David Ridley
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AI-Driven Wellness Firm Bioniq Raises $15m For Supplement Market Disruption
Bioniq's latest “oversubscribed” funding round will finance the global expansion of its AI-powered personalized supplement offer, the firm says.
PAGB: Labour Must Prioritize Self-Care In First 100 Days Of New UK Government
The UK's consumer healthcare industry association, PAGB, sets out six priorities for the new UK government, following the landslide victory of the Labour Party in the recent general election. One of these priorities is driving Rx-to-OTC switch - something that the UK public also wants, according to the association's latest Self-Care Census, published to mark International Self-Care Day 2024.
Menopause And Women’s Health Prominent Among Recent German OTC Launches
Responding to demand from women for consumer health products that meet their specific needs, P&G and Pro Medico both launch hop-based supplements for menopause symptoms. Meanwhile, Bayer adds a hair mask to its Priorin range for women with female pattern hair loss and Klosterfrau expands its Femafriends brand with an intimate health gel.
CHC Industry Must Do More To Help Consumers Age Healthily, Especially Women
Consumer health companies need to meet consumers where they are in their life-stage journeys, providing healthy aging solutions like dietary supplements that have clearly communicated and science-backed benefits, argued panelists at a recent IQVIA Consumer Health webinar. This is particularly the case for women, who are underserved and want natural support for changes like the menopause, said Haleon's Sheryl Tan.
Clasado Leaning Into APAC Gut Health Trend With China Distribution Deal
UK prebiotic specialist Clasado Biociences is expanding across APAC and Eastern Europe through two recently-signed distribution deals: Alliance Nutrition Group’s Shanghai Prochin for China and BART in Poland.
Stada CEO Calls For Dialogue As Satisfaction With European Health Systems Declines
Almost half of Europeans are now dissatisfied with their national health systems, a recent survey by Stada finds. Company CEO Peter Goldschmidt urges for dialogue with governments and health ministries to see how self-care can help “build resilient health systems for the years to come.”