Bridgepoint-backed Vitamin Well agrees to combine with bar maker EMPWR

  • Bridgepoint-backed Vitamin Well Group agreed to combine with EMPWR, a Belgium-based nutritional bar CDMO owned by Waterland.
  • Deal brings Barebells’ long-time protein bar manufacturer in-house, aiming to lift capacity investment and support volume growth.
  • EMPWR runs four plants in Croatia, the Netherlands, the US, Canada; employs 1,500+; serves 100+ customers.
  • Cinven remains lead investor in Vitamin Well; founders and existing shareholders including Bridgepoint stay significant owners; Waterland to reinvest as a minority holder.
  • Closing targeted for Q4 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.


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