Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, is pleased to announce a new exclusive distribution agreement between Gillco Ingredients, an Azelis company (Gillco) and FrieslandCampina Ingredients, part of a Dutch multinational dairy company, to serve customers in the United States. Effective immediately, this mandate builds on a successful partnership between FrieslandCampina and Azelis in Canada and in Europe.

• Customers gain exclusive access to FrieslandCampina’s Biotis® Health Benefit Solutions, enabling the development of innovative products

• FrieslandCampina further grows its business through national coverage

• This partnership streamlines access to proven health solutions already successful in other markets, helping manufacturers meet growing consumer demand for functional foods and beverages

This exclusive distribution agreement brings FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ renowned Biotis Health Benefit Solutions to the U.S. market, enabling manufacturers to develop new products that meet growing consumer demands for gut, brain, and immune health support. Backed by the Gillco team’s technical expertise and formulation support, U.S. manufacturers can now incorporate these innovative, science-backed ingredients to create products that align with increasing consumer focus on health and immunity.

In addition, this expansion builds on successful partnerships between FrieslandCampina and Azelis in Canada and Europe. Both share a strong commitment to sustainability: FrieslandCampina Ingredients leads the dairy industry in sustainability efforts through monitoring, control, and transparency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout the full value chain, and utilizing 100% renewable energy in production locations. Similarly, Azelis is dedicated to sustainable business practices, emphasizing responsible sourcing, environmental impact reduction, and corporate social responsibility. 

Auke Zeilstra, regional sales director, FrieslandCampina Ingredients, North America states, “This partnership brings exciting opportunities for U.S. manufacturers to innovate in the growing health and wellbeing space.” Through Gillco’s extensive technical support and distribution network, manufacturers can now easily access our Biotis portfolio to develop products that meet consumer demands for functional foods and beverages and dietary supplements supporting gut, brain, and immune health.” 

Shelley Becht, managing director of Gillco, adds, “We are very excited to offer the Biotis line to our customers. There is a growing demand in our industry and our technical teams are ready to collaborate with manufacturers to explore novel applications and formulations. This is a perfect product line for Gillco to grow in the US food and nutrition market.”
 

Manufacturers interested in learning more about these new ingredients and formulation possibilities can contact the Gillco Ingredients team at Azelis directly.