Dairygold acquires majority shareholding in Dublin-based nutritional provider

The purchase follows a record year for the company, recording a turnover of more than €1.65b in 2022

Pictured at the announcement of Dairygold’s acquisition of Vita Actives are (seated) Deepak Sharma, CEO Vita Actives; George MacLeod, General Manager Dairygold Health and Nutrition; (standing) Gerard O’ Dwyer, Dairygold Vice Chairman; Sean O’ Brien, Dairygold Chairman and Conor Galvin, Dairygold CEO. Picture. John Allen

Dairygold's Health and Nutrition division has acquired a majority shareholding in nutritional solutions provider, Vita Actives, which is currently entering the fast-growing life-stage nutrition sector.

Purchased for an undisclosed amount, Vita Actives was established in Dublin in 2006 by Deepak Sharma. It specialises in nutraceutical ingredients and solutions to more than 400 global customers across the functional foods, human nutrition, sports nutrition, health, wellness and cosmetic industries.