Ganeden Biotech announces partnership with National Farmers Organization

CLEVELAND The maker of a patented probiotic strain announced a new partnership agreement with the National Farmers Organization to create awareness of the health benefits of probiotics, and increase the availability of probiotic-enhanced milk.

Ganeden Biotech said the partnership gives the NFO access to the premier probiotic GanedenBC30, offering processors the opportunity to provide probiotic-enhanced milk products to consumers. Ganeden Biotech will serve as the organization's sole probiotic provider.

"We are thrilled to be able to provide the health benefits of probiotic-enhanced milk to consumers, while also providing another stream of revenue for our nation's family dairy farmers," said Bradley Rach, NFO national dairy director. "The quality of Ganeden Biotech's probiotic strain, GanedenBC30, coupled with the caliber of the company's scientific operations made it the ideal partner for our organization."

"Partnering with the National Farmers Organization will allow us to provide more consumers with access to probiotic-enhanced milk products, while simultaneously supporting family farmers," said Ganeden Biotech CEO Andrew Lefkowitz. "We are proud to partner with the NFO in this endeavor and help support our country's farms."