Univar Solutions B.V., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions LLC, a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced an exclusive agreement with Meurens Natural, a leading supplier of organic and natural cereal extracts, in Poland and Italy.

The agreement includes Meurens Natural's Sipal and Natu non-refined organic and natural product ranges, adding to Univar Solutions' clean label and organic ingredient options for food manufacturers in Europe looking to meet the demand for sustainable recipe options and nutrition solutions.

"When you look at the food industry, we are experiencing a shift toward healthy nutrition and sustainability. Meurens Natural's dedication to these areas aligns with our purpose to keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe," said Aaron Lee, global vice president of Health and Nutrition for Univar Solutions.

"Consumers are increasingly seeking better food products for their health and the environment. This interest has led to a growing demand for clean labels, natural ingredients, and plant-based and organic options. In addition, there is a greater emphasis on transparency and traceability in the supply chain as consumers want to know where their food comes from and how it is produced."

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"At Meurens Natural, we are excited to announce the expansion of our distributor partnership with Univar Solutions in our strategic markets within Europe, bringing our organic and sustainable food ingredients to the forefront of the food and beverage industry," said Tim Van de gehuchte, sales and marketing manager for Meurens Natural. "The collaboration between our companies is an affirmation of our mutual dedication to quality excellence and sustainability in every food ingredient that we offer. As an ingredient supplier, we seek to use natural production processes to limit the impact of our environmental footprint."