Travel Health

Operating under the grand vision of achieving a malaria-free world by 2030, Travel Health Group is a Dutch holding company established to enhance safety for travelers. Founded in 1989 by Pieter Aalbersberg, the company initially focused on addressing the lack of health preparation resources within the travel industry. Pieter started with Primmed, a company that imported vaccines and immunoglobulins, but soon recognized the crucial need for direct-to-traveler education and products. This led to the creation of Tropicare, the consumer-focused arm, and its flagship brand, Care Plus®, which his son, Arnoud Aalbersberg, joined in 1992 to develop. Arnoud expanded the product line from basic first aid kits to a comprehensive range of over 100 travel health items. The group dedicates 1% of its turnover to projects aimed at eradicating malaria.

The group operates through three main subsidiaries. Tropicare markets the Care Plus® brand, which has been a market leader in insect repellents in the Netherlands since 2007 and is available in 26 countries through online stores, pharmacies, and outdoor shops. Its product portfolio is extensive, featuring items for anti-insect, first aid, hygiene, and sun protection. The insect repellents are a cornerstone product, with formulations based on DEET, Icaridin, and natural lemon-eucalyptus extracts (Citriodiol®), offering varying levels of protection for different environments and user needs, including options safe for children. These products protect against bites from disease-carrying insects like mosquitoes and ticks.

Primmed serves the business-to-business market by providing private label and OEM solutions for travel healthcare products. Specializing in insect repellents that comply with European Biocide Products Regulation, Primmed offers its 30+ years of experience to retailers in the pharmaceutical, drug, and outdoor sectors. Its product development capabilities cover a wide range, including DEET and Citriodiol™ based repellents, tick removers, bite relief solutions, and first aid kits. The third subsidiary, Tropicare Deutschland, functions as the sales office for Germany and Austria, extending the group's reach in key European markets.

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