Nestlé acquires roster of top supplements brands in $5.7 billion Nature’s Bounty deal

Nestlé has bought the core brands of US supplements maker The Bountiful Company (Bountiful) in a $5.7 billion deal.  The move underlines the scale of the Swiss food multinational’s ambition to become a leader in the global wellness market, which analysts predict will boom in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.  

The deal, announced on 30 April, includes a roster of famous name supplements brands including Nature’s Bounty, Solgar, Osteo Bi-Flex and Puritan’s Pride as well as the company’s US private label business. These brands will be integrated into Nestlé Health Science, creating a global leader in vitamins, minerals and nutritional supplements. 

The Bountiful Company’s sports and active nutrition brands Pure Protein, Body Fortress and MET-Rx, as well as Dr.Organic and the Canadian over-the-counter (OTC) business are not included in the deal. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2021, following the completion of customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearance.

“Vitamins and supplements are a key part of our business and have contributed to strong growth acceleration,” said Nestlé health science CEO Greg Behar. “This acquisition complements our existing health and nutrition portfolio in terms of brands and channels. It will establish Nestlé Health Science as the industry leader in mass retail, specialty retail, e-commerce and direct-to-consumer in the US, while offering significant opportunities for geographic growth.”

“Today’s announcement from Nestlé Health Science recognizes the transformation of The Bountiful Company over the past 3+ years, as well as the collective value and capability of the organization. I am incredibly grateful to the more than 4,500 colleagues around the globe who have worked tirelessly to get us to this point,” said Paul Sturman, president and CEO, The Bountiful Company. “As a leader in global nutrition, we take seriously our responsibility and role in consumers’ health and wellness. We’re incredibly proud of the trusted brands we’ve built and are confident that they will be strong assets for Nestlé.”

Nestlé says the deal will ensure that it is “well placed to accelerate benefits in prevention and treatment solutions to consumers across the world”.

Nestlé Heath Science’s current vitamins, minerals and supplements brands include Garden of Life, Vital Proteins, Pure Encapsulations, Wobenzym, Douglas Laboratories, Persona Nutrition, Genestra, Orthica, Minami, AOV and Klean Athlete.