Digestive Health

Probi completed the first commercial production batches of Blis K12 at its U.S. manufacturing site. The company was able to eliminate the need for dairy milk products in the formulation as well.

Taiyo is introducing new concepts in the healthy aging, sports nutrition, and clean-label categories.

A look at emerging trends in seniors’ heart health supplements

A recent study found that a special blend of two probiotic strains may help reduce the severity of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in infants.

The first product, developed from a new technological platform from Lesaffre that targets the main drivers of pathogen—induced digestive issues—is intended to fight pathogenic bacteria responsible for serious infections.

Eye health supplements continue to improve and diversify, with ingredient R&D opening new avenues.

PanTheryx is expanding its formulation capabilities with the addition of colostrum + probiotic products for adult and children’s dietary supplements.

The GRAS status of these strains completes the portfolio of 19 strains of quadruple-coated probiotics offered by Nutralliance, available in single-strain solutions and custom blends.

Tate & Lyle PLC has signed an agreement to acquire Quantum Hi-Tech Biological Co. Ltd., a leading prebiotic dietary fiber business from ChemPartner Pharmatech Co. Ltd. for a total consideration of $237 million.

Synbio Tech Inc. has broken ground on construction of a new plant in Kaohsiung Science Park, Taiwan.

A trend report from prebiotics supplier Prenexus Health predicts that medicinal mushrooms can make a splash in digestive health products.

NZMP and Maypro have entered into an agreement in which Maypro will be an authorized reseller of NZMP’s BifidoB HN019 and LactoB HN001 probiotic strains in North America, as well as new strains in development.

At the show, the company shared such prototypes as Peach Mango Stick Packs for immune health, a Caramel Cold-Brew Coffee Bar for cognitive health, and Chai-Flavored Dark-Chocolate Bites for digestive health.

Nexira announced that its acacia processing capacity has increased by more than 20% at its French site in Normandy.

At Expo West, companies discussed how their ingredients stand out in a market that’s growing more competitive.

There are many paths to cognitive support, and creating a product that’s just right for your target customer can be daunting.

Immune health brands are bringing multifunctional supplements and powders to market.

Subjects experienced positive results without having to change their diets, demonstrating that the ingredients may be well-suited for a personalized nutrition approach.

The health claim recognizes the strain’s ability to support healthy bowel habits in adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) at a daily dose of 10 billion colony-forming units (CFU).

In its first annual report on food, beverage, and health and wellness trends, U.S. food broker Presence highlights relaxation, mushroom, and digestive health demands, and more.

The 53,800-sq-ft expansion is set to be completed in May 2023 and is projected to grow the company’s current fermentation production by more than 400%.

Results showed that subjects taking the probiotic formulation experienced a significantly larger reduction in LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol after 12 weeks, compared to placebo.

IFF says it’s highly focused on unique formats like chocolate bars, beverages, and gummies that extend delivery possibilities beyond traditional tablets and capsules.

A three-year, $1.6 million research grant was bestowed by the Weston Family Foundation as part of its “Brain Health: 2021 – Lifestyle Approaches and Microbiome Contributions” program.

The ingredient is a unique L. plantarum probiotic strain sourced from Taiwanese kimchi.

The allergen-free, quad-coated probiotics were created by Ildong Bioscience and are distributed by Nutralliance.

Health Wright Products has been a long-time partner of IFF’s Health & Biosciences probiotics business.

Two strains are Lactobacillus rhamnosus 19070-2 and Lactobacillus reuteri 12246-CU.

Dietary supplement leaders discuss how to keep consumers interested in immune health supplements long-term.

LeanBiome comprises prebiotic and dietary fibers plus a trace mineral.