Food giant, Nestle, has bought the American weight-loss company Jenny Craig for around $US600 million.
The deal expands Nestle's high-margin nutrition and health business.
Nestle bought the California-based company, which is reported to have annual sales of over $400 million, from a private equity group.
The acquisition follows Nestle's purchase of Australia's Uncle Toby's snacks, breakfast and soups business from Burns Philp.
Nestle is increasingly focusing on higher-margin products such as those with nutritional and health benefits, and is expanding in markets where consumers are willing to buy premium products, such as the United States.
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Jenny Craig was founded in 1983 and offers dieters prepared meals and exercise programs.
