TurtleTree and Cadence Cold Brew Forge Strategic Alliance to Debut Lactoferrin-Enriched Espresso for Athletes
Source: The DairyNews
TurtleTree, a Singapore-based biotech company specializing in precision fermentation, has established its inaugural commercial partnership with American beverage company Cadence Cold Brew.
Together, they are launching Cadence Performance Coffee, a functional espresso range designed to enhance athletic performance. This collaboration introduces the world’s first animal-free lactoferrin, TurtleTree’s LF+, to the market.
The partnership aims to make lactoferrin more broadly available in the global supply chain, addressing the needs of adult consumers beyond infant nutrition. The LF+ espresso shots provide athletes a practical means to harness lactoferrin’s benefits, such as iron regulation, immune support, and gut health. Additionally, LF+ mitigates the adverse effects of caffeine on zinc and iron absorption, thus ensuring athletes can maintain crucial nutrient levels.
This initiative follows shortly after TurtleTree received self-affirmed GRAS status and Vegan certification for LF+. With a significant portion of the world’s lactoferrin supply traditionally reserved for infant nutrition, this venture addresses the scarcity of this valuable protein for adult consumers. Often referred to as "pink gold" due to its high value and iron-rich pink hue, lactoferrin’s production is typically costly and complex. However, TurtleTree’s innovative LF+ technology aims to escalate production and improve accessibility through advanced fermentation techniques.
The collaboration benefits from Cadence’s extensive experience in delivering advanced nutritional products to a diverse clientele, including elite athletes and astronauts. Dan LaValley, the founder of Cadence Performance Coffee, expressed excitement about the partnership, emphasizing its commitment to health, sustainability, and innovation.
The partnership aims to make lactoferrin more broadly available in the global supply chain, addressing the needs of adult consumers beyond infant nutrition. The LF+ espresso shots provide athletes a practical means to harness lactoferrin’s benefits, such as iron regulation, immune support, and gut health. Additionally, LF+ mitigates the adverse effects of caffeine on zinc and iron absorption, thus ensuring athletes can maintain crucial nutrient levels.
This initiative follows shortly after TurtleTree received self-affirmed GRAS status and Vegan certification for LF+. With a significant portion of the world’s lactoferrin supply traditionally reserved for infant nutrition, this venture addresses the scarcity of this valuable protein for adult consumers. Often referred to as "pink gold" due to its high value and iron-rich pink hue, lactoferrin’s production is typically costly and complex. However, TurtleTree’s innovative LF+ technology aims to escalate production and improve accessibility through advanced fermentation techniques.
The collaboration benefits from Cadence’s extensive experience in delivering advanced nutritional products to a diverse clientele, including elite athletes and astronauts. Dan LaValley, the founder of Cadence Performance Coffee, expressed excitement about the partnership, emphasizing its commitment to health, sustainability, and innovation.
