FTC decision, says Bureau of Competition director Daniel Guarnera, influenced by both companies marketing different lines in different countries, limiting the number of similar products in the same categories the combined firm would offer.
“Harnessing AI’s astounding abilities to improve people’s lives and relieve overburdened healthcare systems is one of the great opportunities of our time,” argues Stada CEO Peter Goldschmidt in the company's Health Report 2025.
Danone moves into dietary supplements space with deal for The Akkermansia Company marketing patented biotic strain in US, Europe and Asia.
Available in French pharmacies and online, ValbiotisPRO Cardio-circulation comprises a blend of six plant extracts and is targeted at those with high blood pressure.
UK-based firm will use the capital to launch its AxisBiotix skin health supplements in Superdrug stores and to develop new product formats.
Czech Republic's Zentiva snaps up Aboca portfolio adding supplement brands marketed in European countries such France, Italy and Spain.
In remarks at recent investor conference reflecting comments from across the US consumer health sector, Kenvue chief Thibaut Mongon says, “I'm going to state the obvious. The environment is very fluid.”
The European OTC market grew at double the rate of the global market in the last twelve months, according to IQVIA Consumer Health, driven by a long-term trend for prevention. Consultancy Simon Kucher identifies a desire to live a longer, healthier life as the primary concern behind this trend.
Enterprise Investors takes 77% stake in Polish clean-label dietary supplements manufacturer Formeds.
Adopting an online approach, BioGaia is set to enter the Dutch market for probiotic dietary supplements. The firm announced the move as it reported lower sales in Q1.
As firms in OTC drug, dietary supplement and personal care/beauty sectors reported results for January-March period after Trump announced reciprocal tariffs, they buckled up for more changes in the president’s thinking likely to affect consumer spending as well as their costs.
French consumer health player Urgo has added to its dietary supplements offering with separate deals in Poland and Belgium.
An increasing awareness of and interest in gut health helped the global OTC market grow by 4.6% in value terms in 2024, according to IQVIA Consumer Health.
Dermapharm shakes up management of Arkopharma subsidiary in Spain with turnaround plan not showing results.
A round-up of the latest consumer health people moves: ANEFP elects president; Inula Group appoints CEO; Opella names ANZ head.
Deal adds to Ceres' portfolio probiotic supplements in categories such as women's health and immunity marketed in Europe, Asia and North America.
NAD says Amazentis didn’t substantiate cellular performance and muscle function claims for its supplements containing proprietary ingredient Mitropure but provided “a sufficiently reliable and reasonable basis” for “clinically proven to revitalize mitochondria.”
Haleon is partnering with San Francisco's Brightseed to utilize its AI technology to identify bioactive compounds in plants for use in consumer health products.
Haleon wants to reach one billion more consumers by 2030 and plans to do this by tailoring products to those outside the highest income bracket. The UK-based firm's five-year growth plan will also see it generate £0.8bn in productivity savings.
A round-up of the latest consumer health leadership changes: Haleon names Middle East & Africa unit manager; Wellnex Life appoints interim chair; Orkla Health appoints CEO.