Nestlé’s Sale of Its Mainstream Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements Business

Nestlé announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its mainstream vitamins, minerals and supplements business—referred to internally as the Holistic Health portfolio—to private‑equity firm Yellow Wood Partners for a total consideration of $1.0 billion. The transaction encompasses seven consumer brands: Nature’s Bounty, Osteo Bi‑Flex, Ester‑C, Gard, Nuun, Puritan’s Pride and Sisu. In addition to the branded portfolio, the deal includes a U.S. private‑label supplements business together with the associated manufacturing, packaging, warehousing and distribution facilities that support the operation.

The business generated $1.2 billion in sales in 2025 and is primarily focused on the United States, while also maintaining a presence in Canada, China and other international markets. Completion of the sale is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to occur in the first half of 2027.

Nestlé will retain its premium vitamins, minerals and supplements brands, specifically Solgar and Pure Encapsulations, which remain under the company’s ownership.

In a statement, Philipp Navratil, CEO of Nestlé, said: “This is another important step in the strategic transformation of our portfolio. We are focusing our resources where we have the strongest competitive advantage. With Nestlé’s strong innovation and brand‑building capabilities, we are well positioned for growth in the premium, science‑led VMS space, where brands such as Solgar and Pure Encapsulations continue to perform strongly. At the same time, the category has evolved, and the mainstream VMS business requires a different approach under dedicated ownership.”

Regulatory and Timeline Details

  • The sale is contingent upon obtaining the necessary regulatory clearances.
  • Expected closing window: first half of 2027.

Strategic Rationale

  • The divestiture allows Nestlé to concentrate on segments where it holds a competitive edge, particularly premium, science‑driven nutrition products.
  • The retained premium brands will continue to benefit from Nestlé’s innovation and brand‑building capabilities.