Cargill Partners with L.V. Lomas Limited for Inulin Distribution in Canada 

10/07/07 Cargill has announced that it is expanding its partnership with L.V. Lomas Limited to include distribution of its Oliggo-Fiber inulin products in Canada. L.V. Lomas already distributes many of Cargill’s texturizers and specialty sweeteners in the Canadian market. Under this new inulin distribution partnership, L.V. Lomas will manage local Canadian food accounts on Cargill’s behalf.

The announcement follows Health Canada’s recent no-objection letter to Cargill for classification of its Oliggo-Fiber inulin as a dietary fibre for labelling purposes in Canada. Derived from chicory roots, Oliggo-Fiber inulin is a naturally sourced soluble fibre that adds both functional and nutritional benefits in foods. Oliggo-Fiber inulin can assist in optimizing texture in food formulations, and research indicates that inulin may enhance dietary calcium absorption among preteens and postmenopausal women. It has also been shown to have health-promoting prebiotic properties.

“L.V. Lomas has developed an expertise and in-depth understanding of Cargill’s ingredients, so this expanded partnership is a good fit,” said Christine Cerkvenik, Oliggo-Fiber inulin product manager, Cargill. “We anticipate enhanced growth in Canada with the addition of this new sales arm for our Oliggo-Fiber product line.”