A fascinating new business merger announced today will see seafood giant Sanford acquiring 50 percent of shares in health and beauty brand Two Islands.

So where is the crossover? It lies in marine collagen, a product is sourced from fish skin.

It is a natural by-product of Sanford's certified sustainable Hoki fishery, and it's also an important ingredient in two islands range of products.

Two Islands founder Julia Matthews joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss the unusual partnership.

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