Archives for June 22, 2018

uBiome director of research: 'The best way to answer questions about really complex ecosystems is to collect as much data as possible'

The best way to answer questions about complex ecosystems is to collect as much data as possible—and that’s what uBiome wants to do to improve the understanding of the human microbiome.

From lassi to laban, straggisto to skyr: Danone brings exotic fermented foods to the yoghurt aisle

Tapping into the trend for both exotic flavours and healthy, fermented foods, Danone has launched a range of dairy products including lassi, laban, straggisto, skyr and ayran.

After success in supplements, HSO eyes drinkable yogurt potential for women’s health probiotics

Austria’s HSO Health Care is looking to take its Astarte strains for women’s health into the dairy aisle, with its Dairyfem drinkable yogurt showcased at the recent Probiota Americas event.

OptiBiotix seals 10 year ‘exclusive license’ with Italian pharma giant Alfasigma

UK-based life science firm OptiBiotix has signed an exclusive licence agreement that will see Alfasigma commercialise food supplements containing its LPLDL probiotic strain in Italy.

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NuGo Nutrition rivals Kellogg’s RXBar with alternative egg white protein bars

NuGo Nutrition is not intimidated by competition as its CEO David Levine just announced a new line of protein bars as ‘an alternative to Kellogg’s RXBar.’

FSAI report outlining upper vitamin and mineral limits is “for food industry to take on board”

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has made available a report recommending maximum safe levels for 21 of the 30 vitamins and minerals available in food supplements in Ireland.