Tom Gallen

Tom Gallen

Managing Editor, Europe

Birmingham, UK

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

Venture Life Offloads Oral Care Assets To Focus on Power Brands

Covestus Holdings will pay £4.3m to acquire UK-based Venture Life’s oral care brands Ultradex and Dentyl.

Cooper And Dr Reddy’s Take Charge Of Nicotinell In Key European Markets

France, Spain and Belgium among countries where Cooper Consumer Health has launched NRT brand Nicotinell on behalf of Dr Reddy’s.

Reckitt Seizes OTC Growth Opportunity In Emerging Markets

Reckitt's leadership discussed the company's growth strategy for emerging markets at a recent meeting for analysts.

People On The Move: Appointments At Stada, Nestlé, CMA

A round-up of the latest people moves: Stada names general counsel; Nestlé announces departures; CMA elects board members.

Premium Focus Pays Off For Swisse In China

H&H Group reports sales up 5% at its Adult Nutrition and Care business in the opening nine months of 2025 driven by growing demand for premium Swisse-branded dietary supplements in China.

Valbiotis Sets Up China JV To Take Plant Supplements To Asia

France's Valbiotis has joined forces with China-based Aika to roll out its plant-based dietary supplements in selected Asian markets.