Natural carotenoids set for Canadian distribution

By Jess Halliday

- Last updated on GMT

Related tags Carotenoid

Vitatene is entering the Canadian market with its line of
naturally-derived carotenoids thanks to an exclusive distribution
agreement with Alliance Principle Ingredients.

The Spanish company, which is owned by P&R Holding and is a subsidiary of Antibioticos, has a portfolio of carotenoids produced using a fermentation technology. Its plant in Leon, Spain was established in 2003. The agreement with BC-based Alliance marks Vitatene's first official entry into Canada, as it implements a global plan that involves some markets tackled by distributors and agents and some key accounts and markets handled directly by Vitatene. Alliance, which sells ingredients to vitamin companies across Canada, has exclusivity to sell Vitatene's complete line of natural carotenoids. Key branded ingredients include include Betanat beta carotene and Lyconat lycopene. Vitatene is also developing other carotenoids, such as lutein. Asked why Canada is an interesting target market to the ingredients producer, Vitatene area manager Matteo Zema told NutraIngredients-USA.com: "For Vitatene, the world is interesting.""We hope this market could be profitable,"​ he said. Zema declined to reveal any sales projects, but qualified ambitions by saying that sales in Canada are not expected to be as large as those in its neighbour to the south, the United States. Vitatene has been selling its carotenoids for supplement use in the United States through a distribution agreement with B&D since early 2005. Both Betanat and Lyconat are derived from a naturally occurring fungus called blakeslea trispora​. The company has said that the development of the natural ingredients line gives manufacturers an economical alternative to synthetic versions, thus tapping into a fierce consumer trend in a cost-effective matter. Betanat is available in three cold water dispersible percentages - 1, 10 and 20 - and as a 30 percent oil. Lyconat, which can be used in foods in the EU since lycopene from blakeslea trispora received novel foods approval, is available in 5 and 10 percent cold water dispersible forms and as a 6 percent oil. Two additional products are also in development: Lutenat lutein from tagetes erecta, in cold water dispersible 10 percent form; and Lutenat plus which combines the lutein with zeaxanthin. The latter is cold water dispersible, with 5 percent lutein and 1 percent zeaxanthin.

Related news

Related products

show more

Krill oil supports six key areas of healthy aging

Krill oil supports six key areas of healthy aging

Content provided by Aker BioMarine | 14-Feb-2024 | White Paper

The global population is getting older—according to WHO by 2050 the world’s population over 60 years will double and the population above 80 years will...

Latest Research Findings on Omega-3s for Heart Health

Latest Research Findings on Omega-3s for Heart Health

Content provided by GC Rieber VivoMega™ | 12-Feb-2024 | White Paper

According to Grandview Research, the global omega-3 market is a $2.62 billion market and is one of the fastest-growing segments in the dietary supplement...

Kaneka Ubiquinol® and Preconception Health

Kaneka Ubiquinol® and Preconception Health

Content provided by Kaneka Nutrients – Manufacturer and Supplier of Kaneka Ubiquinol® | 02-Feb-2024 | White Paper

An ally in the fight against oxidative stress, Kaneka Ubiquinol® offers antioxidant support for men and women concerned about reproductive health.

Related suppliers

Follow us

Products

View more

Webinars