Schiff Nutrition International (WNI) is a maker and distributor of branded and private label vitamins, nutritional supplements, and nutrition bars in the United States and across the globe. The company’s brands include Schiff, Move Free, Tiger’s Milk, and Fi-Bar. The Tiger’s Milk brand, which is probably the most widely known of the company’s products to consumers, includes nutrition bars that supply protein, vitamins, and other nutrients with fewer calories. Schiff Nutrition also makes the Move Free brand of joint supplements to promote better joint health.

The company is growing and focusing on its private label business, which is expected to benefit from the aging US population. For its fiscal first quarter ended September 19, Schiff reported net income of $3.2 million, or $0.11 a share, compared with $1.6 million, or $0.06 a share, a year ago. The company had sales of $47.8 million, easily beating analyst estimates of $45.2 million. Brokerage

The new color for the season in Buffalo, NY is Purple. Try-It Distributing’s non-alcoholic division, Balkan Beverage, has signed on to place the Purple Beverage Company’s signature drink in the region’s stores (OTCBB: PPBV).

“We have been hearing about Purple since it burst on the scene late last year and are pleased to bring this exciting product to our customers,” said Try-It Distributing President Paul Vukelic. “After watching the brand achieve great success in other areas of the country, it seemed only natural for us to add the product to our inventory of high-end beverages.”

Purple is a blend of seven powerful antioxidant-rich fruits — the açai berry, cranberry, black cherry, black currant, blueberry, pomegranate, and purple plum. It was introduced in late 2007 and has since had features in Heath and Family Circle magazines and aired on ABC’s “The View.”

Purple can also be found in select GNC stores across the country,