Omega Protein, Herbalife, MET-Rx: Health And Wellness Industry News
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Omega Protein has new home at Canadian aquaculture firm; Herbalife on target with buy-back tender volume, price; and MET-Rx scores Bellinger for promotions.
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