Probiotic

Probiotic fermented milk may ease GI distress: Danone study

10-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Probiotic fermented milk (PFM) may relieve gastrointestinal discomfort via a modifying effect on the gut microbiota, says British research commissioned by French dairy giant Danone.

Raising the bar: CRN and IPA release best practice guidelines for probiotics

09-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

New best practices guidelines for the labeling, storing, and stability testing for probiotic products will facilitate transparency and consistency in the US probiotics sector.

Collaborations, workshops and continuing outreach: IPA celebrates key achievements

13-Dec-2016 By George Paraskevakos, executive director of the International Probiotics Association

In a few months’ time I will be celebrating my two-year anniversary running IPA. Time flies when you are passionate about what you do! From a transition period in 2015 to the significant strides we made in 2016 – we truly are living up to being the Global...

Probiotic-prebiotic-antioxidant combination shows benefits for triathletes: Study

30-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplements containing a mixture of four probiotic strains, prebiotic fibers and antioxidants may protect triathletes from the detrimental gut effects of strenuous exercise, says a new study from the UK.

Probiotics during pregnancy, breastfeeding may reduce colic in infants

17-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

High-dose multi-strain probiotic supplementation to women during late pregnancy and lactation may reduce colic and regurgitation in the infants, says a new study.

Probiotic oral cavity-reduction potential has bite, study shows

17-Nov-2016 By Will Chu

A supplement containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus could enhance dental health by reducing tooth decay, according to a Chilean study.

Virun develops shelf-stable, non-refrigerate probiotic powders, emulsions

16-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

California-based Virun NutraBiosciences has developed a range of non-refrigerated probiotic single-serving powders and emulsions.

IPA and ISAPP collaborate on new paper about probiotic use in at-risk populations

16-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Pharmacists should verify GMP compliance, check pathogen and toxin testing, and seek out products with 3rd party certifications before recommending probiotic products to at-risk individuals, says a new paper from experts from the International Probiotics...

Engaging via blogs helps meet consumers where they are, experts say

10-Nov-2016 By Hank Schultz

Interacting with consumers via bloggers is becoming an ever more important part of marketing plans in the dietary supplement and functional foods industries. And that includes both finished goods brands and ingredient suppliers.

RCT supports B420 probiotic’s weight management benefits in overweight adults

08-Nov-2016 By Adi Menayang

Researchers found that consumption of Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. Lactis 420, with or without a prebiotic fiber, reduced body fat mass, trunk fat mass, waist circumference, and energy intake in 224 overweight adults, compared to a placebo.

Lesaffre launches immune support bacteria in North American market

31-Oct-2016 By Adi Menayang

The century-old yeast specialist is launching its patented probiotic Bacillus subtilis CU1 in North America, targeting immune support supplement manufacturers.

Workshop to explore the impact of NDI draft guidance, final GRAS rule for probiotics

24-Oct-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A workshop hosted by the International Probiotics Association (IPA) in Washington, DC will tackle some of the key issues facing the probiotics sector, including positions from FDA and FTC on NDIs and claims substantiation.

Probiotics may reduce post-exercise inflammation, offer performance benefits: RCT

19-Oct-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Co-ingestion of Streptococcus thermophilus FP4 and Bifidobacterium breve BR03 may reduce the drops in performance in the days after muscle-damaging exercise, says a new study.

NOW bolsters probiotics testing with DuPont DNA system

22-Sep-2016 By Hank Schultz

NOW Foods has bolstered its testing protocols with the addition of new DNA capabilities in the verification of probiotics.

Ganeden’s BC30 probiotic ingredient gets Non-GMO Project verified

21-Sep-2016 By Adi Menayang

Ingredients now share the scrutiny finished products have when it comes to free-from claims and virtue labels, a spokesperson said.

'The race is on in this industry to take positions for future growth of probiotics.'

Probiotics giant buys world’s best-documented strain

16-Sep-2016 By Shane STARLING

Danish probiotics and enzymes leader Chr Hansen has paid €73m in cash to acquire the Lactobacillus rhamnosus-based LGG suite of probiotic strains from Finnish dairy group, Valio.

Probiotic pills show skin anti-aging benefits: RCT data

08-Sep-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Scientists from Korea Yakult report that Lactobacillus plantarum HY7714 supplements may boost skin elasticity and reduce skin wrinkles in women with dry skin.

Supplement firm adds probiotic to product for colicky babies

24-Aug-2016 By Hank Schultz

Wellements, an Arizona supplement company, has put a new twist on a legacy category by introducing a probiotic gripe water.

BC30 plus protein linked to improved recovery after exercise

04-Aug-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Combining protein with Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086 (GanedenBC30) may improve recovery after excessive exercise and reduce markers of muscle damage, says a study.

What’s hot in functional beverages? Omega-3s, prebiotics and probiotics

02-Aug-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Interest in probiotics is skyrocketing and the friendly bugs are increasingly turning up in functional beverages. But what are the challenges of this delivery system and what are the solutions?

LactoSpore rodent study suggests the probiotic strain may have anti-diarrheal properties

14-Jul-2016 By Adi Menayang

A study conducted by Sabinsa researchers found that, at the correct amount, B. coagulans MTCC 5856 (LactoSpore)’s anti-diarrheal properties on fecal output of castor oil-induced diarrhea in rodents was similar to loperamide.

More consumers understand prebiotics, survey shows

06-Jul-2016 By Hank Schultz

Prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics—what do consumers understand about these concepts? Preliminary results from a new survey indicate the word is starting to get out, at least among habitual supplement users.

Long chain inulin & chitosan offer probiotic protection: Study

27-Jun-2016 By Natalie Morrison

A coating of long chain inulin and chitosan could offer better protection for probiotics in the gut, say researchers.

‘A lot more consumers have digestive issues than they wish to admit’: NutraClick CEO

24-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of more prevalent digestive issues and effects consumers can feel are boosting the US probiotics sector, says the CEO of NutraClick.

What will be the next hot probiotic product? Ganeden announces finalists to its Probiotic Innovation Jumpstart program

17-Jun-2016 By Adi Menayang

A probiotic smoothie bowl, probiotic creamy spread, or probiotic “protein energy balls” product will win the hearts of judges at IFT and award the entrepreneurs behind it with $25,000 and Ganeden’s support.

Study supports cranberry + probiotics combination for anti-UTI benefits

15-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of proanthocyanidins (c-PAC) derived from cranberries with select probiotic strains may reduce the invasiveness of Escherichia coli, and help protect against urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Multispecies approach builds a better probiotic team, Winclove believes

09-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

The gut microbiota consists of hundreds of species, and probiotics supplier Winclove believes a multispecies formula is the best way to boost that community.

Probiotic pick up: Probi to double sales with Nutraceutix acquisition

07-Jun-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Probi has acquired US probiotic player Nutraceutix for a preliminary cash price of $105m (€92.41m), a move which takes the Swedish supplier’s US client base from just a handful of customers up to about 200.

Probiotic punch: ‘Consumers are realizing they can get probiotics in beverages they already consume and love’

03-Jun-2016 By Rachel Arthur

Cold-pressed juices, cashew-milk smoothies, energy drinks, water and even cold-brew coffee: probiotics are making their mark across on-trend beverages.

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IPA & Probiota Americas partnership set to break records this week

31-May-2016

Chicago will witness the biggest ever meeting of experts from the global pre- and probiotics industry, running today (May 31) until Thursday (June 2). The combined IPA World Congress and Probiota Americas event will unite more than 270 academics, business...

‘We need to achieve a prebiotic health claim to advance research in the category’: Academic

23-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Despite an abundance of health benefits, the lack of a prebiotic health claim in Europe is stalling research in a number of areas, says a leading prebiotic researcher.

Kefir can compete with Greek yogurt says Lifeway CEO as sales rise

17-May-2016 By Jim Cornall

US supplier of kefir cultured dairy products Lifeway Foods is expanding with probiotics supplements, and hopes to take over from the Greek yogurt sector, investors heard at the first quarter earnings conference call.

Do fermented foods contain probiotics? Not necessarily, says Ganeden

13-May-2016 By Elaine Watson

Fermented foods such as sauerkraut, kombucha, kimchi and yogurts containing ‘live and active cultures’ are healthy and tasty, but they are not necessarily packed with probiotics, says Ganeden Inc, the Ohio-based firm behind one of the best-known probiotic...

Synbiotics show anti-eczema potential for kids: Meta-analysis

09-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

An international team of researchers report that synbiotics are most effective against eczema in children when multiple probiotic strains are combined with prebiotic fibers.

Five key Expo West supplement trends

16-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

We walked and we talked, and here’s our list of 5 key trends for supplements from Expo West in Anaheim.

Deadline for submission: March 18!

We want you! Scientific committee calls for cutting-edge science at the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2016

01-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The scientific committee of the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2016 is calling for submission of abstracts for this year's event. Don’t miss your chance to present!

White House calls for microbiome science support

29-Feb-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Industry stakeholders have expressed their support and excitement at a recent White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) national call to action for new public and private commitments to support microbiome science.

Ganeden sets up Probiotic Jumpstart Program to stimulate food and beverage innovation

12-Feb-2016 By Adi Menayang

Probiotic manufacturer Ganeden launched a program for companies to innovate with probiotics within the food and beverage industry.

Suja to debut probiotic-infused functional waters range at Target in 2016

08-Dec-2015 By Elaine Watson

HPP (high pressure processed) juice pioneer Suja is moving into new territory next year with the launch of a line of enhanced waters with organic fruit & veg and probiotics that will debut at Target stores nationwide in February.

Probiotic formula may support respiratory tract health in children: Study

03-Dec-2015 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 and Bifidobacterium lactis UABLA-12 may reduce the severity and duration of respiratory infections in children, says a new study.

Multi-strain probiotic milk shakes may protect against weight gain: Human data

01-Dec-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Consuming a milk shake with eight different probiotic strains may protect against weight gain in young healthy men consuming a high fat, high energy diet, says a new study.

Quality control of probiotics is lacking, study suggests

20-Nov-2015 By Louisa Richards

A new study by scientists at the University of California has found that contents of many bifidobacterial probiotic products differ from the ingredients listed.

Ganeden VP: Next year is going to be exceptional for us internationally

09-Nov-2015 By Stephen Daniells

From tea to turmeric beverages, and from smoothies to spice blends, the GanedenBC30 probiotic is everywhere. After successful regulatory approvals around the world, next year promises to be ‘exceptional’.

Nutraceutix receives F&S Probiotics Company of the Year award

15-Oct-2015

Frost & Sullivan has named Nutraceutix as 2015 North American Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year for its commercial performance in the North American probiotics market.

New product pairs chia in prebiotic pas de deux with probiotic

15-Sep-2015 By Hank Schultz

Ecuador-based chia grower Kunachia has launched a new product pairing the milled seeds with a probiotic in Sam’s Club locations in eight states, the company announced recently.

‘The future of probiotics is in delivery forms’: Pharmachem exec talks encapsulation innovations

08-Sep-2015 By Stephen Daniells

As probiotics expand into a greater variety of health conditions, delivery forms are going to become ever more important, says Pharmachem’s director of business development.

Yakult USA confident of "eventual and ultimate vindication" in probiotics class action

27-Aug-2015 By Elaine Watson

Probiotic specialist Yakult USA has challenged allegations in a class action alleging it is misleading US shoppers about the digestive health benefits of its fermented drinks and says it is confident of "eventual and ultimate vindication at trial,...

Tate & Lyle Ventures invests in Evolve BioSystems for newborn probiotics & prebiotics

20-Aug-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Evolve BioSystems is receiving a $2 million investment from Tate & Lyle Ventures to support Evolve’s ongoing clinical activities and preparations for commercial launch of its novel probiotic and prebiotic products.

Putting the probiotics where your mouth is: Probiotics may help oral thrush

31-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Probiotics may help older people tackle antibiotic-induced oral Candida, says industry backed research.

Special Edition: Innovations in Delivery Systems

Surviving the stomach takes center stage in world of probiotic innovation

29-Jul-2015 By Hank Schultz

Innovation in delivery modes has been a hallmark of the probiotic space for many years. That’s because researchers saw early on that to deliver on their benefits, probiotics had to survive the death march through the stomach’s acid defenses.