Enterprise Intelligence pioneer in Nutrition and Ingredients, PIPA LLC has recently announced its partnership with Sonomaceuticals LLC, creator of WellVine Chardonnay Marc; an upcycled whole food and smart prebiotic with great taste and numerous health benefits to accelerate the functional profile characterization of the ingredient and prioritize commercialization opportunities based on AI-recommended synergistic combinations.
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Science teams at PIPA and Sonomaceuticals used PIPA’s research and discovery platform, LEAP to validate and characterize experimentally identified compounds, decode their impact on gut health, and identify potentially novel Mechanisms of Action. A process typically taking up to three years was carried out in less than six months. LEAP scanned an exhaustive corpus of millions of scientific data points to identify known and predict novel health associations for WellVine and recommend hundreds of synergistic combinations with other ingredients for use in good-for-you products across seven categories including synbiotics and herbal formulations.
Eric Hamborg, PIPA’s Chief Commercial Officer stated – “WellVine Chardonnay Marc delivers a winning combination of health, taste, and sustainability. Sonomaceuticals is setting a new standard for the industry, demonstrating how embedding AI into Ingredient R&D unlocks an evidence-based, cost-effective, and scalable approach to product innovation. This approach reduces risk and accelerates commercialization, positioning Sonomaceuticals as a visionary leader in the field of sustainable, functional nutrition.”
Scott Forsberg, Sonomaceuticals’ COO stated – At Sonomaceuticals, we’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the food industry. Our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and consumer health drives everything we do, and we’re thrilled to share our progress with the world. Our exploration of the benefit space of Chardonnay Marc through PIPA’s AI has been a game-changer, allowing us to discover evidence and insights at an unprecedented speed. We’re excited to continue our research and development efforts and create products that are not only good for us and the planet, but also taste amazing.