Univar Solutions to exclusively distribute Biospringer yeast ingredients in the Nordics

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Univar Solutions B.V., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions Inc., has announced an agreement with Biospringer by Lesaffre to distribute the company’s natural yeast ingredients in the European Nordics region. The agreement includes Biospringer's Springer Reveal, Springer Signature, Springer Proteissimo, Springer Cocoon, Springer Precursor, Springer Mask, and Springer Umami ingredient brands.

"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, in a press release. "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."

"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 Solution.”

According to the press release, the natural yeast ingredients can be used to deliver specialized flavor notes such as meaty flavors to plant-based applications, including meat alternatives, cheese, soups, sauces, and dressings. They can be used to support formulations that are considered clean label, healthy, vegan, vegetarian, reduced salt and sugar, as well as sustainable.