GTC Nutrition, a business unit of Corn Products International Inc., recently announced it is the recent co-recipient of the Frost & Sullivan Global Food and Beverage Prebiotics Product Innovation Award. Frost & Sullivan presented the award to Golden, Colorado-based GTC Nutrition and Marigot Ltd., of Ireland, for their unique partnership product concept--CalciLife® prebiotic mineral blend. This prebiotic, mineral-based blend is an innovative combination of Aquamin® calcified mineral source and NutraFlora® prebiotic fiber, which, when combined, promote bone, digestive and immune health.   

The Frost & Sullivan Product Innovation Best Practices Award recognizes companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analysis and extensive secondary research, in order to identify best practices in the industry. Corn Products International Inc., www.cornproducts.com,  GTC Nutrition, www.gtcnutritionsolutions.com

From the November 23, 2009, Prepared Foods E-dition