Feihe Acquires Vitamin World, Inc.

China's Largest Producer of Premium Infant Formula Purchases America's Topranking Producer of Premium Health and Wellness Products

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (PRWEB) December 22, 2017

Vitamin World, Inc., a premier retailer of vitamins and supplements in the United States, announced today that it has finalized its strategic restructuring and will be acquired by Feihe International, Inc. Feihe International, who just celebrated 55 years in business will immediately partner with Vitamin World management to work synergistically on a unified growth plan. The U.S. brand is known for offering the industry's highest quality products for over 40 years.

Michael Madden, CEO of Vitamin World states, "We could not have asked for a better strategic partner. Feihe International is extremely committed to the health and wellness of its customers. This opportunity allows Feihe International to deliver premium nutritional products to its customers throughout all life cycles."

Youbin Leng, Chairman of Feihe International, Inc. states, "We have been seeking an American based premium vitamin and supplement brand for several years, and we did not hesitate to purchase Vitamin World when it became available because of its reputation as a high-quality brand, focused on the health and wellness of its customers. Our current product lines provide us access and reach into over 50,000 retail locations in China. This unprecedented distribution network will now feature the Vitamin World brand, one that we believe will be coveted by the Chinese health and wellness market."

Vitamin World currently operates 156 retail locations across the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Stores are located in major markets such as Woodbury Commons in New York, Citadel Outlets in Los Angeles, Saw Grass Mills in Florida, Seattle and Las Vegas Premium Outlets. Vitamin World also has 14 international locations positioned in popular shopping centers like Micronesia Mall in Guam and Plaza Las Americas in Puerto Rico. It also offers its products worldwide at vitaminworld.com.

About Vitamin World®
Vitamin World began its wellness journey in 1977. Vitamin World is one of the most welcomed brands by customers, and has been awarded America's top-rated vitamin store six times by Consumer Labs. Vitamin World ranks 3rd in the U.S. specialty health product industry and #1 in the female consumer market compared to the closest competitor, according to the industry's leading data source, Nutrition Business Journal.

Vitamin World currently operates 156 retail locations along with its e-commerce platform, http://www.vitaminworld.com, where it offers over 600 high-quality proprietary products. Vitamin World corporate offices are based in the U.S., but sources the most unique ingredients from around the world from the most distinguished companies such as DuPont, DSM, Naturex, Albion and Capsugel. Vitamin World is world-renowned for its strong research and development, advanced manufacturing standards, technology, and the quality of its products.

According to industry experts, the founder of Vitamin World was a visionary and pioneer in the natural products industry. His effect on the industry was far reaching as he was instrumental in bringing high-quality nutritional supplements to the public. For more information please visit http://www.vitaminworld.com.

About Feihe International, Inc.
Feihe International, Inc. is China's largest domestic infant formula company and engages in the production, packaging, and distribution of premium milk powder, soybean milk powder, and related dairy products in the People's Republic of China. It offers premium milk powder for infants and young children formulated for zero to six months, six months to one year, one to three years, and three to six years of age; and for expectant mothers, students, middle-aged, and elderly populations. Feihe International, Inc. was founded in 1962 and is based in Beijing, the People's Republic of China. The company was formerly known as American Dairy, Inc. and changed its name to Feihe International, Inc. in 2010. It was previously listed on the New York Stock Exchange ADY and privatized in 2013 along with Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia. In 2014, the Feihe Nutrition Laboratory was established with Harvard Medical School's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. For more information please visit http://www.feihe.com.

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