Healthspan

St Peter Port·Shop

Part of Orkla Health (Norway)

Story

Founded as Healthspan Direct by Derek Coates in 1996 with 10 products. Renamed to Healthspan in 2001. Acquired competitor Healthy Direct in 2008. Acquired by Norwegian company Orkla Health in March 2022 for £65 million.

Healthspan is a Guernsey-headquartered direct-to-consumer vitamins, minerals, and health supplements company, founded in 1996 by Derek Coates as Healthspan Direct. Now owned by Norwegian company Orkla Health (acquired March 2022 for £65 million). Sub-brands include Healthspan Elite (sports nutrition), Nurture (skincare), and VetVits (veterinary supplements). Sells online and by mail order across the UK and Ireland. Team Guernsey headline sponsor.

Premises2

What the venue offers, as recorded from their site and listings.

Venue & facilities

Accessible parkingAccessible entrance

Specialises in2

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Beauty retail & products

Retail range of beauty, skincare, haircare and wellness products.

From their website

Skincare retail · Online beauty retail · skincare (Nurture) · veterinary supplements (VetVits)

Brands & materialsVetVits · Healthspan Elite · Nurture

Quick facts

Established
1996 · 30 years
Type
Online Only

People3

  • Derek CoatesFounder, Group Chairman
  • Timothy CoatesDirector
  • Martin TalbotDirector

From their website

Original phrasing from their website — lines covered by a capability above appear within its card.

  • Vitamins
  • minerals
  • health supplements
  • sports nutrition (Healthspan Elite)

Credentials

Memberships & accreditations

  • Guernsey Chamber Of Commerce

Contact

Social
Address
Healthspan House, The Grange, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 2QH

History3

Key dates and recorded company events for Healthspan.

  • 2001Renamed to Healthspan
  • 2008Acquired competitor Healthy Direct
  • 2022Acquired by Norwegian company Orkla Health · Acquired for £65 million

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