Biothera Names XSTO Solutions as Eastern U.S. Distributor
EAGAN, MN — February 7, 2011 — Biothera has named XSTO Solutions as its eastern U.S. distributor of Wellmune WGP® and the company’s other immune-enhancing ingredients for foods, beverages and supplements, the company announced today.
Wellmune WGP is a natural ingredient that is clinically proven to enhance key immune cells that are the body’s first line of defense. Wellmune WGP is an ingredient in foods, beverage and supplements in more than 30 countries. Supported by numerous published clinical research and safety studies, Wellmune WGP is the recognized leader in immune health.
"XSTO Solutions is a great fit for Biothera because of its experience marketing and selling science-based, premium ingredients,” said Richard Mueller, chief executive officer of Biothera. “XSTO will complement The E.T. Horn Company, which is our strong distribution team representing Biothera in the western U.S.”
"Immune support is big growth category for consumers and Wellmune offers robust and unmatched scientific support. We are excited to add this branded ingredient to our portfolio,” stated Francis Foley, President of XSTO. “The GRAS status provides excellent opportunities for Wellmune in beverages and foods as well as traditional dietary supplements. We look forward to bringing this well researched functional ingredient to our customer base.”
About XSTO Solutions
XSTO Solutions was established in 2004 and is headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey. XSTO’s core focus is bringing a small number of science-supported nutritional ingredients to the functional food and dietary supplement markets across North America. XSTO personnel have successfully and profitably launched new products, driving sales by acting as US-based sales and marketing partners. XSTO has also partnered with small-to-medium-sized international ingredient manufacturers to increase sales and marketing focus. XSTO can be reached at 973-975-4224 or http://www.xstosolutions.com.
About Biothera, the Immune Health Company
Biothera is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing novel ingredients that improve immune health. We manufacture and market natural ingredients for functional foods and beverages, nutritional supplements, cosmetics and animal nutrition products worldwide. Wellmune WGP® and our other novel gluco polysaccharide ingredients are clinically proven to enhance the immune system and protect against a wide range of challenges. Wellmune WGP is GRAS, GMO-free, Kosher, HALAL, and non-allergenic. Biothera was founded in 1997 and is based in Eagan, Minnesota, USA.
Contact:
David Walsh
VP Communications
Biothera, the Immune Health Company
651-256-4606 (direct)
dwalsh@biothera.com