Martek to Exclusively Supply DHA and ARA for All Hain Celestial Infant Formula Products
Hain Celestial recently unveiled a new infant formula as part of the Earth's Best brand, the leading brand of organic baby and toddler food sold in natural food stores and the fastest growing organic baby food brand in grocery stores.
09/08/06 Martek Biosciences Corp. and The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. announced that they have entered into a license and supply agreement whereby Martek will serve as the exclusive DHA and ARA supplier for all Hain Celestial infant formula products in the United States.
The companies also announced that they are in discussions regarding the potential expansion of this relationship into other food and beverage products. Martek produces DHA, a vegetarian source of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and ARA (arachidonic acid), an omega-6 fatty acid.
Hain Celestial recently unveiled a new infant formula as part of the Earth's Best brand, the leading brand of organic baby and toddler food sold in natural food stores and the fastest growing organic baby food brand in grocery stores.
"We are excited about the developing science of DHA and ARA and our role in bringing its health benefits to babies through our Earth's Best infant formula," said Irwin D. Simon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hain Celestial. "Hain Celestial chose Martek for its high quality DHA and ARA, and we are looking forward to incorporating DHA into our great-tasting and healthy food products."
