Wellness Market News: Abbott Nutrition Q3 Up 1.6%, Easier-To-Swallow PreserVision AREDS, More
Executive Summary
Ensure, Glucerna brands boost Abbott Nutrition adult product third-quarter sales 3.9% on reported basis to $830m; Baush + Lomb relaunches PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula soft gels with easier-to-swallow option; Hum Nutrition Mighty Night supplement boosts skin cell renewal during sleep; and NOW Health Group acquires family-owned SuperNutrition.
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