Brazil: Nestle Health Science Acquires Puravida

Vevey / CH. (nsa) With an acquisition in Brazil, Swiss Nestle S.A. reinforces its interest in expanding its portfolio focused on supporting health and well-being. This week Nestle Health Science (NHSc) announces the acquisition of Puravida, a premium Brazilian nutrition and healthy lifestyle brand. The deal will enable NHSc to expand its healthcare portfolio in Brazil.

«Bringing together Puravida and Nestle Health Science’s deep expertise in nutrition research and development will result in further innovation, expanding the breadth and depth of the portfolio in the consumer and healthcare professional channels. Our retail presence will open new opportunities for Puravida’s growth and our strong network with healthcare professionals will expand the brand’s presence,» said Monica Meale, executive responsible for Nestle Health Science Latam.

Puravida is a well-known brand that has grown quickly. It was created with the purpose of promoting health through nutrition. With its organic, natural and plant-based foods as well as ‘clean label’ nutritional supplements it is aimed at consumers who take an active role in their own wellbeing. It was founded in 2015 in São Paulo by Flavio Passos, who was later joined by Adrian Franciscono as CEO and partner. In 2020, Aqua Capital became a shareholder and supported the company’s growth and transformation.

Puravida’s product mix is complementary to Nestle Health Science’s portfolio which, in Brazil, already offers oral nutritional supplements, powdered proteins and ready-to-drink nutritional drinks. Vitamins, minerals and supplements are part of a growing segment and with the acquisition of Puravida, Nestle will expand its range of brands in different categories with more ways to reach consumers and patients with reliable, nutritional and high quality products.

For Marcelo Melchior, CEO of Nestle Brazil, «this is a great opportunity to expand our presence in a category that grows globally from consolidated brands, contributing to our purpose of improving the quality of life for all, today and for future generations. It is an important step for us to advance in promising market segments that add innovation and technology to our Nutrition knowledge.»

Nestle Health Science and Puravida share the same philosophy: nutrition can change lives. Both companies believe that nutritional supplements, vitamins and minerals play a key role in supporting health and well-being, both for people with active lifestyles or those facing health challenges.