Nestle acquires Vitaflo
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Nestle acquires Vitaflo, a U.K. manufacturer of clinical nutrition products, for an undisclosed price, according to an Aug. 2 release. Vitaflo sells products to help treat inherited metabolic disorders, such as phenylketonuria. Nutritional products available in the U.S. from Vitaflo includeVitaBite no-protein chocolate bar and FlavourPac protein-free flavoring additive. Though relatively few people have diseases for which these kinds of special diets are prescribed, the market is expanding thanks to improved diagnosis, Nestle says. Vitaflo's products join nutritional brands the Swiss food and beverage giant already markets, including PowerBar protein supplements, Optifast weight loss products and Boost nutritional drinks