3 Sep 2012 --- LycoRed Ltd., Israel has announced that its new premix plant in Changzhou, China, one of the largest premix factories in Asia is fully approved. The new plant will serve processors of infant formula, beverage, baby food and other food products in Asia Pacific. This new site is now fully operational. LycoRed will exhibit innovative concepts of vitamin and mineral premixes designed specifically for Asia-based processors at Vitafoods Asia, September 5-7, booth No. 120. The LycoRed team will be on hand to discuss nutrition trends and new opportunities in premixes.

“We recently received our Halal MUI certificate for our new vitamins D3, E and K1 formulations,” adds Ilan Ron, VP Sales & Marketing for LycoRed. “These vitamins are made with a proprietary spray-drying process to ensure completely solubility of vitamins. They can be used in premixes for infant formula and baby food, as well as in dry blends for beverages. Our formulations are manufactured under the most stringent specifications in the market for delivering the safest premixes. We are proud to have received all necessary certifications and can ensure our customers will receive the highest quality blends possible.”

Concurrently, LycoRed appointed Jason Foo, as Sales and Business Development Manager. Jason will handle all sales and business development in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines,” notes Ron.

LycoRed is a science-based company with regional facilities in the U.S., Europe, Israel and Asia. It supplies natural carotenoids and a wide range of other natural nutritional and coloring ingredients to the dietary supplement, functional food & beverage and nutricosmetic industries worldwide.