Perrigo Fills “Moat” To Protect Growth With Gummy Vitamins, European Flavor
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The private labeler announces Ferrara Candy will manufacture store brand gummy vitamins and supplements that Perrigo will provide to U.S. retailers. The firm expects by the end of the current quarter to close its acquisition of Belgian OTC and nutritional product manufacturer Omega Pharma.
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