Univar Solutions, a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced an agreement with Biospringer by Lesaffre (Biospringer) to distribute its natural yeast ingredients in the European Nordics region.

"Working in tandem with Biospringer, we can offer yeast ingredients to customers who are seeking to elevate their products with richness, improved taste and mouthfeel, while reducing sugar and sodium," said Kevin Hack, global vice president of food ingredients for Univar Solutions. "Biospringer is a key global player in fermentation and produces a wide range of natural yeast ingredients. We're very excited with this new partnership and leveraging our combined expertise in food ingredient solutions to help customers realize the benefits of using natural yeast ingredients to meet current market trends."

With strong expertise in food formulation through their Culinary Center near Paris, France, Biospringer also supports customers with customized food and beverage recipes and solutions using yeast-based ingredients.

"Biospringer is pleased to begin an exclusive new distribution partnership with Univar Solutions in these European Nordic countries," said Nicolas Valentin, sales director – EMEA for Biospringer. "Univar Solutions has shown its deep commitment to the global food ingredients industry by creating its specialized, dedicated, and experienced team of food ingredient specialists focused on ingredients and innovations. The sharing of expertise, constructive exchanges, and collaborative spirit will be the winning recipe that enables us to build a solid partnership between Biospringer and Univar Solutions."