GTC, Ganeden probiotic pact
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Corn Products International's GTC Nutrition business will develop prebiotic and probiotic ingredients with Ganeden Biotech, the largest U.S. seller of OTC probiotics through its Digestive Advantage and Sustenex brands. The companies say in an Oct. 23 release that they expect the combination of GTC's scientific and technical expertise in prebiotic fiber ingredients and Cleveland-based Ganeden's leadership in probiotic products to accelerate their development of ingredient combinations and finished products that support digestive and immune health. Golden, Colo.-based GTC provides customized ingredients and scientific, technical and marketing expertise to supplement, animal feed and food processing companies. ... Ganeden, Nellson nutrition niche: Los Angeles-based Nellson Nutraceutical will work with Ganeden to develop probiotic-enhanced nutrition bars and powdered products. Nellson designs and manufactures nutraceutical bars and powder products. The companies on Oct. 20 said Ganeden's GanedenBC30 patented probiotic strain is ideal for nutrition bars and powder products because it can survive harsh manufacturing conditions and is shelf-stable