Comvita acquires Medihoney™ in a strategy to secure the global medical honey business

New Zealand based natural health company Comvita announced the successful acquisition of Medihoney on July 1 2007.

Founded in 1974 by Claude Stratford, with a mission to "produce natural products that improve the community's health", Comvita has a global reputation for premium healthcare products and is committed to the development of innovative natural products based on scientific research. Comvita announced the acquisition of Medihoney on July 01 2007 in a strategy to become the global leader in medical honey.
Backed by a proud 30-year heritage in therapeutic bee-based products, Comvita is the world’s largest manufacturer and marketer of Leptospermum honey, however in more recent times the company has been developing other innovative and unique ingredient platforms that meet consumer preferences in natural healthcare. Comvita offers products in the categories of Woundcare, Healthcare, Skincare and Functional Food.
Comvita has offices in New Zealand, Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, Taiwan and the UK and sells product in over 20 countries.

www.comvita.com

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