Chinova Bioworks announces exclusive distribution partnership with Hawkins Watts

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Chinova Bioworks (Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada) has announced an exclusive partnership with Hawkins Watts to distribute Chinova’s Chiber Mushroom Fiber Extract in the food and beverage markets of Australia and New Zealand. The upcycled and patent protected flagship ingredient of Chinova Bioworks is a natural alternative to artificial preservatives that preserves freshness and extends shelf life of foods and beverages. According to Chinova Bioworks, the partnership with Hawkins Watts will allow the company to continue its global expansion efforts for Chiber, streamlining the supply chain of food and beverage manufacturers with a trusted ingredient distributor in both Australia and New Zealand.

“We look forward to building a strong, collaborative relationship with the Hawkins Watts team,” said David Brown, COO and co-founder of Chinova Bioworks, in a press release. “Hawkins Watts is a respected distributor who provides high quality ingredients, which is why they are ideal for representing Chiber in Australia and New Zealand. This new partnership will also help us achieve our long-term growth within the international natural preservative market.”

“Chiber is a valuable addition to our product offerings, strengthens our sustainability initiatives, and continues to propel us as a leading source for quality ingredients,” said Scott Hawkins, managing director of Hawkins Watts. “Partnering with strategic suppliers like Chinova Bioworks helps us foster new business relationships leading to a positive collaboration for everyone.”

Chinova will be at booth 2426 at the 2024 IFT First in Chicago, IL on July 14-17.