Polifenoles Naturales SL (Polinat), Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, and P.L. Thomas, Morristown, NJ, have developed a strategic collaboration to identify and bring to the marketplace unique natural ingredient solutions. Polinat has recently established new R&D facilities (including analytical, cell and molecular biology laboratories) and a team of scientists to "mine" the potential of botanicals and initial research. Particular emphasis is being devoted to study the effects of new ingredient candidates on gene expression before moving on to additional testing.

P.L. Thomas contributes its 60 years of experience in market-driven business development, with specific expertise in sourcing, sales and marketing of value-added, clinically supported natural ingredients.