Kronberg, Februrary 28, 2008 --- Nutrinova, a global foods ingredient supplier, has settled two lawsuits, one a suit against The Ingredient House, and the second, a suit filed in New Jersey state court against Graham Hall, William Riha and Janet Timko, principles of The Ingredient House.

The parties have amicably resolved their differences and settled all claims in both lawsuits. In addition, The Ingredient House and its principals have agreed to refrain from selling Ace-K in the United States for the life of Nu-trinova’s U.S. Patent No. 5,103,046. The remaining terms of the settle-ment agreement are confidential and all Parties agreed not to comment fur-ther on the settlement and its terms.

Editor’s Note

Nutrinova is a leading international supplier of speciality ingredients for the food and beverage industries. The company invented Acesulfame K and markets this high intensity sweetener under the brand name Sunett®. Nutrinova is one of the world's largest producers of potassium sorbate and sorbic acid. With its headquarters in Kronberg (Taunus), Germany and manufacturing in Frankfurt, Germany, Nutrinova is present in all major markets.