CHAMPION NUTRITION SELLS!

[ScottWelch]

At the Arnold Classic this past weekend, I spoke with Michael Zumpano (owner of Champion Nutriton) and he told me that he has sold controlling interest of his company to a manufacturer in Florida.  I saw the new owner at the booth but didn't ask for an intro as he looked busy.  He said the new company has some great plans to relaunch the Champion brand and give it a fighting chance in the marketplace but Michael told me he will still be involved in many of the new product formulations, launch plans etc.  Champion Nutrition and it's owner were one of the true pioneers of the supplement industry and helped shape it into what it is today.

 

[MCWAY]

At the Arnold Classic this past weekend, I spoke with Michael Zumpano (owner of Champion Nutriton) and he told me that he has sold controlling interest of his company to a manufacturer in Florida.  I saw the new owner at the booth but didn't ask for an intro as he looked busy.  He said the new company has some great plans to relaunch the Champion brand and give it a fighting chance in the marketplace but Michael told me he will still be involved in many of the new product formulations, launch plans etc.  Champion Nutrition and it's owner were one of the true pioneers of the supplement industry and helped shape it into what it is today.

 

Champion Nutrition used to be a major player in the supplement business 15 years ago. I remember when the company sponsored Mike Francois. He was known as "Met Max Mike". The two years where he won his first four shows really put Champion up there. But, Weider bought out his contract (for $100,000, I believe), and Champion seems to have faded ever since then.

[Deicide]

Champion Nutrition used to be a major player in the supplement business 15 years ago. I remember when the company sponsored Mike Francois. He was known as "Met Max Mike". The two years where he won his first four shows really put Champion up there. But, Weider bought out his contract (for $100,000, I believe), and Champion seems to have faded ever since then.

Still in a state of shock seeing you post on something other than Jesus...

[E N A N T H A T O R]

At the Arnold Classic this past weekend, I spoke with Michael Zumpano (owner of Champion Nutriton) and he told me that he has sold controlling interest of his company to a manufacturer in Florida.  I saw the new owner at the booth but didn't ask for an intro as he looked busy.  He said the new company has some great plans to relaunch the Champion brand and give it a fighting chance in the marketplace but Michael told me he will still be involved in many of the new product formulations, launch plans etc.  Champion Nutrition and it's owner were one of the true pioneers of the supplement industry and helped shape it into what it is today.

 

They have lacked innovation in recent years. No surprise the owner wanted to cash in.

[MCWAY]

They have lacked innovation in recent years. No surprise the owner wanted to cash in.

I remember the old Heavweight Bar that Champion used to have. It had about 400 calories and 29 grams of protein. The chocolate-peanut butter one was great, one of the few bars that you could actually eat back in the day (mid-90s).

[Manninen dude]

Champion is a good company. Btw, who is the new owner? Just curious..

[MCWAY]

Does Champion still make Heavweight Gain 900? I used that a fiew times, back in college, when I couldn't get any Mega Mass. From what I remember, it didn't mix all that well (at least, the vanilla version didn't) and it was way too sweet.

They also had an upgraded version, which I think was called SuperHeavyweight Gain 1200. That wasn't as sweet but tasted terrific.

[candidizzle]

Does Champion still make Heavweight Gain 900? I used that a fiew times, back in college, when I couldn't get any Mega Mass. From what I remember, it didn't mix all that well (at least, the vanilla version didn't) and it was way too sweet.

They also had an upgraded version, which I think was called SuperHeavyweight Gain 1200. That wasn't as sweet but tasted terrific.

i hate bastards that use weight gainers...you lucky mother fuckers have fast metabolisms yet you waste your calories on shakes..??!!! 

goddamn what the fuck..   a 900 calorie weight gaine? give me 5 cups of oatmeal and 6 large chicken breatsts with a handful of almonds instead.   

[MCWAY]

i hate bastards that use weight gainers...you lucky mother fuckers have fast metabolisms yet you waste your calories on shakes..??!!! 

goddamn what the fuck..   a 900 calorie weight gaine? give me 5 cups of oatmeal and 6 large chicken breatsts with a handful of almonds instead.   

That's not a "waste". The fast metabolisms are the reasons why people have to use weight gainers. If they don't, they don't put on any size.

Secondly, I used that particular product over 10 years ago when I was in college (hence the reason for the faster metabolism). Back then, it took eating lots of BEEF (not chicken) and a lot more than 5 cups of oatmeal (or any other complex carb), ALONG WITH those weight gainers (which for the most part was Mega Mass 2000), in order for me to get bigger.

I don't use them now, because I don't need them.

[pac-man]

I remember the old Heavweight Bar that Champion used to have. It had about 400 calories and 29 grams of protein. The chocolate-peanut butter one was great, one of the few bars that you could actually eat back in the day (mid-90s).

I remember these.  The Peanut Butter was quite possibly the best tasting bar I've had.  I remember the Chocolate ones were awful though.  They should bring them back.

[MCWAY]

I remember these.  The Peanut Butter was quite possibly the best tasting bar I've had.  I remember the Chocolate ones were awful though.  They should bring them back.

The chocolate ones  were pretty good, from what I remember, although the chocolate-Peanut butter ones were MUCH better.

No bar could be as bad, however, as those Lee Haney Mass Fuel bars that Twinlab made in the early 90s. 

[ScottWelch]

Nature's Products Buys Champion Nutrition
03/21/2008
SUNRISE, Fla.—Nature's Products Inc. completed its acquisition of Champion Nutrition. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Champion Nutrition is the second largest acquisition for Nature's Products, which acquired Rainbow Light® Nutritional Systems in 2002.

"The acquisition of Champion Nutrition expands our brand array of superior nutritional products with a well-recognized brand that has strong consumer appeal in the sports nutrition channel," said Jose Minski, chairman and CEO, Nature's Products (Natures-Products.com), touting Champion's strong reputation and product line. "Through strategic marketing, product development and inventory management, we will grow the brand while continuing to satisfy the needs of Champion’s current loyal consumer base." He further noted the Champion Nutrition brand is known throughout multiple markets including gyms, athletic teams, specialty nutrition retailers and health food stores, which he noted represents an opportunity for Nature's Products to expand its presence in these key markets.

"By combining Champion Nutrition’s 20 year history of quality and expertise in product development with NPI's manufacturing capabilities and corporate infrastructure this acquisition improves the growth opportunities of both companies," added Michael Zumpano, founder and president of Champion Nutrition (Champion-Nutrition.com). "I look forward to continuing the mission I began 20 years ago: to offer athletes and fitn