EU Business News: BioGaia Acquires US Distributor, Spain's Rubió Enters VMS Market, Sidefarma Gets PE Backing
Executive Summary
Round-up of European consumer health news: Probiotics specialist BioGaia plots US expansion with acquisition of distribution partner; Spain's Rubió enters the dietary supplements space with Fisiopharma; and Portugal's Sidefarma receives investment from private-equity firm Atena.
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