Kerry acquires probiotic, botanical, omega-3 ingredient supplier Biosearch Life
Biosearch’s ingredients will be folded into Kerry’s global ProActive Health ingredient portfolio.
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Kerry Group (Beloit, WI) has acquired Grenada, Spain–based biotechnology company Biosearch Life. Biosearch Life manufactures and distributes functional ingredients, including probiotics from breast milk, botanical extracts, and omega-3 oils.
Biosearch’s ingredients will be folded into Kerry’s global ProActive Health ingredients portfolio. “Biosearch Life extends our probiotics offering with the addition of the science-backed Hereditum strains and further broadens our portfolio with the Exxentia range of functional botanical extracts and Eupoly-3 natural omega-3 oils,” said Neil Cracknell, president, Kerry Applied Health & Nutrition, in a press release. He said the newly added ingredients expand Kerry’s solutions for health needs such as healthy aging, joint health, and digestive health.
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