-class teas, FLORAPHARM has
remained the market leader and trendsetter in the specialist
tea trade until today. And we are still investing in the future of
FLORAPHARM. This year, amongst other things, a new
system for cleaning and sterilisation of the raw materials
is to be put into operation.
2020
New challenges
The global spread of coronavirus is presenting us with new challenges.
However, in spite of the circumstances, we are staying positive. In compliance with very strict hygiene measures and quality controls, we are developing top-class new products, as usual, and are investing in new technology to improve our packing processes. We are now supporting our specialist dealers and customers even more intensively and continue to impress with our creativity and quality.
2024
Next generation on the management board
Leon Kroll will take over the management of Florapharm together with his father Georg Kroll from July 2024. As a graduate engineer in mechanical engineering, Leon Kroll brings fresh ideas and innovative approaches, particularly in the areas of technology and automation, which will help us to further optimise our already high quality standards and the production process and thus offer our customers even better tea blends.
We are convinced that his commitment and expertise will take our company to the next level. Together, we are optimistic about the future and look forward to the new impetus that Leon Kroll will bring to our company.