Pizzeys Fully Integrated into Glanbia

MONROE, Wis.Pizzeys Nutritionals business is now operating under the Glanbia Nutritionals brand, completing the final stage in the integration of Pizzeys into Glanbia Nutritionals portfolio. Glanbia Nutritionals acquired Pizzeys Milling in September 2007 to add flaxseed ingredients to its core offerings of whey proteins and peptides, and expand its nutrition business.

The rebrand will have no impact on customers, according to Glanbia Nutritionals, which said it is committed to providing the same level of service and will continue to invest in new product development.

Over the past three years, Glanbia Nutritionals invested significantly in the depth and quality of its flax business. A new range of flax-based ingredients is now available under the OptiSol 5000 Series, signaling the companys move into clean-label functional ingredients.

Glanbia Nutritionals installed a state-of-the-art particle-sifting system to ensure its flaxseed ingredients consistently meet standards, so manufacturers can depend on a reliable supply. In addition, Glanbias new MicroSure Plus heat treatment process is now available for several flax ingredients, ensuring the low microload levels.

Glanbia Nutritionals patented MeadowPure quality process involves contracted farmers, removal of immature and damaged seeds, and limiting seed selection to plump seeds. A proprietary gentle milling process protects the integrity of the oil and nutrients within the seed, guarantees a longer shelf life than conventional flaxseed.

Since the acquisition of Pizzeys in 2007, we have continued to grow the flaxseed side of the business and develop innovative products with both nutritional and functional benefits," explained Robert Beausire, vice president of business development. The growth of our portfolio is a key focus for us, and going forward, the complete integration of the flax business into the Glanbia Nutritionals brand will strengthen our position in the ALA omega-3 market. Our unrelenting commitment to quality, as demonstrated by our continued investment in our patented MeadowPure and MicroSure Plus processes, will help ensure our customers have access to the industrys most consistent and most stable flaxseed, bar none."

Glanbia Nutritionals, a division of Glanbia plc, serves the fortified-foods and beverages, performance-nutrition, weight-management, health and wellness, and cosmetics and personal-care industries.