Herbalife Sees ‘Saturation’ In Price Increases, Potential Marketing To Weight Loss Drug Patients

Wellness, nutrition and weight loss direct seller announces it’s launching vegan product line in US and is considering a nutrition and lifestyle program its distributors could offer to consumers prescribed drugs for diabetes management and weight loss. 

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Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.’s 11% boost from price increases was it only revenue driver in its latest quarter as net sales slipped 5.7% to $1.3bn and results for all regions other than Latin America fell as much as 15% or were flat.

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