By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : June 30, 2021 9:34 am
The agreement builds on the companies' existing relationship in Canada and appoints Univar Solutions as the exclusive distributor of Tata's range of prebiotic dietary fibers - FOSSENCE and GOSSENCE across the Eastern and Central United States
Univar Solutions , a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, has announced an expanded distribution agreement with Tata Chemicals Ltd.
The agreement builds on the companies' existing relationship in Canada and appoints Univar Solutions as the exclusive distributor of Tata's range of prebiotic dietary fibers - FOSSENCE and GOSSENCE across the Eastern and Central United States.
The addition of FOSSENCE and GOSSENCE, which are produced using Tata Chemicals' proprietary in-house developed fermentation technology, to Univar Solutions' industry-leading specialty ingredients portfolio, provides food and nutraceutical manufacturers in the United States with additional options to help them meet evolving health, wellness and nutritional trends.
Matthew Ottaway, senior vice president of consumer solutions at Univar Solutions said, "By combining Tata's patented bio-fermentation process and commitment to sustainable manufacturing with Univar Solutions' technical expertise and market reach, customers will experience outstanding value through innovative, wellness-inspired solutions and new product development opportunities for years to come."
"North America is a focus market for us and we are confident that our partnership with Univar Solutions will help provide our customers with quicker access, shorter lead times and exceptional customer service," said Venkatadri Ranganathan, COO, Nutrition Sciences Business, Tata Chemicals Ltd.
We are sure that Univar Solutions would be a great partner and will add to our 80+ year old global legacy and values synonymous with the Tata Group, added Ranganathan.