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Nestlé Bounces Back After US VMS Recovery

 
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Demand returns for Nestle's US dietary supplement brands following supply chain issues, helping the firm's Health Science division post a solid uplift in sales for 2024.

Rebranding: VEGA Evokes Celestial Origins While Applied Nutrition Peels Logo From Chiquita

 

In recent US consumer health space rebranding, VEGA pays homage to celestial origins; AN Performance formulations launched with Chiquita co-branding; Crown simplifies Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen portfolio with products tailored to life stages; and AMMD packaging shows a modern and elevated look.

European Food Supplement CDMOs Bolstered By Acquisitions

 
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With the acquisition of HKS Health Solutions, 1Q Health Group states its ambition to be the leading full-service CDMO in Europe. Separately, Italy's Ourvita enhances its capabilities through a deal for Poland's Laboratoria Natury.

Increased Demand Spurs Innovation In Europe’s OTC Sexual Health Market

 
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Increased openness about sexual health and wellness, Rx-to-OTC switches and NPD at leading companies, and easy access to products online are driving the growth of Europe's sexual health market, according to Euromonitor International.


CHC Experts On 2025: Prepare For Empowered Consumers, Rise Of AI, ESG Demands

 

HBW Insight asks consumer health experts for their views on the trends that will shape the market in 2025.

People On The Move: Appointments At Haleon, Kenvue, Piramal

 
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A round-up of the latest consumer health exec moves: Haleon names UK head; Kenvue appoints skin health president for APAC & LATAM; Piramal CH hires India CEO.

Euro Q4 Consumer Health Earnings Preview: Haleon, Bayer, Reckitt

 
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Major Europe-based consumer health players Haleon, Bayer and Reckitt feature in this sales and earnings preview, which highlights what to look out for as these three firms report their Q4 2024 results over the coming weeks.

Omega Pharma Bulks Up In Italian Supplements Market With Inpha

 
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Now backed by private-equity firm 21 Invest, Omega Pharma is bolstering its Italian nutraceutical portfolio through the acquistion of Inpha and its Normocis brand.


People On The Move: Appointments At Maxwellia, Reckitt, Barentz

 
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A round-up of the latest European consumer health appointments: Maxwellia adds CFO and board member; Reckitt restructures operations; Barentz names CEO.

People On The Move: Appointments At Boiron, Dr. Theiss, ProBiotix

 
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A round-up of the latest European consumer health industry appointments: Boiron hires former Henkel exec as CEO; Dr. Theiss Naturwaren names managing director; ProBiotix Health adds scientific expertise.

People On The Move: Appointments at CHP Australia, Opella, Ascendis

 
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Round-up of the latest people moves: CHP Australia names new chief exec; Opella appoints Vietnam head; Ascendis makes permanent CFO appointment.

People On The Move: Appointments At Haleon, Stada, Aker BioMarine

 
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A round-up of the latest European consumer health industry appointments: Haleon adds to board; Stada names investor relations head; Aker BioMarine hires marketing expert.


Two-Thirds Of UK Consumers Turned Off By Eco Price Premium

 
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While the majority of British consumers don't want to pay more for eco-conscious products like foods and cosmetics, one in five would pay more for sustainable premium and luxury products and fast-moving consumer goods, reports Clear Channel.

Helen of Troy Pays $240m For Olive & June, Guthy-Renker Partners With Paris Hilton; Beauty Biz Roundup

 

Helen of Troy Ltd. is acquiring Olive & June DIY manicure/pedicure brand for $240m, a price that implies a multiple of less than 11x estimated calendar year 2025 adjusted EBITDA. Separately, Guthy-Renker LLC and celebrity Paris Hilton partner to launch 11:11 Beauty; Beauty Biz Roundup

Venture Life Taps Into Growing Menopause Market With H&H Deal

 
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Focusing on the transitional elements of hormone health, marketing dietary supplements to women going through perimenopause and menopause, Health & Her has been acquired by UK-based Venture Life.

Private Equity Poised To Take Control Of Opella But Sanofi Will Retain Sizable Stake

 
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Control of Sanofi Consumer Healthcare – recently rebranded as Opella – may soon pass to US private-equity firm CD&R but the French firm looks set to retain a substantial stake in a business which has some big Rx-to-OTC switches in the pipeline.


US Nutrition Market People News: CRN/Radicle Award, Nourish, VSI, LabConnect, Akita, More

 

CRN/Radicle Trailblazing Woman Award to ChromaDex’s Yasmeen Nkrumah-Elie; Nourish’s TV ad campaign features US soccer star Alex Morgan; Vitamin Shoppe BodyTech Elite Altered Strength line sponsors Team Red, White & Blues; contract pharma/consumer health product development firm LabConnect appoints Wesley Wheeler CEO; Avanos’ Game Ready is “Recovery Partner” of NFL’s Nick Bosa; Akita adds Robert Hanson to advisory board; and BODi has wrestler as brand ambassador

UK’s ProBiotix Strikes Probiotic Distribution Deals In Ukraine And Greece

 
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ProBiotix Health has announced two commercial partnerships for the distribution of its probiotic ingredients, with Deutsch-Pharm in Ukraine and Eifron in Greece respectively.

Country Life Vitamins Surveys Consumers About Healthy Aging For Ageless Theory Line Launch

 

Country Life Vitamins launches healthy aging support line as it announces less than half of US consumers in a recent survey were aware of biological processes that affect aging. Groupe Berken and Arctic Biosciences partner to bring to North America herring caviar oil extract in a supplement designed to support optimal health across all life stages.

Germany’s Merz Merges With Windstar To Take On OTC Market

 
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A leading provider of over-the-counter health and wellbeing products in the DACH region will be created through the merger of Merz Lifecare and Windstar Medical.