Portfolios In Large US Food Industry Merger Cleared By FTC Include Nutritional Supplements

 

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.

Stada CEO Has ‘Big Hopes’ For AI-Driven Personalized Healthcare

 
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“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 Acquires Belgian Firm Marketing Gut Health Supplement in US

 
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Danone moves into dietary supplements space with deal for The Akkermansia Company marketing patented biotic strain in US, Europe and Asia.

Valbiotis Launches Plant-Based Heart Health Supplement

 
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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.


SkinBioTherapeutics Raises Funds For Supplement Development And Launch

 
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UK-based firm will use the capital to launch its AxisBiotix skin health supplements in Superdrug stores and to develop new product formats.

Zentiva Strikes Deal With Aboca To Expand CHC Offering

 
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Czech Republic's Zentiva snaps up Aboca portfolio adding supplement brands marketed in European countries such France, Italy and Spain.

US Consumer Health Sector Vigilant To Avoid Stumbling On Trump’s Tariff Twists And Turns

 

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.”

AESGP Annual Meeting: European OTC Market Outlook ‘Very Positive’ Thanks To Prevention Trend

 
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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.


Poland’s Formeds Acquired By Private Equity

 
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Enterprise Investors takes 77% stake in Polish clean-label dietary supplements manufacturer Formeds.

BioGaia Takes Probiotics To Netherlands For First Time

 
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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.

US Consumer Health, Beauty Sectors: Expecting Tariff Policy Changes, Buckling Up For The Ride

 

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.

Urgo Makes Moves In Poland And Belgium

 
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French consumer health player Urgo has added to its dietary supplements offering with separate deals in Poland and Belgium.


IQVIA Consumer Health: Digestive Category Driving Global OTC Market Growth

 
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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 Seeks To Put Stop To Spanish Slide

 
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Dermapharm shakes up management of Arkopharma subsidiary in Spain with turnaround plan not showing results.

People On The Move: Appointments At ANEPF, Inula, Opella

 
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A round-up of the latest consumer health people moves: ANEFP elects president; Inula Group appoints CEO; Opella names ANZ head.

Ceres Pharma Acquires Belgian Probiotics Player Vésale

 
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Deal adds to Ceres' portfolio probiotic supplements in categories such as women's health and immunity marketed in Europe, Asia and North America.


Time’s Up For Time-Line Mitopure Supplement Marketer’s Aging Claims In NAD Review

 

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 Utilizing AI To Develop Natural CHC Products

 
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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 Targets Low Income Households In Push To Reach 1bn More Consumers

 
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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.

People On The Move: Appointments At Haleon, Wellnex, Orkla

 
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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.