Nutraceutix
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Ingredient supplier reports year-end estimated net earnings of $200,000 compared to $584,217 loss in 1999, although sales dipped 13.6% to $8.9 mil. Fourth quarter sales increased 7% to $2.7 mil.; earnings of approximately $100,000 recorded compared to $550,626 loss in 4Q 1999. Redmond, Wash.-based company cites second quarter cost reductions and gross margin strengthening for bottom line improvement. Calcium D-glucarate sales of $1.2 mil. in 2000 represent a 6.2% increase. Firm also announces introduction of Low Osmolality sports drink and Controlled Delivery Technology Ma huang ingredient available in six- and 12-hour release profiles