Acquisition

Bioriginal expands nutrition portfolio with Softgel Co. acquisition

29-Nov-2023

Canada-based Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. has expanded further into the US with the acquisition of all the operating assets of Grand Junction, Colorado-based Softgel Co.

Viome Life Sciences acquires Naring Health

02-Nov-2023 By Danielle Masterson

With an already extensive repository of human biological data–52.55 quadrillion data points paired with phenotype data from over 700,000 human samples–the strategic acquisition is certain to take precision nutrition to a whole new level.

Vitaquest expands manufacturing capability with acquisition of Pharmachem facility

03-Oct-2023 By Claudia Adrien

Vitaquest International has acquired a powder processing facility from New Jersey-based Pharmachem Laboratories, a division of Ashland Inc., to help its customers develop, manufacture, and commercialize a broad range of consumer products across the nutraceutical,...

Sanofi to acquire Qunol with eye on healthy aging

09-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

French multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare company Sanofi has announced that it will acquire New Jersey-based health and wellness brand Qunol.

SGS acquires a majority stake in Nutrasource

11-May-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Just over two decades ago, Nutrasource entered the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industry. After demonstrating consistent growth over the years, the Contract Research Organization has been scooped up by a global testing, inspection and certification...

BioActor acquisition brings new product potential for Solabia

19-Jan-2023 By Olivia Brown

Solabia looks set to grow their current active ingredient range after obtaining a majority stake in BioActor, a leading innovator in extracted polyphenol production from fruits and plants with clinically proven health benefits.

Metagenics strengthens EU presence with Nutri Advanced acquisition

16-Aug-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

UK supplements retailer, Nutri Advanced, has been acquired by Metagenics for an undisclosed sum.

Jamieson Wellness acquires Youtheory line of collagen supplements

02-Jun-2022 By Hank Schultz

Canadian firm Jamieson Wellness has announced the acquisition of Nutrawise, parent company of the Youtheory brand of collagen supplements, in a deal worth at least $210 million.

Ingredients by Nature acquires the Sytrinol brand to expand citrus extract portfolio

27-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

California-based Ingredients by Nature (IBN) has acquired the Sytrinol brand, expanding its citrus ingredient portfolio.

Kerry delves further into health space with Biosearch Life acquisition

12-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Kerry Group, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, has completed its the reported €126.9 million acquisition of Spanish biotech company Biosearch Life.

Unilever to acquire 'human optimisation' brand Onnit

27-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire Onnit, a Texas-based 'human optimisation' company, as it looks to tap into the growing consumer interest in holistic health and nootropics.

Protein bar appeal explodes: Mondelēz buys sports nutrition brand Grenade

23-Mar-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

US-based global snacking heavyweight Mondelēz International taps into the mass appeal of protein bars as it acquires a significant majority interest in the UK's leading protein bar brand Grenade.

Nature’s Way acquires personalized nutrition pioneer Baze

02-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Nature’s Way, one of America’s leading supplement manufacturers, has acquired Baze, a personalized nutrition company.

Global EcoPower acquisition will expand spirulina, phycocyanin production

16-Jul-2020 By Danielle Masterson

French renewable energy firm Global EcoPower (GEP) has acquired the spirulina production and marketing assets of Tam, as it continues to harness sustainable agriculture.

News in Brief

Kerry acquires Spanish plant protein specialist Pevesa

21-Feb-2020 By Nathan Gray

Irish nutrition specialist Kerry has completed a deal to buy Pevesa Biotech, as it looks to expand its position as a market leader in non-allergenic and organic plant protein ingredients.

Innophos goes private as acquisition becomes final

07-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

The acquisition of ingredient supplier Innophos has been completed by a private equity firm, the parties announced today.

Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes acquires Bifodan A/S

04-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Effective with the acquisition, Bifodan is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deerland.

NEWS IN BRIEF

DSRA acquires branding agency BrandHive

11-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

BrandHive, a Utah-based branding agency specializing in the nutritional ingredients space, has been acquired by Decision Sciences Research Associates, Inc. (DSRA).