Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. (PBH), Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD): Enhance Your Portfolio With These FMCG Companies

Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) has impressive product innovation. It introduced an Antimicrobial Fruit and Vegetable Treatment to reduce the risk of food borne illness outbreaks due to ineffective washing in foodservice operations. To avoid food contamination in restaurants, Ecolab launched Stealth Fusion Fly Light, which is 170% efficient than the standard fly light. Recently, it introduces the Advantis Food Cleaning Program at reduced water temperature. Unlike previous processes, which required sanitation water to heat to temperatures as high as 145 F., Advantis FC effectively cleans protein and fat soils at temperatures as low as 105 to 110 F. The program reduces water heating costs, the refrigeration costs needed to return production areas back to the right temperatures, and reduces the overall downtime necessary for the sanitation shift.

Investors’ take

By acquiring Care Pharmaceuticals, Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PBH) is set to strengthen its position in the international OTC healthcare market. Additionally, its strong debt reduction steps allow the company to continue pursuing product acquisitions.

With the acquisition of Avid, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE:CHD) has strong potential to grab adult and children’s gummy market share. Its strong dividend program is also of interest to investors.

By acquiring Nalco and Champion Technologies, Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) will enjoy solid cost synergies. Its innovative products and programs will further aid the company to gain an upside.

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