Roundup Speed weedkiller

Roundup is one of the most recognized brands in the global herbicide market, originally developed by the American corporation Monsanto in the early 1970s. The brand is famous for its use of glyphosate, though contemporary consumer versions like the 'Speed' variant often utilize alternative active ingredients like pelargonic acid for rapid, visible effects on weeds.

In 2018, the German pharmaceutical and life sciences giant Bayer AG acquired Monsanto, becoming the ultimate owner of the Roundup brand worldwide. This acquisition consolidated the product under Bayer's Crop Science division. While the brand originated in the United States, manufacturing now occurs in multiple countries across North America and Europe to facilitate global distribution.

Technically, in the consumer residential market, the brand is often managed through a long-standing partnership with the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, which acts as the exclusive agent for the marketing and distribution of consumer Roundup products in many regions. However, the intellectual property and ultimate corporate ownership remain with Bayer AG, headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany.