Browsing: Minerals

As consumers increasingly adopt plant-forward diets, Balchem highlights a hidden nutritional challenge associated with these lifestyle choices: anti-nutrients. These compounds reduce the absorption of essential minerals, increasing the risk of deficiencies. To address this issue, Balchem reveals how its chelated minerals, under the Albion brand, can optimize plant-rich diets by increasing mineral bioavailability. 

Nestlé has reached an agreement to divest its mainstream Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) business —dubbed its “Holistic Health portfolio” — to Yellow Wood Partners for US$1 billion. 

Nestle has agreed to sell its mainstream vitamins, minerals and supplements business to private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners for $1 billion. The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close by the first half of 2027, according to a company announcement. The deal covers seven brands: Natures Bounty, Osteo Bi-Flex, Ester-C, Gard, Nuun,…