Vitarich Acquisition Expands NBTY’s Liquid Nutritionals Business
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
NBTY's acquisition of private label nutritionals manufacturer Vitarich Laboratories allows the firm to expand its in-house production of liquid nutritional products and builds its presence in the category.
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