date:Jul 28, 2012
The acquisition is a part of LycoRed's plan to strengthen its position in the global carotenoids market.
Beta-carotene biomass is an essential raw material for production of beta-carotene-based products for various applications in food, food fortifications and dietary supplements. The biomass is a GMO-free product.
Vitan, based in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, uses a technology based on the use of blakesle trispora fungus, which is a producer of natural carotenoids. Vitan's expertise is in fermentati