Startups & innovation

Judges announce 2025 Probiota Pioneers

Judges announce 2025 Probiota Pioneers

By Olivia Haslam

The editorial committee has selected three startups innovating in the field of microbiome science as the 2025 Probiota Pioneers.

Behind the bacterium innovation "for more sustainable sun protection"

Behind the bacterium innovation "for more sustainable sun protection"

By Kirsty Doolan

Italian microbiome startup Bacfarm just won Shiseido’s annual startup competition with an innovation that can have uses in both topical and nutra sun care products. We spoke to the co-founder to learn more about how it could disrupt the category...

Calling all innovators: Become a 2025 Probiota Pioneer

Calling all innovators: Become a 2025 Probiota Pioneer

By Olivia Haslam

As global universities and major companies invest in probiotics, prebiotics and microbiome innovations, start-ups in these booming sectors face a surge of funding and opportunities. But with fierce competition, the challenge remains: How can emerging...

Probiota 2025: Early bird discount end this month!

Probiota 2025: Early bird discount end this month!

By Stephen Daniells

With expert speakers confirmed from Ani Biome, the Lawson Health Research Institute, Örebro University, ETH Zurich, dsm-firmenich, Novonesis, IFF, Morinaga, Kerry, and more, the upcoming Probiota 2025 is not to be missed.