07.01.06
Cognis Enters Omega 3 Market & Partners with WILD
Cognis, La Grange, IL, has acquired Napro Pharma AS, a Norwegian manufacturer of high quality omega 3 fish oil concentrates in ethyl ester and triglyceride forms for the nutrition industry. The Napro Pharma product portfolio further strengthens Cognis’ Nutrition & Health Strategic Business Unit as a leading supplier of natural-source ingredients sold worldwide for the dietary supplement and functional food markets.
In other developments, Cognis and WILD Flavors, Erlanger, KY, have signed separate agreements for Europe and the U.S. on global cooperation in the field of food applications. The companies will jointly develop new products and systems and will work closely together in the field of marketing and sales. There will be a particular focus on the beverage, nutritional bars, sweets and ice-cream industries. Within the framework of the cooperation, Cognis ingredients will be incorporated into WILD’s flavor systems and fruit preparations. This cooperation combines Cognis’ comprehensive portfolio of emulsifiers, compounds and functional ingredients with WILD’s expertise in developing innovative formulations and mixing systems.
Cognis, La Grange, IL, has acquired Napro Pharma AS, a Norwegian manufacturer of high quality omega 3 fish oil concentrates in ethyl ester and triglyceride forms for the nutrition industry. The Napro Pharma product portfolio further strengthens Cognis’ Nutrition & Health Strategic Business Unit as a leading supplier of natural-source ingredients sold worldwide for the dietary supplement and functional food markets.
In other developments, Cognis and WILD Flavors, Erlanger, KY, have signed separate agreements for Europe and the U.S. on global cooperation in the field of food applications. The companies will jointly develop new products and systems and will work closely together in the field of marketing and sales. There will be a particular focus on the beverage, nutritional bars, sweets and ice-cream industries. Within the framework of the cooperation, Cognis ingredients will be incorporated into WILD’s flavor systems and fruit preparations. This cooperation combines Cognis’ comprehensive portfolio of emulsifiers, compounds and functional ingredients with WILD’s expertise in developing innovative formulations and mixing systems.