Probiotics, prebiotics & postbiotics

Study looks to aid formula makers with gut role in breast milk sugar uptake

10-Sep-2019 By Will Chu

Researchers detail the role of transport proteins in nutrient uptake from breast milk, which the team say will aid formula makers to enrich their product with the sugars breast-fed children receive.

Kaneka takes control of AB-Biotics after concluding takeover bid

02-Sep-2019 By Will Chu

AB-Biotics is now in the ownership of Kaneka Europe after the Japanese company confirms the completion of a takeover bid as the majority stakeholder of the Spanish probiotic specialists.

Chr. Hansen & Lonza venture BacThera receives biotherapeutic regulatory thumbs–up

30-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

Chr. Hansen and Lonza’s newly formed joint venture, BacThera is to receive approval from anti-trust regulators that enables the business to create a range of live biotherapeutic (LBP) products.

Chr. Hansen-funded probiotic study points to boosts in immune health

29-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

A Chr Hansen-funded study reveals the benefits probiotic consumption has on flu-like sickness as the results suggest a daily regimen may be justified for particular at-risk populations, such as children.

OptiBiotix reinforce CholBiome stamp in Eastern Europe with Velinoff Pharma deal

14-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

OptiBiotix Health’s Eastern European interest gains further tract as the firm is to leverage an existing deal with Bulgarian company Velinoff Pharma to increase market exposure to its probiotic CholBiome.

Probiotics for women has scope to extend beyond core health areas, Lumina Intelligence predicts

06-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

Probiotics for women’s health are making solid inroads backed by robust science, according to a new report, which also identifies breast health and osteoporosis as potential break out areas.

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High cost of ‘health foods’ helps drive malnutrition: Study

26-Jul-2019 By Nathan Gray

The high prices of healthy foods, coupled with an abundance of cheap unhealthy foods, remains a prime contributor to malnutrition globally, warn researchers.

Gut-brain axis may have significant role in motor-neurone disease progression

24-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

Israeli researchers find more clues as to how the gut-brain axis functions by isolating a molecule that is under-produced in the guts of people with motor-neurone disease (ALS).

Study: Lifestyle, demographic factors account for some of the variations in skin, oral microbiomes

16-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

Network marketing giant Amway has deepened its partnership with biological research firm Microbiome Insights with the release of the largest study yet to look at factors influencing skin and oral microbiome diversity.

Researchers hail promise of gut microbe-boosting food for malnourished children

16-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

A new therapeutic food designed to repair the gut microbiomes of malnourished children looks to have reset their metabolic and growth profiles on a healthier trajectory, researchers conclude.

Kaneka moves to acquire AB-Biotics in non-hostile takeover bid

15-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

AB-Biotics is the subject of a €38m takeover bid by its largest shareholder Kaneka Europe, who are looking to acquire the remaining 60% of the Spanish probiotic specialists, valuing the firm at €63m.

‘A landmark trial’: DuPont supports Gates Foundation with ‘unique’ probiotic for infant sepsis treatment

10-Jul-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Working with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, DuPont is providing a “unique” probiotic strain to help treat sepsis in infants in Bangladesh, but the strain may also have commercial applications closer to home.

Kappa Bioscience’s vitamin K combines with Optibiotix probiotic in vascular health deal

09-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

OptiBiotix subsidiary ProBiotix signs a license agreement with Kappa Bioscience for the use of its Lactobacillus plantarum (LPLDL) probiotic strain to address cardiovascular health.

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Data shows probiotic supplement sales entering slow growth phase

08-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

Euromonitor has seen a definite softening of the market for probiotic supplements, according to data presented at the recent Probiota Americas 2019 meeting.

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Keys to communicating scientific messages: A conversational tone and soundbites

05-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

In an age of information overload, how can scientists and researchers in the nutrition space make sure they’re communicating scientific findings and messages effectively to the public?

Akkermansia supplementation finds novel way to tackle metabolic-related disorders: Study

04-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

Supplementation with Akkermansia muciniphila may improve insulin sensitivity and cholesterol levels in a study that points to the gut bacterium’s effect on weight and metabolic syndrome related traits.

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Temporary shifts: Trial suggests diet-induced microbiome changes do not last

03-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

Eating more inulin-type fructans (ITF) found in vegetables can lead to beneficial changes in our gut microbiota composition and function, but only for a short while, say Belgium researchers.

Ferring join Intralytix and the Eliava Foundation in vaginal microbiome R&D pact

01-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

Ferring Pharmaceuticals, the Eliava Foundation and Intralytix are to form a research collaboration that focuses on developing bacteriophage-based products, which target the vaginal microbiome.

The goat standard: Researchers hail prebiotic and anti-infection properties of goat milk infant formula

28-Jun-2019 By Nikki Cutler

A new lab study has revealed the diversity of oligosaccharides in goat's milk-based infant formula and its similarity to human milk

Personalised nutrition firm DayTwo secures €27.2m in latest microbiome funding round

27-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

Microbiome research firm DayTwo has secured an extra €27.2m ($31m) investment from existing investors Seventure Partners and Johnson & Johnson, as part of a series B round of fundraising.

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Gut bacteria changes a target to address food allergies, study finds

27-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

Researchers now identify changes in gut bacteria as a target to possibly prevent and reverse food allergies as a team use faecal microbiota transplants to “reset the immune system”.

Oral microbiome may play role in increased liver cancer risk, study finds

26-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

The oral microbiome may play a role in disease development, according to researchers, who also implicate gut microbiota in increasing the risk of liver cancer.

DuPont promote immune benefits in pregnancy with Lactobacillus probiotic

25-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences’ Howaru platform adds another probiotic product to the stable with the release of Protect Prenatal+ probiotic formula aimed at women during pregnancy.

New data identifies specific bacterial strain to boost athletic performance

24-Jun-2019 By Stephen Daniells

A strain of Veillonella atypica isolated from marathon runners may boost endurance and running performance – for mice at least – according to a new study by scientists from Harvard University and Fitbiomics.

Optiobiotix’s SlimBiome deal with Agropur leads nutrition negotiation round up

24-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

Optiobiotix leads the way in Nutraingredient’s round-up of the latest deals struck this month as the UK-based firm grants another licence for its SlimBiome weight management technology to Agropur.

Faecal microbial transplant firm secures MHRA clinical trial approval

24-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

EnteroBiotix has secured regulatory approval to conduct tests of its microbiome-derived products on patients that build on the firm’s faecal microbial transplant (FMT) science.

Probi’s ‘pregnancy probiotic’ proves potent in preventing anaemia

24-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

Swedish bioengineering company Probi reveals its probiotic-focused product improves iron status in pregnant women in a study that highlights this gut-related approach in tackling a growing problem

Gut-brain axis may be bridge linking chronic pain with microbiome changes

21-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

A Canadian study reveals the gut bacteria’s relationship with chronic pain in findings that identify changes in the gut microbiome in people with fibromyalgia.

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Is our personality linked to our gut microbes?

19-Jun-2019 By Nikki Cutler

The gut microbiome make-up of 2.5-month-old infants are associated with temperament traits at six months of age, according to a new Finnish study.

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Swisse and BioIsland lead the pack for brands imported to China as Australia secures number one status

19-Jun-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Swisse and Biolsland took the top spots for imported brands in China last year, with Australia named the number one exporter to China, according to statistics gathered by the China Chamber of Commerce of Medicines and Health Products Importers and Exporters...

Phage cascade can shape the gut microbome and its metabolites: Study

13-Jun-2019 By Nathan Gray

Bacteriophages can have a cascade of effects on the microbiome and change metabolite levels, with implications for therapeutic use, new research suggests.

EU Court backs IP Office assertion that supplement trademark is “devoid of distinctive character”

13-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

The European Union’s (EU) General Court has backed the European Union Intellectual Property Office’s (EUIPO) decision to reject the registration of a trademark supplement arguing that it was “devoid of distinctive character.”

IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas: The US Army, A.I., communicating with consumers, and more

12-Jun-2019 By Stephen Daniells

The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2019 in Vancouver is less than two weeks away, but there’s still time to register to hear from must-see speakers from the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, the US Army, Danone, Pharmavite, and many...

Embracing transparency: Prebiotic pioneers team up to prove benefits with gut health tracker

12-Jun-2019 By Nikki Cutler

TrooFoods, a prebiotic breakfast brand, has teamed up with Carbiotix, a leader in gut health testing, to offer the first ever gut health tracking service for fibre-based food products.

Could faecal transplant effects on the gut microbiome be the key to healthy ageing?

11-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

UK researchers have put forward a theory that links the enhancement of gut microbiome diversity with addressing age-associated symptoms to promote healthy ageing.

Major taxonomy changes could be a ‘wonderful marketing opportunity’ for probiotic firms, say regulatory experts

07-Jun-2019 By Nikki Cutler

Regulatory experts have soothed the concerns of probiotic industry leaders and discussed the 'wonderful marketing opportunity' that will come with the proposed taxonomy update for the ‘Lactobacillus’ genus.

Probiotic supplementation may reduce GI symptoms during a marathon, says study

03-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

Probiotic supplementation appears to be a promising strategy to lessen the incidence and severity of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in endurance runners, according to a study.

EU biotech firms unite in pushing for ‘harmonised' microbiome therapeutics regulation

03-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

European microbiome firms are to collaborate to agree pan-EU regulation for microbiome-based therapeutics in efforts to keep pace with advances made in Faecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT).

Pharmaceutical firm partners psychobiotic startup for first foray into microbiome modulation

31-May-2019 By Nikki Cutler

Neuraxpharm Group, a pharmaceutical firm focused on the central nervous system (CNS), has announced its first foray in the probiotics category after signing a European distribution deal with startup firm Bened Biomedical Co.

DuPont further streamlines operations with Nutrition & Biosciences unit creation

31-May-2019 By Will Chu

DuPont Nutrition & Health and Industrial Biosciences Businesses are to merge in €5.6bn creation of the Nutrition & Biosciences business unit spread across 70 manufacturing sites and 25 innovation centres worldwide.

Mental health and the microbiome: Mixed findings over probiotics' anxiety impact — Review

29-May-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Probiotics may not be as effective as non-probiotic methods of intestinal microbiota regulation when it comes to relieving anxiety symptoms, according to a Chinese systematic review.

BASF and Glycosyn partnership to capitalise on HMO and gut health interest

24-May-2019 By Will Chu

BASF are to enter an agreement with biotechnology firm Glycosyn to develop and commercialise human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) for use in dietary supplements, functional nutrition and medical food.

Optibiotix probiotic gathers commercial momentum with hypertension deal

23-May-2019 By Will Chu

OptiBiotix Health continues the profitable drive of its Lactobacillus plantarum (LPLDL) probiotic strain in a license agreement with Nutrilinea for its use as a food supplement ingredient to help reduce high blood pressure.

Gut bacteria regulation a target for easing anxiety, suggests review

23-May-2019 By Will Chu

Probiotic and non-probiotic food and supplements that regulate gut microorganisms may ease a number of anxiety symptoms, suggests a review of studies.

Probiotic quality: Expert review encourages industry adoption of third-party certification

22-May-2019 By Will Chu

The time is now for industry to voluntarily improve the transparency of probiotic product quality, even in the absence of regulatory requirements, says a recent review.

Bill Gates-backed probiotic firm Evolve BioSystems makes APAC debut with Singapore, Hong Kong launch

20-May-2019 By Cheryl Tay

US-based microbiome firm Evolve BioSystems have entered the APAC market with its flagship consumer probiotic for newborns, Evivo, which has launched in Singapore and Hong Kong.

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Gut reaction: How do you build a brand around digestive health?

16-May-2019 By Elaine Watson

Do all fermented foods contain probiotics? Do consumers understand what prebiotics are? Are shoppers looking for products that deliver a rapid and discernible effect (to tackle bloating/gas/constipation, or improve regularity) or are they focused on long-term...

New products in infant nutrition sift through limited number of ingredients

15-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

The infant nutrition market is characterized by few new ingredients, but lots of new players, according to information shared at a recent event hosted by ingredient supplier DSM.

OptiBiotix’s probiotic set to enter personalised nutrition field in Spanish licensing deal

15-May-2019 By Will Chu

OptiBiotix Health reveal news of another deal involving its Lactobacillus plantarum (LPLDL) probiotic strain as the UK-based firm signs a license agreement with a Spanish personalised nutrition firm.

And the winners of the NutraIngredients Awards 2019 are...

Revealed: Find out who won at the NutraIngredients Awards 2019

09-May-2019 By Nathan Gray

More than 270 industry leaders helped 34 finalists in 12 categories to celebrate success and innovation across the nutrition and wellness industry … as the NutraIngredients Awards 2019 shone a light on nutrition’s brightest stars.