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Americas: Ganeden Biotech appoints South American distributor for probiotic ingredient

Ganeden Biotech has appointed Grupo Saporiti, S.A. to distribute its GanedenBC30 (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086) in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Venezuela.

“The South American population continues to be increasingly concerned with health and wellness and are demanding functional foods and beverages to help support a healthy lifestyle,” says Michael Bush, senior VP of Ganeden Biotech.

“Our new relationship with Saporiti will provide us the opportunity to introduce the unique capabilities of GanedenBC30 to the South American market; while leveraging Saporiti’s 80+ years of education and experience.”

GanedenBC30 is a patented probiotic ingredient that can be found in more than 100 leading food, beverage and companion animal products throughout the world.

Unlike most other probiotic strains, the ingredient is a spore-former that is stable and remain viable through most manufacturing processes, up to three years of shelf life and the low pH of stomach acid.

The efficacy of GanedenBC30 is backed by 20 published studies showing digestive and immune support and has a safety record with FDA Generally Recognized as Safe status.

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