Ingredients giant Danisco has secured an extension to its deal to license two probiotic strains from dairy group Fonterra.

Denmark-based Danisco said today (16 April) that it would produce and market Howaru Bifido and Rhamnosus for a further five years, with the new terms extending from five to 10 years.

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The agreement expands the territories and applications covered by Danisco, with the group now able to serve dairy, beverage, meat, cereals and confectionery customers.

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