Monsanto, Solae Explore Omega-3 Rich Soy

ST. LOUIS—Monsanto and The Solae Co. announced an agreement to jointly develop and market omega-3 essential fatty acid (EFA) products; both companies had been independently working on researching soybeans containing high levels of omega-3s. Under terms of the agreement, the companies will collaborate in developing the ingredients, which will be marketed through Solae (www.solae.com).

“Soybeans represent a renewable, land-based source of omega-3s,” said Jerry Steiner, executive vice president of Monsanto (www.monsanto.com). “We believe this collaboration will allow us to bring to market a variety of sustainable omega-3 ingredients that will nutritionally enhance foods that customers already enjoy.”