Mariani, Ganeden team up for snack portfolio

MARIANI Packing Company, a leading independent producer of dried fruit, will develop a nutritious portfolio of dried fruit snacks and ingredient products utilizing Ganeden Biotech’s GanedenBC³⁰ Probiotic Cultures (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086).

GanedenBC³⁰ is a patented, FDA GRAS, highly stable probiotic ingredient that produces L+ lactic acid which supports good bacteria in the gut. It can withstand extreme temperatures as well as manufacturing processes in snack production.

“As consumers continue to demand more from the snacks and food that they are eating, dried fruit partnered with the benefits of probiotics is an ideal combination,” says Miranda Ackerman, director of Innovation and Business Development. “We are very excited for our upcoming launch of consumer products, initially focused on digestive health and overall wellness, as well as the portfolio of fruit ingredients in development that we will be able to provide for our global customers.”

The snacks are a source of dietary fiber and probiotics and offer consumers a convenient way to absorb these foods for a healthier digestive system. As the market and education on probiotics increases, consumer awareness continues to grow - currently about 80% of consumers know what probiotics are and associate them with a health benefit, noted Mariani.  

“This dried fruit innovation combines prebiotics and probiotics into a truly functional health product that is complemented by antioxidants,” says Dr Holly Petty, director of Technical Services and Innovation. “Our partnership with Ganeden has enabled us to bring a product to market that delivers active cultures 10 times more effectively than yoghurt – but in a shelf stable form.”