Tom reports and edits European consumer health care industry news and analysis. Leading HBW Insight’s health and wellness coverage in Europe, he has been writing about the sector since 2013. Tom’s main focus is analyzing the strategies of the world's leading consumer healthcare companies, their business performance, plans and product portfolios. He also reports on regulatory topics such as novel foods and prescription-to-OTC switches.
Latest from Tom Gallen
France's Valbiotis has joined forces with China-based Aika to roll out its plant-based dietary supplements in selected Asian markets.
Belgian consumer health player Vision Healthcare has added to its supplements offering with a deal for Nordic Nutriment and its VitaYummy brand.
A round up of the latest people moves in Europe: ANEFP names president; Pharma Deutschland makes board changes; Salus shakes up management.
Opella is honoring its commitment to maintaining production volumes, investment levels, and jobs at its French plants by spending €40m to upgrade two sites in the country.
The trophies have been presented at the OTC Marketing Awards 2025 - but what did the judging panel have to say about the winning and highly-commended entries?
Winners across 12 categories were announced at the OTC Marketing Awards 2025 on 20 November, with Opella crowned OTC Company of the Year.