Recognized globally as influencers and thought-leaders, William Hood & Company principals regularly partner with the industry through speaking engagements, sponsorships and co-hosted events.
Unilever has acquired a majority stake in Welly Health PBC, the playful bandage brand from the mind of entrepreneurial consumer packaged goods maverick Eric Ryan, for an undisclosed price.
MoreA portfolio company of the investment firm acquired the skincare brand, according to Oliver Nordlinger, co-founder of and partner at Monogram, who declined to divulge further details. Monogram has been expanding its reach in beauty and personal care, a sector of focus for it along with apparel, pets, healthcare, restaurants, and food and beverage. The […]
MoreFrom forecasting the future of M&A activity to an A-Z breakdown of beauty’s key investors, WWD Beauty Inc takes an in-depth look at the financial picture heading into 2021.
MoreFor decades, GNC was the place to shop for vitamins, protein powder, and practically any kind of weight-loss supplement. If you ever needed a health boost, chances were there was a GNC at a mall nearby. But the once strong supplement store has grown frail during a time when the dietary supplement industry is seeing […]
MoreEnglewood Cliffs, N.J. – Unilever announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Liquid I.V., a U.S-based health-science nutrition and wellness company.
MoreFollowing a summer full of Black Lives Matter protests, the natural products industry has become increasingly more conscious of systemic racism. But BIPOC entrepreneurs wonder when this awareness will turn into funding from investors.
MoreInvestor interest in wellness deals is accelerating thanks to the global pandemic, but their approach is shifting in light of the Black Lives Matter movement.
MoreVitamins, supplements and even homeopathic remedies are experiencing unprecedented levels of demand during the coronavirus pandemic.
MorePandemic Potential Part 10: Consumers are turning to supplements because pharmaceuticals offer few answers to the coronavirus. Many industry watchers believe this growing awareness about the link between basic nutrition and immunity could lead to increased sales for years.
MoreOAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF) today announced the acquisition of cruelty-free, clean beauty company W3LL PEOPLE for $27 million in cash. e.l.f. plans to leverage its marketing, customer relationships and operational capabilities to drive the W3LL PEOPLE brand. e.l.f. expects W3LL PEOPLE to contribute approximately $7 million in net sales and $0.01 to its […]
MoreE.l.f. is paying $27 million to take over the business, which is expected to do $7 million in net sales for 2020. The deal is expected to add 1 cent to E.l.f.’s adjusted earnings per share for fiscal 2021, the company said.
MoreLast week, news broke that Shiseido is acquiring Drunk Elephant for $845 million. In light of the news, in this edition of Beauty Independent’s ongoing series posing questions about beauty entrepreneurship, we ask 12 investors and investment bankers: What lessons can beauty startup founders draw from Drunk Elephant’s exit?
MoreMENLO PARK, Calif. , Sept. 26, 2019 /CNW/ — Before Brands, Inc., specialists in early childhood food allergy prevention, announced today that Nestlé Health Science (NHSc) has become an investor and has acquired the exclusive licensing rights to Before Brands’ products outside the United States. In addition to becoming a significant minority equity investor in […]
MoreBaltimore, MD—Expo East isn’t just where trends are found; it’s where expert advice and insights are gathered. Here’s what WholeFoods learned:
MoreNestlé Health Science (NHSc) a globally recognized leader in the field of nutritional science, is expanding into personalized nutrition with the acquisition of PersonaTM, a leading personalized vitamin business founded in 2017. Persona will operate under NHSc’s USA-based Atrium Professional Brands.
MorePALO ALTO, Calif., July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — HGGC, a leading middle-market private equity firm, today announced it has agreed to the sale of a minority stake in Nutraceutical International Corporation—a vertically integrated manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of branded nutritional supplements, personal care, and other natural products—to Snapdragon Capital Partners LLC and The Maze Group […]
MoreENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Unilever announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire OLLY Nutrition, a premium U.S.-based wellbeing business in the vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS) category.
MoreSANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — On March 6th, Vitamin Angels, a global aid organization that protects millions of women and young children from malnutrition, hosted a 25th Anniversary Celebration at Disney’s California Adventure® Park. Nearly 350 guests from the natural products industry and beyond as well as Founding Partners Rainbow Light and […]
MoreJoint venture to generate meaningful manufacturing efficiencies and support GNC’s innovation and growth initiatives GNC to receive approximately $176 million ($101 million received in 2019) from International Vitamin Corporation (“IVC”) and in exchange for Nutra manufacturing and Anderson facility net assets, and will initially retain a 43% interest in the new joint venture with IVC
MoreViome will combine its personalized food recommendations based on insights from the microbiome with Habit’s unique nutrition plans and engagement tools to offer the first “whole-body” approach to human health.
MoreLas Vegas Nevada, Oct. 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The American Herbal Product Association’s (AHPA’s) 7th Annual Botanical Congress features insights from more than 25 herbal industry experts who will discuss a host of issues from legal and regulatory issues to sustainability and cannabis.
MoreLONDON/CHICAGO (Reuters) – Procter & Gamble’s $4.2 billion deal for Merck’s vitamin and supplements business demonstrates that major consumer companies remain hungry for health-related products.
MoreOn Thursday, March 8, Senior Executives from over 60 companies in the natural products, food, and venture capital industries attended an exclusive gathering hosted by William Hood & Company and the NBJ Summit in support of Vitamin Angels, a global aid charity that provides nutritional support to women and children in need. Seeking incremental funds for its newly announced Global […]
MorePlano, TX and Burlington, MA – Keurig Green Mountain announced plans Monday morning to buy Dr Pepper Snapple in a deal that creates a new beverage giant with $11 billion in sales, according to a company press release.
MoreAfter a recent week spent traveling through China, we continue to be impressed by the energy and focus on the growing role of health and wellness in the attractive and increasingly wealthy Chinese consumer market.
MoreHershey, PA — The Hershey Co. announced it will acquire all outstanding shares of better-for-you snack maker Amplify Snack Brands in a $1.6 billion deal, through which it also assumes nearly $600 million in Amplify debt.
MoreOn Oct. 6, in his first major move as CEO, Steve Cahillane announced that Kellogg agreed to acquire Rx bar for $600 million. “Adding a pioneer in clean-label, high-protein snacking to our portfolio bolsters our already strong wholesome snacks offering. RXBAR is an excellent strategic fit for Kellogg as we pivot to growth. With its strong millennial […]
MoreAtrium Innovations, a globally recognized leader in the development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative, science-based, natural health products, and Permira, the global investment firm, today announced that Atrium will be acquired by Nestlé from a group of investors including a company backed by the Permira Funds, Fonds de solidarité FTQ and Caisse de dépôt et […]
MoreNew York, N.Y. — With the aim of becoming the premier adviser to consumer goods companies in the healthy living and wellness space, investment banker William Hood has launched his own firm.
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