Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. has completed the divestiture of Danival to a subsidiary of Wessanen N.V., according to a press release. Danival sells organic products made from fruits and vegetables sourced from France. A press release from Wessanen notes that Danival supports more than 30 farmers in...
New York, NY—HumanCo announced its acquisition of a majority stake in organic, plant-based ice cream brand Coconut Bliss. With a focus on ethics, sustainability, clean plant-based options, and support from HumanCo partnership, Coconut Bliss will continue creating the desserts, while also focusing on product innovation, expanded distribution and increased marketing...
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...
Clichy, France—L’Oréal has signed an agreement to acquire Thayers Natural Remedies, which will be integrated into L’Oréal’s Consumer Products Division, according to a press release. John Gehr, Owner and CEO of Henry Thayer Company, said in the press release: “As custodian of the Thayers Natural Remedies brand for the last...
Boulder, CO—Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. has acquired all the issued and outstanding subordinate voting shares of Abacus Health Products, Inc., which sells OTC topical products containing active pharmaceutical ingredients with hemp extract, according to a press release. This includes Abacus’ consumer brands CBD MEDIC and Harmony Hemp, as well as...
Chr. Hansen Holding A/S announced that it has entered into an agreement with the owners of UAS Laboratories LLC to acquire 100% of the company for $530 million. The acquisition will further strengthen and expand Chr. Hansen’s global microbial platform and Human Health business, according to the announcement, and is...
Denver, CO—Go Mix has partnered with Viva 5 Corporation to deliver a new way to meet surging demand for on-the-go nutrition, according to a press release. Go Mix is a customizable, fully recyclable, ready-to-drink delivery method that provides consumers with targeted mobile nutrition while on the go. This ‘grab-and-go’ technology,...
Vevey, Switzerland—Nestlé Health Science (NHSc) has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Vital Proteins, maker of collagen supplements, beverages, and food products, according to a press release. Vital Proteins will continue to operate as a standalone business, the press release says, but will have access to a variety of...
Sonora, CA—Diestel Family Ranch has announced its acquisition of Willie Bird Turkeys in a press release. The company’s fresh free-range natural and organic turkeys products will be sold by Diestel under the Willie Bird brand. “We are honored to welcome the Willie Bird Turkeys brand into our family and into...
Clermont, FL—Uncle Matt’s Organic has been sold by Dean Foods to Matt McLean, Founder and CEO of Uncle Matt’s, according to a press release. McLean sold the company to Dean Foods in 2017, where he and his wife Susan McLean continued to run the business. In November of 2019, Dean...
