Danisco and Fonterra expand probiotic co-operation

DANISH specialty ingredients firm Danisco has extended its licensing agreement with Fonterra Co-operative Group for two probiotic bacteria cultures-HOWARU®Bifido and Rhamnosus-with the new terms extending from five to 10 years. The agreement also expands territory and applications, meaning global access for dairy products, liquid and powdered beverages, such as juices, waters and sports drinks, dietary supplements, meats, cheeses, cereals, confectionery and straws. "The expanded terms mean Danisco can offer HOWARU Bifido and Rhamnosus, two of the most highly documented probiotic strains on the market, to customers anywhere in the world for a total range of applications and benefits," says Scott Bush, VP Marketing Health & Nutrition, Danisco. In addition, there will no longer be restrictions on therapeutic fields, thus broadening the scope for the development of clinical studies and health claims. Nigel Little, Fonterra Ingredients' manager New Options, said the agreement would see Fonterra continuing to work with Danisco to promote the benefits of the strains-developed at Fonterra's Research Centre in New Zealand-to customers and consumers. Danisco Malaysia Sdn Bhd T: +603 5635 2681 Email: info@danisco.com Web: www.danisco.com FPE103 Fonterra NZ - Ingredients T: +64 9 374 9000 F: +64 9 300 3415 Email: trade.enquiries@fonterra.com Web: www.fonterra.com FPE116Nike Air Max 2017