Vitamins, Diet and Sports Nutrition

NEW YORK — Nature's Bounty on Thursday announced the closing of the transaction with global investment firm, KKR, which is now the majority owner of Nature’s Bounty.

Effective upon the transaction close, consumer healthcare veteran Paul Sturman will assume the role of CEO Nature’s Bounty. Sturman succeeds Steve Cahillane, who is stepping down to pursue another opportunity.

WASHINGTON — As many as 91% of supplement users let their physicians know about the supplements they are taking, according to the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s 2016 Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements. '

AUSTIN, Texas — 5 Star Nutrition, a provider of health and wellness products known for its personalized, high-quality service and military alignment, last week announced the launch of 11 new military base Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES or Exchange) locations.

TORONTO, Ontario — In an effort to connect with Canada’s aging population, Shoppers Drug Mart this week will unveil its new pilot retail experience in Toronto’s Leaside neighborhood. The Wellwise store pilot will get a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 23.

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Thursday strongly urged the United States International Trade Commission to reject a complaint filed by Amarin Pharma against 18 manufacturers of concentrated EPA omega-3 fish oil.

PALO ALTO, Calif. — Greenteaspoon, the team behind Goodgut, on Thursday announced that its clinically-proven line of prebiotic supplements is now available at leading retailers nationwide. 

TEL AVIV, Israel — Amazon is expanding into one of the go-to destinations for product discovery.

This was according to “Amazon: The Big E-Commerce Marketing Opportunity for Brands,” a report from Kenshoo. The study is based on 3,100 consumers in the United States, Germany, United Kingdom and France.

SECAUCUS, N.J. — The Vitamin Shoppe will be hosting a review for suppliers across several vitamin, mineral, supplement and sports nutrition categories on Oct. 17 here.