Australian dairy company Maxum Foods has signed a deal with OptiBiotix Health to manufacture and distribute its SlimBiome weight management technology in Australia and New Zealand.
SlimBiome contains a blend of non-digestible prebiotics and dietary fibres, to create a longer-lasting feeling of fullness.
According to the companies, the ingredient also helps burn calories “by promoting a healthy metabolism”.
SlimBiome is suitable for applications such as snack bars, meal replacement shakes, dairy and bakery products.
Dustin Boughton, director of Maxum Foods, said: “We are excited to be working with OptiBiotix in Australia and New Zealand. Our logistical and technical expertise and access to distribution channels within these markets means this is a natural fit for both companies.
“The manufacturing and supply of SlimBiome is aligned with our goal of bringing innovative and high-quality products to our customers.”
Fred Narbel, managing director of OptiBiotix’s prebiotics division, said: “We are pleased to announce the signing of a manufacturing and supply agreement with Maxum. We chose Maxum due to their knowledge of the Australian and New Zealand markets as well as their experience in distributing specialty ingredients like SlimBiome and their reputation for supplying high-quality products to the food industry.”
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, two-thirds of Australian adults were overweight or obese in 2017-18, whereas the New Zealand Health Survey 2017/18 found that one-third of adults were obese in the country.
Boughton added: “It’s clear the demand for new weight management technology is becoming more prevalent today. Maxum Foods will be able to help food manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand answer these consumer demands, deliver innovative products and ultimately take their share of this AUD 320 million market.”
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