Unilever ready to spend billions on Thorne supplements

Unilever considers making a bid to acquire the American supplement manufacturer Thorne for as much as 3.7 billion euros. The FMCG giant wants to focus increasingly on the growing beauty and wellness sector.

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Unilever is exploring the deal, which could value Thorne at 4 billion US dollars (3.7 billion euros), according to the Financial Times. Thorne, based in South Carolina, produces dietary supplements such as magnesium and omega-3, primarily for the U.S. market.