Medifast Set To Expand in Latin America

On Dec. 17th, Medifast announced its increased international expansion intentions via a renewed strategic partnership with Productos Medix, which is a leader in pharmaceutical obesity products in Mexico. The former is a top domestic maker and supplier of clinically proven, portion-controlled weight-loss products and programs. Through a five-year exclusive licensing agreement, the firm plans to boost distribution of Medifast meal replacement products and programs to most of Latin America except Brazil, beginning in January.