08 Mar 2019 --- Raisio has signed an agreement to form a strategic alliance with Italian company Dr. Schär AG, a global food company specializing in gluten-free foods. Raisio is a forerunner in cholesterol-lowering functional foods and an expert in Finnish oats. According to the announcement, the combined expertise of the companies opens new commercial opportunities for both.The long-term framework agreement outlines the essential contents of the strategic alliance. The companies are exploring opportunities for extensive collaboration in product development and manufacturing.