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Schiff Nutrition International
FormerlyWeider Nutrition
Industry
Founded1936; 88 years ago (1936) in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
FounderJoe Weider
Headquarters
Salt Lake City
,
United States
Products
OwnerReckitt Benckiser
Websiteschiffvitamins.com

Schiff Nutrition International (NYSE: SHF)[1] was a company based in Salt Lake City, and is the manufacturer of dietary supplements such as Airborne, MegaRed, and Move Free.

Founded by Joe Weider as Weider Nutrition (NYSE: WNI) in 1936, considered the first sports nutrition company. As Weider Nutrition, they were the creators of Tiger's Milk nutrition bars, and related products, one of the earliest lines of sports foods.[2]

It was acquired by Reckitt Benckiser after a 1.4 Billion US$ deal in 2012[3]

References

  1. ^ https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120530005361/en/Schiff-Nutrition-International-Change-NYSE-Ticker-Symbol
  2. ^ "Weider Global Nutrition – History of Excellence". Weider Global Nutrition. 2010. Archived from the original on 2013-04-12. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Reckitt Benckiser Signs Agreement to Acquire Schiff bloomberg news of 22 November 2012
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