HBW Market News: FTC Targets Bone Health Claims, Puration Offers To Buy Hemp4mula, More
Executive Summary
FTC settled with one firm and is pursuing litigation against another after alleging claimed supplements could grow bone and cartilage; CBD beverage firm Puration offers to acquire Hemp4mula; and Huron Capital’s Ronnoco Beverage business acquires Trident Beverage.
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