Anlit Introduces Omega Bites Under the Meijer Children's Brand

TEL-AVIV, Israel, October 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

Anlit Ltd. introduces Omega Bites under the Meijer supermarket's children's label. Omega Bites are a high-DHA+EPA omega-3 supplement in a single, fish-shaped orange-chocolate flavored chewable for children. Anlit will showcase this product and other novel supplements at the Convention on Pharmaceutical Ingredients (CPhI), October 24-26 in Frankfurt, following the launch in Meijer's 230 supercenters and grocery stores in the United States.

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The concentrated formula delivers a total of 150mg of highly concentrated DHA (60mg) and EPA (90mg) omega-3 fatty acids per single serving. "The opportunity to launch Omega-3 Bites across the Meijer chain is possible thanks to Anlit's expertise in children's supplements," says Shai Karlinski, VP of sales and marketing for Anlit.

Children need high DHA+EPA. These lipids are critical components needed for rapidly developing brain and nerve tissue. They also help support a healthy immune system. While the benefits of omega oils are outstanding, the taste often is not appealing. In order to provide essential omega health benefits to children, Anlit focused on kids' preferences in both taste and texture, and identified the parameters children care about in shape, texture and flavor.

"We specialize in creating entirely new concepts of supplements for kids," explains Karlinski. "We truly understand what children want and don't want. Kids want a surprise, a treat-not a pill. Moreover, food is a big issue for kids and their parents, and the gap between the high benefits of a healthy ingredient such as omega-3 and the often unpleasant taste and aroma is not easy to close. This created a true challenge for our R&D team. They succeeded beyond our expectations with a solution that gives kids a fun and tasty way to enjoy a high-omega supplement. Omega Bites have an enjoyable flavor and provide a complete, safe supplement."

The delicious chewy matrix, with a chocolate-like flavor and smooth texture, helps overcome children's natural reluctance to taking nutritional supplements.

Innova Market Insights reports that the supplements category dominates the cognitive health space, with 230% growth in this category between 2011 and 2015. The main growth segment is products for babies and toddlers. Omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins are the fastest-growing ingredients included in cognitive health products for all ages.

The recommended dose of Omega Bites fish-shaped omega-3 chews is one to two per day. The product is produced under GMP, ISO, ISSC and kosher conditions. The 5g chews are trans-fat free, made from natural ingredients, with no preservatives or artificial colors. Individual units are packaged in sealed blister packs of 20 for complete safety and convenience.

About Anlit 
Anlit Ltd., a subsidiary of Maabarot Products, Israel -- a public company traded on the TASE -- is an innovative developer and manufacturer of a broad range of dietary supplements for children and adults. Anlit products are gluten-free and nut-free. All products are GMP, FSSC, ISO 9001:2000 and HACCP compliant, as well as kosher and halal certified.

About Meijer 
Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates more than 230 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the "one-stop shopping" concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics. For additional information on Meijer, please visit http://www.meijer.com. Follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer and @twitter.com/MeijerPR or become a fan at facebook.com/meijer.

Visit us at CPhI, October 24-26, Booth No. 91H20 

Company Contact:
Anlit Ltd.
Ms. Yulia Kulykovsky,
Key Account Manager
Tel: +972-54-2620-923
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.anlit4kids.com
Twitter: @anlit4kids
[https://twitter.com/anlit4kids]

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Twitter: @LiatSimha

SOURCE Anlit Ltd.