Swiss dairy giant Emmi has struck a licencing deal for the Russian market with local group Unimilk.

Emmi said today (7 May) that the two companies will work together to sell a probiotic drink in Russia.

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The two sides will launch Imunocomplex, the “Russian equivalent” of Emmi’s probiotic drink Aktifit, which is on sale in Switzerland.

Emmi said initial sales of Imunocomplex were “extremely encouraging” and added that the drink will be manufactured at a site in Switzerland and exported to Russia until local production starts.

Click here for coverage of just-food’s interview with Matthias Kunz, the head of Emmi’s international business.

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