Probiotics, prebiotics & postbiotics

NutraWomen Wednesday: Pam Cebulski of Pantheryx

16-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Pam Cebulski, senior vice president of marketing and general manager of consumer brands at Pantheryx, has over two decades of experience leading and commercializing global healthcare brands from consumer goods to pharmaceuticals to medical devices.

Probiotic mix may boost mood for people with moderate depression

16-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A multispecies probiotic product may improve mood and some cognitive measures, says a new study from the University of Oxford that suggests the product may be an “early intervention strategy” for people with moderate depression.

Momentum builds for probiotics for weight management

15-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

As our understanding deepens of how the gut microbiota impacts metabolism and obesity, the market for probiotics to help manage weight is gaining momentum.

Immunity with postbiotics: House Wellness Foods eyes ANZ market with flagship ingredient

15-Feb-2022 By Tingmin Koe

House Wellness Foods is eyeing expansion in the Australian and New Zealand markets after its flagship postbiotic has been recognised as a non-novel food by the local authorities.

Probiota Pioneers: “We wanted to realise a dream of preventing diabetes,” says Genbioma

15-Feb-2022 By Will Chu

In the last of our series profiling this year’s Probiota Pioneers, NutraIngredients talks to CEO of Genbioma Josune Ayo about her experiences setting up the Spain-based company that is currently looking into a dietary supplement to address prediabetes.

Probiotic may help students manage stress levels, says new RCT

14-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a specific probiotic strain may reduce perceived stress levels by university students, says a new study from Belgium.

Nahibu gets health practitioners up to speed on gut microbiota science

14-Feb-2022 By Lynda Searby

A French start-up is arming health professionals with knowledge and resources to enhance the level of care they can deliver in matters of the microbiome.

Probiota Pioneers: Lactobio to share experience as microbiome start-up and innovator

14-Feb-2022 By Will Chu

In the second of our series profiling this year’s Probiota Pioneers, NutraIngredients talks to Søren Kjærulff, CEO of Lactobio about the rise in antibiotic-resistant infections and potential solutions microbial communities could offer.

High protein, low carb, calorie restricted diets linked to positive gut outcomes, study asserts

11-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

New research has found significant positive shifts in gut microbiome makeup among subjects participating in a weight loss program with the most beneficial changes occurring in subjects who showed low diversity at the outset.

Probiotic blends and adaptogens to boom as part of ‘body and mind’ industry predictions

09-Feb-2022 By Will Chu

“Body and mind” formulations which combine mood, focus-enhancing ingredients with extracts to support immunity and/or metabolism, will be a long-term trend for consumers over the next five years.

French fermentation experts strengthen research ties

09-Feb-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Fermentation specialist, Lesaffre and French research institute INRAE are extending their long-term collaboration for another five years to drive research and innovation and deliver solutions that “respond to societal issues related to the environment,...

Probiota Pioneers: Beo Therapeutics set to take the stage at Copenhagen

09-Feb-2022 By Will Chu

With the start of Probiota fast approaching, NutraIngredients had a chat with the Pioneers in the first of a series profiling the entrepreneurial, science and tech start-ups due to appear in Copenhagen on 28-30 March.

Study unlocks dual action of probiotic BB-12’s weight management effects

07-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The potential anti-obesity effects of an extensively studied probiotic may occur via two distinct pathways, says a new study from China that deepens our understanding of the strain’s efficacy.

Sweeteners consumed during pregnancy may affect baby’s microbiome

03-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The new research underscores the importance of maternal nutrition during pregnancy.

Correlations found between gut mycobiome and MS: Study

03-Feb-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

A comparison of gut mycobiome of multiple sclerosis (MS) subjects with a healthy control group has identified correlations between specific mycobiome and the autoimmune disease.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Monica Rubio, Director of Operations, Stellar Biotics

02-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Monica Rubio spent many years as a food consultant and recently made the shift to the fascinating world of the gut microbiome. She was recently named the director of operations at Stellar Biotics.

Saccharomyces boulardii may be most effective probiotic for treating diarrhoea in children – Meta-analysis

01-Feb-2022 By Guan Yu Lim

Saccharomyces boulardii may be the most effective single-strain probiotic for treating acute diarrhoea in children, according to a meta-analysis of 84 randomised controlled trials (RCTs).

Probiotics may reduce the risk of pre-term birth: Study

27-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of probiotics may significantly reduce the rate of recurrent spontaneous preterm delivery (sPTD), says a new study from Japan.

Standout ingredients shaping the immune category

24-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Shaklee's director of Product Innovation and Scientific Affairs opened up about formulating immune support supplements and what consumers need to know about immune-boosting ingredients.

New partnership targets personalised functional ingredients

20-Jan-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Spain’s food production network, Blendhub has signed a strategic partnership with Nucaps, nanotechnology experts, to develop personalised functional ingredients.

Puratos acquires THT to cash-in on demand for gut-friendly probiotics

18-Jan-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Belgian ingredients supplier, Puratos is to acquire the scientific expertise of THT in a bid to satisfy growing consumer demand for products that promote a well-balanced gut microbiome.

Nagasaki University and Kirin to study lactic acid bacteria on relieving symptoms in COVID-19 patients

18-Jan-2022 By Guan Yu Lim

Nagasaki University and Kirin Holdings are embarking on a joint clinical research to assess the effect of lactic acid bacteria on relieving symptoms in COVID-19 human subjects.

NutriLeads builds science and market for innovative upcycled immune ingredient

17-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With data from a “pivotal” double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial just published and the first consumer product set to launch “in the coming weeks”, Netherlands-based NutriLeads is eying a strong 2022 in the US market for its carrot-derived...

Immune support plus: Expect formulations to broaden their benefit profiles, says ADM

14-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The future of the immune support category will include other benefits like sleep, stress management, and metabolic health anchored to the core immunity ingredients, according to experts from ingredients giant ADM.

NEW DATES! 28-30 March 2022

Probiota rescheduled for 28-30 March 2022

14-Jan-2022 By Will Chu

NutraIngredients’ microbiome-focused event Probiota, has been rescheduled to 28-30 March 2022 in response to current travel restrictions across Europe.

Nouri unleashes immunobiotic beverage

13-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The gut health brand, perhaps best known for its two-in-one capsules containing probiotics that float inside plant-based omega oil (Ahiflower), has now entered the functional beverage category with the launch of Inner Immune.

Probiotic combination may positively affect outcomes in COVID-19 outpatients

12-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of four probiotic strains may reduce viral load and remission rates in COVID-19 outpatients with mild symptoms, says a new study from Mexico.

‘Strategically important field’: Beiersdorf to acquire stake in digital health startup dermanostic

11-Jan-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Beiersdorf will acquire a stake in German-based skin diagnosis startup dermanostic as part of its wider digitalisation strategy, particularly for its derma brand Eucerin.

Probiotic may boost immune response to COVID-19 vaccine in the elderly

10-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Probiotic supplementation may enhance the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in elderly nursing home residents, says a new study from Europe.

Study: Positive signs that GOS supplementation can reduce stress and anxiety

07-Jan-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

A UK study into the relationship between diet and gut microbiota suggests supplementation with Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) could plug the ‘fibre gap’ by promoting healthy gut bacteria, and reduce anxiety.

Unilever and Holobiome join forces to identify ingredients targeting gut-brain axis

06-Jan-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Unilever has teamed up with gut microbiome organisation Holobiome to discover ingredients in food and drink that target the gut-brain axis and improve mental wellbeing.

BioGaia acquires 80% stake in Nutraceutics Corp

06-Jan-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Swedish probiotic brand, BioGaia has bought a majority stake in Nutraceutics Corporation through a share acquisition valued at €8.6m (SEK8.9m) a new share issue of €4.4m (SEK45.4m) and plan to complete a full takeover within seven years.

NIU’s predictions: The categories, ingredients, & industry issues to watch in 2022

05-Jan-2022 By By Stephen Daniells and Hank Schultz

The year is new, and a lot of people are getting out their crystal balls. NutraIngredients-USA is no exception, and here are our issues and topics to watch in the dietary supplements space in 2022.

INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES

Exploring the role of spore-forming bacteria as probiotics

23-Dec-2021 By Will Chu

With increasing consumer demand for healthy and functional foods and beverages, probiotics offer a path for producers to differentiate products and meet the needs of customers.

Probiotics from Centenarians show anti-aging effects: Mouse data

22-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Four probiotic strains isolated from Centenarians may exhibit anti-aging potential and protect against neuro-inflammation via the microbiota-gut-brain axis, suggests new data from a mouse study.

Carrot-derived immune ingredient exhibits prebiotic potential: Study

17-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Pectin-derived rhamnogalacturonan-I (RG-I) polysaccharides from carrot may beneficially modulated the human gut microbiota and offer prebiotic potential, says a new study.

Probiotics may play role in relieving cerebral palsy symptoms, say scientists

17-Dec-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Chinese scientists believe probiotics can help alleviate behavioural issues linked to cerebral palsy (CP) by reducing inflammation along the gut-brain axis.

Probiotics and synbiotics may play role in promoting children's growth, review suggests

16-Dec-2021 By Will Chu

An industry-academia-led review suggests that probiotics and synbiotics may improve child growth with strains Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota showing beneficial effects.

Guest article

The Martian: Cultivating seeds of hope on Earth

15-Dec-2021 By George Paraskevakos, IPA Executive Director

I recently came across, what was dubbed a space movie and recalled one of the reviews which stood out the most; “The Martian is a film about human error, the will to survive, and the responsibility that we have as human beings, not just to the work that...

Super Bowl winner headlines program at Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2022

14-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2022 returns in February as an in-person event. Located in sunny San Diego, the meeting will feature cutting-edge content from subject matter experts that will help companies succeed in this market sector that...

Lumina details post-COVID new normal for US online probiotics market

14-Dec-2021 By Shane Starling

The US online probiotic supplements market grew 30% to $580 million in 2020 as COVID-19 drove people to that sales platform and toward immunity-focused self-care, according to a just-released Lumina Intelligence report.

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS 17 DEC 2021

Don't Miss Out: Probiota 2022 early bird ticket offer ends later this week!

13-Dec-2021 By Will Chu

After the enforced hiatus in 2021, Probiota is back! Next stop? Copenhagen between 23 - 25 February 2022.

4 million kgs per year: Comet Bio announces investment in sustainable Danish manufacturing facility

10-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Comet Bio – a startup developing prebiotics, functional fibers and sweeteners from upcycled ingredients – has announced an investment with RE Energy to build a dedicated manufacturing facility in Denmark to supply Comet Bio's Arrabina prebiotic fiber.

GRMA partners with IPA to work towards harmonized GMPs for probiotic supplements

07-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The International Probiotics Association (IPA) and the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) will establish a Probiotics Working group set to harmonize GMP requirements for probiotic dietary supplements.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Industrial engineer turns his AI talent to personalised nutrition

06-Dec-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

An industrial engineer turned serial entrepreneur with an aptitude for AI has created what he hopes will be the most effective microbiome-based personalised nutrition service after only discovering what the microbiome was three years ago.

Science shorts: Plant-based diet problems, gut microbe that triggers immune-signalling cascade and more

03-Dec-2021 By Tingmin Koe

In this round-up, we will look at new research findings surrounding plant-based diet and depression, the links between microbiome and immunity, autism, and ear infections.

Elite sport nutritionist: ‘From a practical perspective, supplements can be very, very useful’

30-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

There is a huge variation in the consistency and quality of sports nutrition advice at the highest levels of elite sport, and this can be challenging when working with elite athletes, says Laurent Bannock, Founder and Director at the Institute of Performance...

Anheuser-Busch InBev explores upcycling spent brewers’ grain for prebiotic

29-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Brewers’ spent grain may offer a novel source of prebiotics, according to a new study from Anheuser-Busch InBev that found arabinoxylan from the waste may boost bifidobacterial levels in the human gut.

Study confirms correlation between microbiome and glycemic response

29-Nov-2021 By Lynda Searby

US scientists have shown for the first time that an individual’s gut microbiome activity will influence their glycemic response to foods.

Probiotic strain isolated from centenarians shows anti-oxidative, gut microbiome modulating effects – Three-week pilot study

25-Nov-2021 By Tingmin Koe

A probiotic strain isolated from centenarians has been shown to produce anti-oxidative and gut microbiome modulatory effects in young adults, based on a three-week pilot study conducted in China.