Tom Gallen

Tom Gallen

Managing Editor, Europe

Birmingham, UK

Tom reports and edits European consumer health care industry news and analysis. Leading HBW Insight’s health and wellness coverage in Europe, he has been writing about the sector since 2013. Tom’s main focus is analyzing the strategies of the world's leading consumer healthcare companies, their business performance, plans and product portfolios. He also reports on regulatory topics such as novel foods and prescription-to-OTC switches.

Latest from Tom Gallen

Givaudan Has UTI Health Claim Turned Down In EU

European Food Safety Authority finds no cause and effect relationship between Givaudan's Pacran supplement and defense against urinary tract infections.

France’s Boiron Looks To Future After Challenging Year

The homeopathy specialist reported a big decline in profits in 2024 as a move to restructure its ailing French operation hit the bottom line.

Reducing Complexity Helps Weleda Break Sales Record

Swiss firm reports highest revenues in its history as restructure pays off for its pharma and cosmetics businesses in 2024.

ProBiotix Health Looks To Next Level In Korea’s $450m Probiotics Market

Agreement with Seoul-based health and wellness player TopHealth will see the roll out of ProBiotix' cholesterol-lowering probiotics in South Korea.

People On The Move: Appointments At Pharma Deutschland, MHRA, Futura

A round-up of the latest industry moves in Europe: Pharma Deutschland elects board of new Brussels operation; MHRA's new CEO gets to work; Futura names non-executive director.

End Of Year Recovery Ensures Recordati’s OTC Business Keeps Growing

Jump in cough & cold sales at the end of the year helps Recordati post higher OTC revenues for 2024.