Chinova Bioworks and Hawkins Watts Announce Exclusive Distribution Partnership
Chinova Bioworks Names Hawkins Watts as Exclusive Distributor for Chiber™ Mushroom Fiber Extract in Australia and New Zealand
Fredericton, New Brunswick, June 25, 2024–Chinova Bioworks is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with Hawkins Watts to distribute Chiber™ Mushroom Fiber Extract (Chiber™) in the food and beverage markets throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Chinova Bioworks, a company dedicated to reducing food waste with its flagship ingredient, Chiber™, adds value throughout the supply chain by providing a natural alternative to artificial preservatives. This upcycled, and patent-protected ingredient is designed to preserve the freshness and extend the shelf life of foods and beverages.
Hawkins Watts represents world class companies by growing their market presence in Australia and New Zealand while offering innovative ingredients to food and beverage manufacturers.
This partnership allows Chinova Bioworks to continue its global expansion efforts for Chiber™ and streamlines the supply chain for food and beverages manufacturers with a trusted ingredient distributor in both Australia and New Zealand.
Key Benefits of the Partnership:
Global expansion of Chiber™ into the Pacific region
Providing manufacturers with a natural shelf life extender—allowing them a healthier and clean label option over artificial preservatives
Reliable supply chain source for regional food and beverage manufacturers
Experts from both companies available to offer insights and guidance to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges
“We look forward to building a strong, collaborative relationship with the Hawkins Watts team,” said David Brown, COO and Co-founder of Chinova Bioworks. “Hawkins Watts is a respected distributor who provides high quality ingredients, which is why they are ideal for representing Chiber™ in Australia and New Zealand. This new partnership will also help us achieve our long-term growth within the international natural preservative market.”
“Chiber™ is a valuable addition to our product offerings, strengthens our sustainability initiatives, and continues to propel us as a leading source for quality ingredients,” said Scott Hawkins, Managing Director, Hawkins Watts. “Partnering with strategic suppliers like Chinova Bioworks helps us foster new business relationships leading to a positive collaboration for everyone.”
Visit Chinova’s booth 2462 to speak with their sales team regarding Chiber™ and this new distributorship at the 2024 IFT First in Chicago, IL on July 14-17.
About Chiber™:
Chiber™ is a groundbreaking, all-natural fiber upcycled from white button mushroom stems. With its natural preservation properties, Chiber™ enhances various products' quality, freshness, and shelf-life. It also provides broad-spectrum protection against commonly caused spoilage microorganisms such as yeast, mold, and bacteria, providing a natural and healthy alternative to artificial additives. Being allergen-free and with no sensory impact, Chiber™ extends the shelf-life of products without affecting their taste, texture, or appearance. Chiber™ is approved for use in North America and 70 other countries, an acceptable ingredient for Whole Foods Market, is certified as vegan, Kosher, and Halal, and is organic and non-GMO compliant.
About Hawkins Watts
Hawkins Watts is one of New Zealand’s leading ingredient suppliers, partnering with the world’s best specialty ingredient manufacturers. A proud family business of over 30 years, our team has helped to create some of Australasia’s most successful food, beverage and nutrition products. They’re innovation partners and problem solvers supported by knowledge and creativity, collaborating to help make products that consumers come back for time and time again.
Visit www.hawkinswatts.com for more information.
About Chinova Bioworks:
Chinova Bioworks is a Canadian food-tech company founded in 2016 to revolutionize the food and beverage industry by introducing natural and sustainable ingredients derived from white button mushrooms. The company has raised $10.5M in investment and was a finalist in the Government of Canada's Food Waste Reduction Challenge. With a team of 37 employees, Chinova has made notable strides in promoting gender diversity in STEM, with 73% of its R&D department being women. The company is committed to advancing sustainable practices and driving meaningful change in the food and beverage industry.
Visit www.chinovabioworks.com for more information.