Two large U.S. supplements retailers have partnered with Chinese companies to bring popular health and wellness products to that large market. Nestlé continues its shopping spree.
Nutrition Capital Network predicted in June that 2017 would be a record-setting year for transactions in the nutrition and health and wellness industry and the second half of the year outpaced that optimistic outlook.
The venture fund, which is invested in Kite Hill, Purely Elizabeth, Rhythm Superfoods and other natural food companies, adds ready-to-eat meals, juices and snacks to its investment portfolio.
The CPG-focused growth equity firm has closed its second fund to continue making strategic investments in disruptive brands. Its incubated brand, Smashmallow, has also closed a $10 million funding round.
Nestle captured attention this month with its supplement company purchase. Here's a bit about it and other top recent investment deals in the nutrition and health and wellness industries.
In early December, Nestle announced its acquisition of Atrium Innovations. Here's what some Nutrition Capital Network members have to say about the $2.3 billion deal.
