Meda Pumps Up Iron With Feosol Relaunch, Revamps Neglected OTCs
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Meda Consumer Healthcare is relaunching the Feosol iron supplement brand with three SKUs and aims to become the clear No. 1 brand in the category. Meda’s Swedish parent company prioritizes OTC growth through brand acquisitions and increased marketing resources.
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