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ALLEGAN, Mich., March 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PBM Holdings is the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of infant formulas for the store brand marketAll cash transaction with a purchase price of $808 millionAcquisition expected to add approximately $300 million of sales in first full fiscal yearAnticipated to be at a minimum $0.10 accretive to GAAP EPS in the first full fiscal year and ROIC accretive in year twoExtends Perrigo's global store brand reach and portfolio in important...
TIANJIN, China, March 12 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Yayi International Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: YYIN) ("Yayi International" or "the Company"), the first mover and a leading producer and distributor of premium goat milk formula products for infants, toddlers, young children, and adults in the People's Republic of China ("China"), today announced the launch of a flagship Internet store that distributes its goat milk products on Taobao.com, the largest online shopping marketplace in...
HARBIN, China, March 5 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Rodobo International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: RDBO) ("Rodobo" or the "Company"), a U.S. company with wholly-owned fast growing Chinese operating companies engaged in the production, processing, distribution and development of high quality milk formula products in the People's Republic of China for infants, children, middle-aged and elderly, today announced that it will present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual China Equities...
COLUMBIA, Md., March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Martek Biosciences Corporation (Nasdaq: MATK) announced today that it has extended its multi-year sole-source license and supply agreement with Danone, a leading worldwide producer of infant nutrition products. Under the terms of the amended agreement, Martek will be Danone's exclusive supplier of ARA for all of its infant formula and growing-up milk products through at least December 31, 2014, which is an extension of Martek's current...
While the majority of children who were affected by consuming toxic melamine-contaminated products in China recovered, kidney abnormalities remained in 12% of the affected children, according to an article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.In 2008, melamine-contaminated dairy products from the Sanlu Dairy Company resulted in a large outbreak of serious kidney damage in Chinese children. Melamine, commonly used in the chemical industry, was intentionally added to milk to boost its...
TIANJIN, China, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Yayi International Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: YYIN) ("Yayi International" or "the Company"), the first mover and the leading producer and distributor of premium goat milk formula products for infants, toddlers, young children, and adults in the People's Republic of China, today announced that the company co-hosted the "China Goat Milk Industry Development Summit" together with the National Development and Reform Commission ("NDRC")...
Local Broadcasts in Creole Urge New Mothers to Nourish Infants Through Breast Milk; Cautions Against Baby Formula Made with Dirty Water PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The global humanitarian organization Save the Children is supporting efforts to promote breastfeeding among new mothers in Haiti to ensure the protection of the youngest and most vulnerable survivors of the devastating January 12 earthquake. The agency has translated internationally recognized...
COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Martek Biosciences Corporation (Nasdaq: MATK) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Amerifit Brands Inc., a consumer health and wellness company, from Charterhouse Group, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at $200 million, subject to working capital adjustments. Amerifit Brands develops, markets and distributes branded consumer health and wellness products focused on women's and digestive health benefits....
DALLAS, Texas, January 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S Preterm Infant Care Market research report published by MarketsandMarkets (http://www.marketsandmarkets.com) analyzes the preterm infant care products and services market over the period 2009-2014. The report studies the major market drivers, restraints, and opportunities for the U.S. Preterm Infant Care market. Browse more than 40 market data tables and in-depth TOC on Preterm Infant Care market. Early buyers will receive 10%...
RED BANK, N.J., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- A national survey reveals the majority of mothers know breastfeeding is ideal for their babies and themselves but at the same time want the right to decide what works best for them and their families. See video from HealthyWomen at: http://inr.mediaseed.tv/IFC_37156/ The survey of mothers of children aged 12 months and younger found that most mothers (83%) made their infant feeding decision prior to going to the hospital to give birth. The vast...
