Perrigo's Infant Formula Already A Key Sales Driver, And Nutrition Sector Takes Larger Role Ahead
Executive Summary
OTC private label giant said gaining another grocery chain as an infant formula customer was a key sales driver in the 2019 Q4, with nutrition sales up 21% to account for 17% of Americas consumer health sales growth. The firm plans to re-enter the broader VMS space, but infant formula helped its global consumer health net sales reach $1.1bn in the October-December period.
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