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Bain Capital agrees to buy UK vitamin maker Vitabiotics

Bain's Asia team will lead the deal, aiming to push the Pregnacare and Wellman brands into India, China and the Middle East.

M&A News deals deskConsumer / Vitamins and supplements · United Kingdom, Europe24 Jul 2026

Bain Capital agreed on 24 July to acquire Vitabiotics, the UK's best-selling vitamin company, together with its international VB Group businesses.

Vitabiotics website: vitabiotics.com

Why Bain Capital is buying Vitabiotics (VB Group)

Bain said the deal creates a platform for faster international growth, with investment in digital, e-commerce, distribution, supply chain resilience and new products, and a focus on India, China, Egypt and the wider Middle East and North Africa.

“This marks a defining moment in Vitabiotics’ journey.”Tej Lalvani, Group Chief Executive Officer, Vitabiotics

Deal terms and financing

The acquisition covers the UK operations and the wider VB Group, including Meyer Organics in India and VB Egypt. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Regulatory approvals and timing

Completion is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Market context

Vitabiotics was founded in 1971 by Professor Kartar Lalvani. The UK remains central to the brand and day-to-day operations will not change immediately, Bain said.

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