Kemin and DSM Nutritional sign long-term alliance

Under an existing agreement, DSM currently offers FloraGLO brand lutein products made with crystalline lutein supplied by Kemin. Under the terms of the new global agreement, Kemin will supply FloraGLO brand lutein exclusively through DSM. DSM will commercialize globally FloraGLO brand lutein products through distributors and directly to customers in the dietary supplement, food and beverage and over-the-counter pharmaceutical industries.

FloraGLO, formulated by DSM, is used by the National Eye Institute in its widely anticipated age-related eye disease study II to evaluate the impact of purified lutein and other nutrients on age-related eye disease.

Thomas Adler, vice president of new business development at DSM Nutritional Products, said: “The collaboration leverages DSM’s global reach and broad product portfolio with Kemin’s intellectual property, technical know-how and market development expertise. Kemin and DSM believe that combining the strengths of both companies will provide greater value to our customers and the marketplace.”