Nestle sells supplements business for $1bn

Swiss food group Nestle has agreed to sell its mainstream vitamin, mineral and supplement business to Yellow Wood Partners, a US private equity firm, for $1 billion. Dawn reported the announcement, which came in a company statement on Tuesday. Completion depends on regulatory approval and is expected by the first half of 2027.

According to the company, the divestment will let it concentrate resources on areas where it holds its clearest edge in the market. Chief executive Philipp Navratil called the deal a further milestone in reshaping the company's portfolio. The group added that it will remain well placed in the premium end of the category, while the mainstream segment needs dedicated ownership to be run effectively.

The unit, which focuses on consumers, generated sales of $1.2 billion in 2025. Its operations are based mainly in the United States, with a presence in Canada and China. The move signals a sharper focus on selected segments of Nestle's business.