Probiotics, Prebiotics & Postbiotics

'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.

Australia leading the way with ‘everyday’ sports nutrition trend

14-Sep-2016 By Nathan Gray

There is a rising trend for a new category of ‘everyday’ sports products, and Aussies can’t get enough of it, says Mintel.

India’s food trends: What’s hot and what's not

23-Aug-2016 By Gary Scattergood

Indian consumers are increasingly aware that all fats are not bad, are demanding more products that offer “complete wellness” and are becoming increasingly opening to exploring alternative proteins and natural sugars.

Yakult sees fall in Q1 profits as overseas sales to Asia sink

02-Aug-2016 By Nathan Gray

Leading probiotic player Yakult has reported a 28% drop in first-quarter profits for the 2016/2017 financial year as sales outside of Japan tumble.

Could seaweed bioactive help fight food allergies?

31-Jul-2016 By Nathan Gray

Bioactives found in a certain form of commercial red algae could help to counter symptoms of food allergies, say researchers.

Probiotics may promote weight loss and reduce BMI

29-Jul-2016 By Nathan Gray

Consumption of probiotic ‘good bacteria’ could reduce body weight and body mass index (BMI) scores according to a new Chinese meta-analysis.

Blackmores voted Australia’s ‘most trusted’ supplement brand

29-Jul-2016 By Nathan Gray

For the eighth year in succession, Blackmores has been awarded Australia’s most trusted vitamin and supplement brand.

Probiotics could help battle Japans’ ‘national affliction’ with cedar pollen

26-Jul-2016 By Nathan Gray

Consumption of probiotic-containing fermented milk could help people suffering from Japanese cedar pollinosis, say researchers.

Vitafoods Asia heading to Singapore in 2017

25-Jul-2016 By Nathan Gray

Pan-Asian nutraceutical event Vitafoods Asia will move to a new home in Singapore next year, confirm the event organisers.

Microbiome modulation may aid symptoms of autism: Study

16-Jul-2016 By Nathan Gray

The use of diet and functional foods to alter the microbiota and impact the gut-brain axis could be a promising strategy for people with autism spectrum disorder, say researchers.

Japanese fermented gobo holds prebiotic potential

11-Jul-2016 By Nathan Gray

A newly identified prebiotic enzyme produced from fermented vegetables could improve colon health, say researchers.

Interview: DuPont’s Asia-Pacific president for health and nutrition

Li Yongjing: ‘Our business improves other people's lives'

11-Jul-2016 By RJ Whitehead

Last month, DuPont became the latest food and nutrition ingredients supplier to open a flagship regional headquarters in Singapore, which is fast becoming a hub in this regard.

Academics announce Sino-British probiotics research centre

04-Jul-2016 By RJ Whitehead

Chinese academics have collaborated with British counterparts to launch a UK-China Joint-Centre for Probiotic Research.

China direct

Biosearch Life probiotic approved in China for infant formula use

04-Jul-2016 By RJ Whitehead

Spanish probiotics, omega-3 and extracts supplier Biosearch Life has been given approval for the sale of its Lactobacillus fermentum CECT5716 LC40 probiotic strain by China’s Family Planning and National Health Commission for use in infant formula manufactured...

Probiotic strain backed to fight food allergy: Mouse data

30-Jun-2016 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with the probiotic strain Lactobacillus murinus could help to reduce allergic responses to food, researchers have said.

Biosearch Life gains Chinese authorisation for infant formula probiotic

30-Jun-2016 By Nathan Gray

Chinese authorities have granted an extension to Biosearch Life's registration for its probiotic LC40 stain, allowing use in infant formula.

China and UK team up for joint probiotic research

30-Jun-2016 By Nathan Gray

Jiangnan University has teamed up with the UK’s Institute of Food Research (IFR) to create a Joint Centre for Probiotic Research.

Swisse Wellness debuts new range of sugar free kids’ supplements

22-Jun-2016 By Nathan Gray

Australian supplement manufacturer Swisse Wellness has launched a sugar-free, tooth friendly, range of wellness products for children, the company says.

CHINA

Bamboo shoots may offer prebiotic potential

22-Jun-2016 By Nathan Gray

Newly identified polysaccharides from bamboo shoots have the potential to be used as functional ingredients by industry, say researchers.

Japan

Novel synbiotic combinations could aid dental health

22-Jun-2016 By Nathan Gray

New ‘synbiotic’ combinations of probiotics and prebiotics could be used to fight off bacterial and fungal infections in the mouth, according to a new Japanese-led pilot study.

China

Yakult eyes growth in western China with two new regional offices

15-Jun-2016 By Nathan Gray

Yakult is set to further expand its presence in China, with two sales branches set to open in Kunming and Nanning, says the firm. 

CHINA

Swisse Wellness links up with Chinese online retailer Tmall

14-Jun-2016 By Nathan Gray

Supplement brand Swisse aims to increase sales and market presence in China with the launch of its flagship store on the Tmall site.

Japanese consumption, Chinese growth spur global demand for probiotics

06-Jun-2016 By RJ Whitehead

Probiotics manufacturers are increasingly witnessing the rising importance of Asia-Pacific as growing awareness of the health benefits of “good” bacteria continue to drive global growth.