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Natural Products Industry News Briefs: IFF, GC Rieber VivoMega, Vantage Nutrition, and More!

There's a lot happening in the natural products industry. Find out about the latest on mergers, partnerships, research and other industry news!

September 5, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

There's a lot happening in the natural products industry. Find out about the latest on mergers, partnerships, research and more!

Natural Products Industry News Briefs: Natural Grocers, Sempera Organics, CHPA, and More!

There is a lot happening in the natural products industry. Read up on the latest!

July 12, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

There is a lot happening in the natural products industry. Read up on the latest news from industry companies!

M&A Update: SGS Acquires Majority Stake in Nutrasource

June 30, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Testing, inspection and certification company SGS has acquired a majority stake in Nutrasource Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Services and its subsidiaries (GRAS Associates LLC in the U.S.).

Merged Bastyr-NUNM University in the Works

June 20, 2023

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Bastyr University shared the news of a planned merger with Clinics and National University of Natural Medicine and Clinics (NUNM).

M&A Update: Novozymes and Chr. Hansen

December 27, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Copenhagen, Denmark—Novozymes A/S and Chr. Hansen Holding A/S have entered into an agreement to create a leading global biosolutions partner through a statutory merger of the two companies. The combined group will be equipped to address global challenges including enabling healthier lives, transforming food systems, and accelerating towards a climate neutral society, according...

IFF Announces Sale of Savory Solutions Group

December 27, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

New York, NY—IFF has entered into an agreement to sell its Savory Solutions Group, which focuses on ingredients for prepared foods and foodservice and plant-based solutions for the vegan and vegetarian markets, to global private equity firm PAI Partners. According to a press release, the transaction values the business at...

HCMC Acquires Green's Natural Foods

November 18, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Hollywood, FL—Healthier Choices Management Corporation (HCMC) shared the news that it is set to acquire Green’s Natural Foods, which includes eight stores and vitamin chains. The brand will now contribute its organic produce, natural groceries, dietary supplements, freshly prepared food, and USDA certified organic produce to HCMC's offerings. “Green’s Natural...

Senators Have "Serious Concerns" with $24.6B Kroger-Albertsons Deal

October 21, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

On October 14, 2022, Kroger and Albertsons Companies, Inc. announced that the companies had entered into a definitive agreement to merge. A press release explained that the deal would join "two complementary organizations with iconic brands and deep roots in their local communities to establish a national footprint and unite...

M&A Update: Balchem and Bergstrom Nutrition

September 2, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

New Hampton, NY—Balchem Corporation shared the news of its acquisition of leading methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) manufacturer Bergstrom Nutrition. Bergstrom will join Balchem’s Human Nutrition and Health business division and the Minerals & Nutrients business unit. “We are excited to welcome Bergstrom Nutrition to Balchem," said Ted Harris, Chairman, CEO and President...

M&A Update: Vitamin K2 Company to Join Balchem

June 15, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Hampton, NY—Balchem Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kappa Bioscience AS. Kappa offers K2VITAL a branded synthetic vitamin K2. Balchem is acquiring Kappa from majority owner Verdane Edda for approximately USD $338M. “We are thrilled to welcome Kappa Bioscience’s strong and experienced team to Balchem," said Balchem Ted...