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Jamieson Wellness Announces Acquisition of Nutrawise, Youtheory Brand

June 6, 2022

Toronto, Canada—Jamieson Wellness announced its acquisition of California-based Nutrawise Health & Beauty Corporation. Jamieson Wellness will acquire the manufacturer and marketer of supplements under the Youtheory brand in the U.S. and other international markets, for nearly $210 million. About the Deal The $210 million includes $25 million in Jamieson Wellness...

Kerry Group Acquires Natreon

April 1, 2022

Marissa Fox

Naas, Ireland–Kerry Group announced in a press release that it has completed its acquisition of branded botanical extract company Natreon Inc. in a move that the company says expands its ProActive Health portfolio of science-backed branded ingredients and diversifies its product and consumer-base. Natreon's portfolio of branded Ayurvedic botanical ingredients,...

M&A Update: Vitamin Discount Center Acquired by reCommerce

March 10, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Deerfield Beach, FL—reCommerce, a Topspin Consumer Partners portfolio company, announced its acquisition of Tampa-based Vitamin Discount Center (VCD),. A press release from reCommerce states that the acquisition helps it strengthen its position as a leading technology-enabled strategic partner to brands selling on Amazon, and expands the expertise and fulfillment capabilities...

Mars to Acquire KIND North America

November 17, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

McLean, VA, and New York—Mars, Incorporated is acquiring KIND North America, according to a joint press release from Mars and KIND. The companies reported that KIND North America will join KIND International to create one organization that will function as a distinct and separate business within the Mars Family of...

GNC Plans Sale to Chinese Investor; Security Concerns Raised

September 16, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Pittsburgh, PA—GNC Holdings, Inc. has canceled its auction and now aims to sell the company to China-based Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Holding Co. As Bloomberg reported, GNC said that since no other qualified bids had emerged by last week’s deadline, the company is seeking approval to sell its assets to Harbin,...

Jarrow Formulas Sold to Private Equity Firm

September 3, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Los Angeles, CA—Jarrow Formulas has been bought by New Mountain Capital, effective September 1, 2020, according to a video of the signing ceremony released by the company on YouTube. Jarrow Formula's Clay DuBose opened the ceremony by providing background regarding the company, which was founded by Jarrow Rogovin in 1977,...

NMI, Research America Announce Merger

July 14, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Harleysville, PA—Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) announced that, as of July 1, 2020, the company has merged into the Research America Inc. (RAI) family of companies. A press release from NMI notes that RAI, founded over 35 years ago, has over 14 offices nationally with 300+ researchers, while NMI has conducted...

Deerland Integration of Bifodan A/S Now Complete

July 14, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Kennesaw, GA—Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes announced that it has completed the integration of Denmark-based Bifodan A/S. As WholeFoods previously reported, Bidofan was acquired in 2019. A press release from Deerland shares that the two companies now operate as one global entity under the Deerland brand, and that customers of both...

Global Organic Food Industry Undergoing Consolidation

April 18, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

London, England—The global organic food industry is undergoing consolidation, according to Ecovia Intelligence. The company noted in a press release that in one week in April alone, three major deals involved established organic food companies in Europe and North America. Royal Wessanen was acquired by an investment consortium, which also...