MORRISTOWN, N.J.—Kalsec, Inc., formed an exclusive agreement with OmniActive Health Technologies to produce, market and distribute Kalsec’s natural zeaxanthin from paprika globally.
"OmniActive's vast experience in supplying nutritional ingredients to the healthcare, food and personal care industries makes them a natural fit for Kalsec," said Dr. Scott Nykaza, Chief Operating Officer for Kalsec. "By capitalizing on OmniActive's expertise, we are looking forward to developing new relationships in the marketplace."
Zeaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment reduces the risk of cataract formation and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the two most prevalent chronic eye diseases. The source of Kalsec's zeaxanthin is unique as it is produced by concentrating zeaxanthin pigments from a
common food source, paprika. Kalsec's zeaxanthin is natural, GRAS and exempt from certification under the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) color additive regulations. Under this agreement, OmniActive will educate consumers and increase awareness of the health benefits of zeaxanthin, while developing innovative delivery forms and distributing them to the marketplace.
"This partnership broadens the portfolio of world class eye health ingredients and solutions that we can offer to our customer base," noted Sanjaya Mariwala, Managing Director, OmniActive. "Additionally, Kalsec will benefit from access to our extensive worldwide distribution network. We look forward to engaging in a highly successful partnership."
