OptiBiotix Health snacks now available at UK Whole Foods

AIM-listed OptiBiotix Health said its GoFigure meal replacement shakes and natural snack bars are now available at Whole Foods Market stores in the UK.

The life sciences company, which develops compounds to tackle obesity, high cholesterol and diabetes, said GoFigure products will initially be stocked in eight UK Whole Foods shops, with opportunities for further expansion.

Chief executive officer Stephen O’Hara said: "Following the success of our online launch we are delighted to have GoFigure products on the shelves in such a large and well known American supermarket chain.

“This is the first retail listing of GoFigure products in the UK and we hope the precursor for future national and international listings. The listing expands the range of commercial opportunities for Slimbiome both as a food or ingredient and dietary supplement."

OptiBiotix announced back in July that it had completed an investment to buy 51% of The Healthy Weight Loss Company which produces GoFigure products containing SlimBiome, OptiBiotix's patented combination of natural ingredients, which supports weight loss.

At 1548 BST, shares were down 0.2% to 75.28p.