Danish ingredients supplier Danisco has extended the licence under which it pays Fonterra for use of two probiotic bacteria cultures, usually sold in yoghurts.Danisco's new agreement covers the production and marketing of the Fonterra probiotic strains
Danish ingredients supplier Danisco has extended the licence under which it pays Fonterra for use of two probiotic bacteria cultures, usually sold in yoghurts.
Danisco's new agreement covers the production and marketing of the Fonterra probiotic strains, Howaru bifido and Rhamnosus, with the new terms extending from five to 10 years, the Danish company said in a statement. Probiotic strains are those thought to be beneficial to health.
The agreement also includes global access to dairy products, liquid and powdered beverages, dietary supplements, meats, cheeses, cereals, confectionery and straws.
And Fonterra has removed constraints on therapeutic use, opening up scope for the development of clinical studies and health claims.
"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," said Danisco marketing health and nutrition vice-president Scott Bush.
Danisco first began licensing Fonterra-developed probiotics nine years ago and trialled the NZ cultures in dairy, soy and fruit juice products in South Africa.
In 2003 the Danish company predicted probiotic markets would more than triple in value in Europe by 2009.
