Gillco Ingredient signs deal with FrieslandCampina to innovate science-backed ingredients
USA —Gillco, a subsidiary of speciality chemicals and food ingredients supplier Azelis, has announced its new exclusive distribution agreement with FrieslandCampina Ingredients in the US.
This exclusive distribution agreement brings FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ renowned Biotis Health Benefits Solutions to the U.S. market, enabling manufacturers to develop new products that meet growing consumer demands for gut, brain, and immune health support.
Backed by the Gillco team’s technical expertise and formulation support, U.S. manufacturers can now incorporate these innovative, science-backed ingredients to create products that align with increasing consumer focus on health and immunity.
Gillco’s Managing Director, Shelley Becht said, “We are very excited to offer the Biotis line to our customers. Our industry has a growing demand, and our technical teams are ready to collaborate with manufacturers to explore novel applications and formulations.”
Highlighting the companies’ green activities, FrieslandCampina Ingredients says it is committed to monitoring, control, and transparency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout the entire value chain, and utilising fully renewable energy in production locations.
Auke Zeilstra, Regional Sales Director, FrieslandCampina Ingredients, North America, said, “This partnership brings exciting opportunities for US manufacturers to innovate in the growing health and well-being space.”
Bio-Botanica exclusive distribution agreement
In addition, Gillco Ingredients and Bio-Botanica announced an Exclusive Distribution Agreement for the Food, Beverage and Dietary Supplement Industries in the U.S.
According to Bio-Botanica Chief Commercial Officer, Scott Florentino, “Bio-Botanica has been the best kept secret, providing high quality botanical extracts with dedicated customer support since 1972. We’re happy to have found a partner who aligns with our values and has the power to introduce our great products to new customers.”
Shelley Becht, Managing Director U.S. Food & Nutrition at Gillco states, “This new partnership with Bio-Botanica broadens our portfolio by adding a key and rapidly growing botanical extracts category, all while maintaining our dedication to delivering premium ingredients and exceptional customer service.”
This new agreement expands the relationship between Azelis and Bio-Botanica, who’s botanical extracts are exclusively distributed to the US cosmetic and personal care industries.
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