Martek partners with Hain
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Martek will serve as the exclusive DHA and ARA supplier for all Hain Celestial infant formula products in the U.S., under a license and supply agreement announced Aug. 8. The companies also said they are discussing the potential expansion of their relationship into other food and beverage products. Martek's vegetarian source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids will be included in Hain Celestial's infant formula Earth's Best at levels shown through research to optimize brain and eye development. Martek's blend of DHA and ARA is the only source of these fatty acid nutrients used in U.S. infant formula 1("The Tan Sheet" June 19, 2006, In Brief and 2"The Tan Sheet" Jan. 16, 2006, p. 12). Hain Celestial manufactures products under brands such as Rice Dream and WestSoy...