As a result of Fonterras new partnership with UK company Dairy Crest, speciality paediatric ingredient NZMP Galacto-Oligosaccharides (GOS) is now available to food manufacturers globally.

NZMP GOS will give infant formula manufacturers the ability to offer additional consumer benefits. GOS is known to support digestive comfort and improve mineral absorption.

Its anticipated that European and Chinese infant formula manufacturers will be among the first to start using the ingredient.

Dairy Crest managing director, functional ingredients, Richard Jones, says, "By leveraging our expertise in the manufacture of dairy products and Fonterras global reach and supply capabilities, we are delighted to successfully deliver high quality nutritional products to meet growing market demands.

"It is a testament to the strong Fonterra-Dairy Crest partnership and our ability to meet the desire globally for quality nutrition."