1. HBW Insight
  2. >>Wellness
  3. >>Business
  4. >>Deals

Chr. Hansen Bets On Rising Demand For Probiotics With UAS Labs Deal

 
• By Tom Gallen

Rising global demand for probiotics is the motivating factor behind Chr Hansen's $530m acquisition of US dietary supplements player UAS Laboratories.

Illustration of bacteria on colorful background, model of bacteria, microbes, microorganisms,
• Source: Shutterstock

Denmark’s Chr. Hansen Holding AS will pay $530m to acquire probiotics specialist UAS Laboratories in a move the company says will strengthen its production flexibility. The deal is expected to close within three months, subject to regulatory approval in the US.

Wisconsin-based UAS – owned by private equity fund Lakeview Equity Partners – is a B2B company specializing in clinically documented...

Read the full article – start your free trial today!

Join thousands of industry professionals who rely on HBW Insight for daily insights

  • Start your 7-day free trial
  • Explore trusted news, analysis, and insights
  • Access comprehensive global coverage
  • Enjoy instant access – no credit card required
Start Free Trial

Already a subscriber?

More from Deals

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

 
• By Malcolm Spicer

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.

Danone Acquires Belgian Firm Marketing Gut Health Supplement in US

 
• By Tom Gallen

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

SkinBioTherapeutics Raises Funds For Supplement Development And Launch

 
• By Tom Gallen

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

 
• By Tom Gallen

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

More from Business

AstaReal Launches Membralife Supplement Following CEO Change

 
• By Tom Gallen

Designed to help moisturize the body’s mucous membranes, the Membralife supplement is now available in Sweden. The launch comes with AstaReal now under new management following the appointment of Daniel Flodqvist as CEO.

US Consumer Health People News: Thrive, Cypress Minerals, Curaleaf, Lemon Fresh, Nature Made

 
• By Malcolm Spicer

Curaleaf appoints president, marketing, digital, and brand leads; Lemon Perfect adds marketing, strategy chiefs; Nature Made, HelloFresh stir up ‘Gut Friendly’ recipes; and Thrive serves promotions for USA Pickleball.

People On The Move: Appointments At Kenvue, EFSA, FSE

 
• By Tom Gallen

A round-up of the latest people moves: Kenvue names APAC president; EFSA nominates executive director; Food Supplements Europe elects board.