This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. This web site offers health, wellness, fitness and nutritional information and is provided for informational purposes only. Node also has a firm belief that the next era of naturopathic medicine will see a resurgence of in-patient facilities which use fasting, earthing, hydrotherapy and homeopathy to bring people back from chronic diseases of modern living he is involved in numerous conversations and projects to bring about this vision. ANR has a mission to inspire health practitioners to embody the naturopathic principles through experiential education. Four years ago he helped found the non-profit, Association for Naturopathic ReVitalization (ANR), for which he serves as the board chairman. He helped found the first multi-generational experiential retreat, which brings elders, alumni, and students together for a weekend camp-out where naturopathic medicine and medical philosophy are experienced in nature. He has been instrumental in maintaining a firm connection to the philosophy and heritage of naturopathic medicine among the next generation of docs. Node Smith, ND, is a naturopathic physician in Portland, OR and associate editor for NDNR. Image Copyright: wolterk / 123RF Stock Photo Other brands that will be taken over by the Nestle conglomerate include: Wobenzym, Douglas Laboratories, Genestra Brands, Orthica, AOV, Minami, Klean Athlete, Pharmax and Trophic. The question remains whether strong growth or dedication to premium quality will serve as a driving priority for these once Atrium brands. Behar says:“Atrium’s established brands are in attractive categories and have the potential for continued strong growth as part of Nestlé through category, channel and geographic expansion. Both Behar and Luther comment specifically on the Nestle/Atrium deal being good for shareholders. Two statements made by the CEOs may question the true dedication to providing premium quality. We are very pleased to be joining Nestlé Health Science as we share a common purpose of helping people lead healthier lives by providing good-for-you products made with the highest standards for quality and efficacy.” Questioning the true dedication to providing premium quality Luther says: “Since Atrium was established in 1999, we have been dedicated to providing premium-quality, science-based, professionally recognized products to consumers and healthcare practitioners. Peter Luther seems to think that this deal will benefit the global nutrition market, and does imply that quality will not be sacrificed. Atrium’s portfolio will extend our product range with value-added solutions such as probiotics, plant-based protein nutrition, meal replacements and an extensive multivitamin line, enabling consumers to address their health and wellness goals.” Peter Luther Claims this Deal will not Compromise Quality Their brands are a natural complement to our Consumer Care portfolio, which offers nutritional solutions in the areas of Healthy Aging, Healthy Growing, Gut Health and Obesity Care. Nestle Health and Science CEO, Greg Behar, regarding the deal said: “We value Atrium’s history as a highly successful company and welcome its 1,400 employees to the Nestlé family. The current management will continue to run the business, led by Peter Luther, Atrium Innovations President and CEO. When the deal closes early in 2018, Atrium, with corporate offices in Quebec, Canada, will become part of Nestle Health Science. Atrium to Become Nestle Health Science in Early 2018 Atrium is projected to bring in 700 million dollars in 2017, which will immediately add to Nestle’s dominance as the world’s largest packaged food producer. This purchase is part of a strategic move by Nestle to increase market share in consumer healthcare to complement a company focus on high-growth food and beverage categories. This Buy Adds to Nestle’s Growing Dominance as the World’s Largest Packaged Food Producer The purchase of Atrium Innovations is for 2.3 billion dollars. They also own Pure Encapsulations and Genestra – both of these companies will become Nestle brand companies in early 2018, when the deal is anticipated to close. They are the company that produces Garden of Life, the largest vitamin company in the United States. A Canadian company, Atrium Innovations is the global leader in nutritional supplement and health products. On December 5, 2017, Nestle, the company best known for its candy-bars and Nescafe instant coffee, agreed to purchase Atrium Innovations.
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