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Nestlé Health Science acquires gastro diagnostics firm

26 May 2011: The new Health Science division Nestle has acquired a US gastroenterology and oncology diagnostic specialist, Prometheus Laboratories Inc., for an undisclosed sum.

Prometheus focuses on conditions such as inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and has, “in-licensed specialty pharmaceuticals.”
Product areas will include: Nutren Fiber, Nutrisource Fiber, Fibersource, Peptamen (Complete Elemental Nutrition) – for GI-compromised patients:

Prometheus's leading edge diagnostics and highly experienced medical sales representatives together constitute a robust platform for Nestlé Health Science to accelerate its current and future healthcare business. It will enable new personalised healthcare solutions based on diagnostics, pharma and nutrition.

Source: Nutraingrdients