Royal DSM plans to buy leading fish oil supplier Ocean Nutrition Canada for $532 million. The omega-3 powerhouse is set to take on pharma, but will the deal create competition between its fish and algae omega-3 products?...More
Double-digit growth continues for natural retailers, according to Natural Foods Merchandiser's 2012 Market Overview and recent quarterly reports from publicly traded companies. Here are highlights from some of the top retailers....More
The economic news this week is positive for the U.S. organic industry, according to a new report. But overall, is the country headed into true economic recovery?...More
How is the natural and organic industry feeling about economic recovery—or lack thereof? We asked seven industry leaders to share their candid thoughts on the economic recession.
CornerStone Research & Development, a supplement manufacturer, was acquired by an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners for an undisclosed sum. The deal is one of many recent purchases in the supplement market....More
Strategic acquisitions in the supplement sector are heating up as Schiff Nutrition nabs immune health company Airborne for $150 million in cash. Following this and recent sales of New Chapter and Emergen-C maker Alacer, who's next in line for acquisition?...More
