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Schwabe Taps Into Younger Audience With Braineffect Deal

 
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By taking a majority stake in dynamic dietary supplements firm Braineffect, Germany's Schwabe can reach a new, younger target audience for its OTC herbal medicines.

People On The Move: Appointments At GSCF, Kenvue, Barentz

 
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A round-up of the latest consumer health industry appointments: GSCF elects chair; Kenvue hires Northern Europe head; Barentz names chief commercial officer.

ChromaDex Changing Name To Niagen Bioscience While Shifting Focus To Rx NAD+

 

A week after announcing 2024 full-year and fourth-quarter results, the firm says its corporate name will be Niagen Bioscience Inc. starting 19 March. It stated in its latest results that during 2024 it launched Niagen Plus line of pharmaceutical-grade Niagen.

US Nutritional Market People News: AHPA, Vit-Best, Robles BioCeuticals, BodyHealth, OLLY, Bucked Up

 

Ashley Graham promotes OLLY; Robles BioCeutics adds financial and science chiefs; Graham Rigby leads AHPA; Vit-Best Nutrition appoints Jeffrey Stallings president; BodyHealth collaborates with NBA player Bam Adebayo; and Bucked Up adds Alex Eubank as brand ambassador.


SFI Expands Distribution Of Brain Health Supplement In Europe

 
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Australia's SFI Health looking to take Equazen omega-3 fatty acids supplement to new markets to capitalize on Europe's fast-growing brain health segment.

US Nutrition Market News: Xymogen Opens Consumer Access, Nutrishop Offers Opportunity

 

Funding, expert support available for Nature’s Way Innovation Challenge picks; Xymogen adds direct-to-consumer sales in brand update; and Nutrishop pitches franchise opportunities.

Doc Generici Becomes DOC Pharma As Diversification Continues

 
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A journey began eight years ago continues for Doc Generici – now rebranded as DOC Pharma – as it continues to diversify its offerings beyond conventional generic prescription pharmaceuticals.

ProBiotix Pens China Deal With Kemin For Heart Health

 
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UK firm links up with ingredients giant Kemin to offer probiotics for cardiometabolic health.


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.