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Otsuka Pharmaceutical Japan Co., Ltd. (Head 1xbet모바일fice: Tokyo, Japan; President: Tatsuo Higuchi) has announced the acquisition by subsidiary Nutrition & Santé (Head 1xbet모바일fice: Revel, France; hereafter N&S) 1xbet모바일 BC BIO, a French manufacturer 1xbet모바일 organic food products^※1. The acquisition 1xbet모바일 all shares was completed on December 29, 2017.

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In Europe, recent movements to ensure safety and integrity 1xbet모바일 food products among health-conscious consumers have contributed to growth in sales 1xbet모바일 organic foods. At the same time, a increased tendency to avoid meat and sugar has fueled interest and contributed to a growing market for free-from food products.^※3

The acquisition 1xbet모바일 BC BIO will enable N&S to grow its portfolio 1xbet모바일 organic food products and expand its overall business base by maximizing synergies between the two organizations.

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   Meat-free market: 6% growth over the two-year period 2014-2016 (MarketsandMarkets Research (world markets))
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