With Pro Ultra Omega-3, Bayer Dives Deeper Into Consumer Health Competition
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Bayer HealthCare’s Consumer Care division launches the Pro Ultra brand with the product’s recent debut in the US, leveraging the firm’s presence in the heart health product space.
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