(Marketwire) - Functional Technologies, a world leader in yeast research and development, today announced sales results of its proprietary hydrogen sulfide (H2S)-preventing wine yeast into the key US market. In its first commercial season, the company's four Phyterra™ branded wine yeast strains, marketed principally through its distributor Beverage Supply Group, have been sold to over 75 wineries in 13 states, with a majority of the sales occurring in the key California market. The company will report its initial sales revenue with its year-end financial results later this month.