Procter & Gamble Opens New Chapter With Supplement Deal
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Procter & Gamble buys Vermont-based whole foods supplement maker New Chapter Organics, expanding its consumer business and gaining a foothold in the natural products space. P&G intends to keep New Chapter a wholly owned subsidiary and leave most of its operations intact.
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