Ganeden, Tropical Nut & Fruit Develop Probiotic Yogurt Raisins

CLEVELANDTropical Nut & Fruit Inc., a manufacturer of nuts, snacks, chocolate and yogurt products and Ganeden Biotech Inc., maker of the patented probiotic strain GanedenBC30®, launched a new partnership for a series of four functional confection mixes that will incorporate GanedenBC30, the first of which is included within the company's yogurt covered raisins. The probiotic yogurt covered raisins are currently only available for purchase in bulk, but samples will be available at Ganeden Biotech's booth during IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo, July 17 to 20, 2010, in Chicago.

"We wanted to ensure our products maintained the same flavor and consistency when infused with a probiotic, and GanedenBC30 allowed us to do that, said Alicia Lehota, president of Tropical Nut & Fruit Inc.

GanedenBC30 has an ability to survive harsh manufacturing processes, due to the naturally occurring layer of organic material that protects the genetic core of the bacteria, which is beneficial for immune and digestive health.

"We are excited to be able to provide our patented probiotic to such a great company, especially one that is similarly committed to superior customer service and nutritional excellence," said Andrew Lefkowitz, Ganeden Biotech president and CEO. "The yogurt raisins are the first product of this partnership, but we look forward to developing similar confections and continuing to expand on this partnership in the near future."