‘Omic’ technologies such as microbiome and metagenome analysis are defining the molecular basis of many pathologies, according to an expert, who outlines the challenges that lie ahead for the industry.
New research identifying the presence of yeasts and other fungi in human breast milk suggests these microorganisms may also play a role in infant health and development, say those behind the study.
An Icelandic sailor has set sail on a mission to bring the benefits of collagen and probiotics to the everyday consumer with a range of health-boosting powders that can be added to teas, cakes, soups, smoothies and more.
Nutrition solutions for critically ill patients should not ignore the potential of modulating gut bacteria for health, say researchers who suggest current enteral feeding solutions do not support gut defences and the microbiome.
Bacteria in our guts may be impacting human health and disease by telling host genes what to do, say researchers who have uncovered a new mechanism by which our microbiome communicates with and controls the DNA of our own cells.
Symrise will collaborate with Swedish probiotics firm Probi in a deal that targets the nutricosmetic sector with probiotic-based products that look to address sensitive and dry skin.
With the European Commission (EC) backing microbiome research to the tune of €167.2m between 2014 and 2017, metagenomics findings are becoming increasingly more detailed and insightful.
ADM Protexin, the healthcare manufacturer, is aiming to provide a natural way to fight headaches with a new Bio-Kult capsule containing 14 strains of probiotic bacteria, plus magnesium and vitamin B6.
There are clear untapped opportunities within probiotics for women's health, according to new research into the online reviews revealed at Probiota Copenhagen last week.
Our teams of journalists were out in force at Probiota last week. We’ve picked out some of our highlights from a packed programme of talks on industry insights that showcase the best of all things microbiome-related.
Probiotic food and drink companies 'should be more angry' about health claim restraints which act as barriers to consumer health, according to a marketing expert who spoke at Probiota Copenhagen last week.
A serial entrepreneur is on a mission to put an end to the cloaked industry of sweet and sterile baby food with his unsweetened prebiotic and probiotic yoghurt called Lovebugs.
A clinical trial showing the ‘amazingly’ positive impact of probiotics on bone health has opened up a whole new market of women’s health, a probiotics researcher revealed during Probiota 2019.
Probiotics hold a wealth of ‘pent-up NPD potential' for the Sports Nutrition (SN) industry as they hold the key to untapped and highly desired health benefits, according to new research from Lumina Intelligence.
Further evidence of the link between gut bacteria and mental health was outlined this week as Belgium researchers identified gut bacteria linked to depression and an ability to produce neuroactive compounds.
From fermented veg and kefir, to probiotic fruit and okara, the fast-evolving subcategory of gut-friendly foods is being laden with new product innovations. Here, we take a look at some of the newest additions to the in-style scene.
The development of probiotic nanoparticles for food could be on the cards if previously undiscovered insights into their effects on the intestinal flora can be developed further, according to a German research team.
Faecal Microbiome Transplantation (FMT) super-donors, whose contributions contain a high gut microbiota diversity, need further characterisation to develop more refined FMT formulations, a new review says.
In the largest ever trial of its sort, a probiotic supplement containing 14 strains of “gut-friendly” bacteria has been shown to significantly improve several symptoms of migraine headaches.
Long thought of as pre-determined, the composition of breastmilk appears to change according to the type of probiotic consumed by the mother-to-be, a JAMA study concludes.
A business-minded millennial is on a mission to eradicate the roots of mental health disease by combining the power of probiotics with omega fatty acids.
Nearly every company in the food and nutrition industry wants to get a piece of the ‘microbiome pie’ but collaboration is usually the key to success, says analyst Harini Venkataraman, PhD, in preview of her presentation at Probiota 2019.
Kombrewcha: ‘Consider us your not-so-guilty-pleasure’
Kombucha has catapulted onto the beverage scene, with the fermented tea appealing to consumers looking for healthier alternatives to sugary soft drinks. But Kombrewcha - AB InBev’s kombucha brand - believes kombucha can also carve out a place in today’s...
Researchers form startup to commercialise findings
Gut microbes from healthy infants can block the development of milk allergy in mice, according to new data that suggests the microbiome is critical to food allergies, and that modifying our gut bacteria could be a way to fight it.
The UAE Cabinet has implemented a blanket ban on the advertising of infant formula and other infant nutrition products, including follow-up formula and complementary foods.
Trendsetting startup Yofix Probiotics Ltd., has launched a range of nutrient-rich dairy-free synbiotic yogurts offering an environmentally friendly way to boost the immune system.
Sausages fermented with an encapsulated probiotic, Bifidobacterium longum, can provide not just improved eating quality but also nutritional quality, according to a South Korean study.
The shift from a ‘diagnose and treat’ mind-set to a ‘predict and prevent’ approach is making rapid gains in the food and nutrition industry as consumers look to innovation to make better dietary and nutritional decisions.
Diet-related advice based on an individual’s personal gut microbiome is only a matter of time with the ‘one-size-fits-all’ concept increasingly becoming outdated.
OptiBiotix Health has entered a manufacturing and supply deal with Zeon Lifesciences, in which the two firms will share profits of Optibiotix’s microbiome-based weight management technology.
“Self care” is the big theme in health and wellness for 2019, according to the global idea-sharing app Pinterest, with eating trends that show scientific research is capturing the interest of the masses.
Daily prebiotic and probiotic supplementation can decrease inflammation and increase antioxidant capacity in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients, according to an Iranian population study.
As we boldly begin our march into 2019, it’s time for the NutraIngredients editors to get out our crystal balls and predict the hottest trends in the European health and wellness space for the year ahead. What’s in store for 2019?
By George Paraskevakos, Executive Director, International Probiotics Association (IPA)
As I celebrated three years at IPA in April, I couldn’t help but reflect on the shape the industry has taken. Going from being sparingly mentioned in the press and fast forward to today and it is almost every other week we see probiotics in the headlines....
A mother with an eye for health trends has cultured a huge following for her fermented food brand which originated from a simple aim to boost her son’s gut health.
New analysis looking into the effect of Lallemand’s Lactobacillus helveticus Lafti L10 probiotic reveals an antioxidant potential that may interest athletes in the periods before or during strenuous exercise.
The Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses will continue to explore work on harmonized probiotic guidelines despite opposition from some delegations and industry trade associations.
Carbery Food Ingredients has launched a fermented whey protein isolate (WPI) with prebiotic-promoting properties to tap into interest in the gut microbiome.
Leading global manufacturer of specialty and nutritional dairy ingredients, flavors and cheeses, launches WPI product for energy bars at Health Ingredients Europe.
Gut dysbiosis is a common feature of the afflictions that come with aging, according a recent Japanese review. The finding opens wider the door for probiotics and prebiotics in a healthy aging positioning.
There is a lot of science supporting both the safety and efficacy of probiotics, and the community should do more to talk about this science, says the new director of scientific affairs at the International Probiotics Association.
In our latest review of Japan's supplement and functional food sectors, we feature DSM's efforts to support healthy ageing, probiotic-rich convenience snacks, the country's first FOSHU-certified nutricosmetics product, and enzyme supplements...
There is a large appetite among the public for microbiome-based medicine but there is also a need to deliver more in terms of evidence and how it’s communicated, a microbiome expert said.
Proposed plans could see food supplements such as probiotics and Omega 3 fatty acids subject to a VAT rate of up to 23% in moves set out by the Irish government in time for January next year.
Consensus-based standards for dietary supplements developed by the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) will be published very soon, says the alliance’s president.
An ingredient used in infant formula may support the intestinal barrier in preventing harmful compounds from entering the bloodstream by increasing beneficial bacteria numbers in the gut.
