Foodservice

Nestle Health Sciences acquires stake in Vital Proteins

June 12, 2020

Nestle Health Sciences, a provider of nutritional science, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Vital Proteins, a collagen brand and a lifestyle and wellness platform offering supplements, beverages and food products, according to a press release. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval.

Vital Proteins will continue to operate as a standalone business — remaining committed to its founding mission of helping people live healthier lives through sustainably-sourced collagen nutrition. Becoming a part of the Nestlé Health Science portfolio will equip Vital Proteins with a variety of resources to scale their reach and innovation in pursuit of global wellness, according to the release.

Vital Proteins complements NHSc's other vitamin, mineral, supplement and wellness brands, including Atrium Innovations, Garden of Life, Pure Encapsulations and Persona.