probiotics
The Vitamin Professor Podcast’s Lesson 28: Formulating Stable and Effective Probiotics
On this episode of The Vitamin Professor Podcast, Professor Gene Bruno talks to Connie Wong, Scientific & Technical Manager, IFF.
Probi Celebrates 35 Years of Science and a New Chapter With Symrise
Sweden-based Probi, part of the Symrise Group, is celebrating two major milestones this year—35 years of scientific innovation and reaching more than 300 scientific publications supporting the benefits of the clinically documented probiotic strain Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v (LP299V). “What began as a pioneering research project at Lund University in the 1980s has evolved into one ...
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[Extra! Extra!] Emerging Trends in the Functional Foods and Beverages Space
Functional foods and beverages are continuing to trend upward, but emerging trends are differing from the past bestsellers like probiotics and ketogenic fats. Now, consumers are looking for something different. To capture current consumer trends, The Fresh Factory examined emerging food and beverage statistics in February 2026 to see what consumers are actually buying—and the ...
Easy to Digest
The digestive health ingredients market is becoming more sophisticated thanks to innovation, new research and consumer demand for clinically validated ingredients. The digestive health ingredients space remains one of the strongest categories for ingredient suppliers and supplement manufacturers. One February 2026 Market Research Future analysis found that the digestive health ingredients market, estimated at $13.51 ...
Vitaquest International Opens World-class Probiotics Suite
Vitaquest International LLC has opened a state-of-the-art Probiotics Manufacturing Suite in Parsippany, NJ, expanding its capabilities to meet growing customer demand and support the continued growth of the probiotics market. “As customer interest in probiotics continues to accelerate, we are investing heavily to stay ahead of what’s next,” said Patrick Brueggman, president and CEO of ...
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[Extra! Extra!] Fiber Hits the Bakery & Snack Aisle
Consumers have increasingly become interested in preventative health measures since the COVID-19 pandemic, and as a result, they’re demanding functional foods and supplements in droves. One emerging category for prebiotics, according to Comet-Bio (London, ON, Canada), is the bakery and snack aisle: In a July 2021 blog post on the Comet-Bio website, registered dietitian Hannah ...
Sirio Launches Global Research Institute for Longevity Studies
SIRIO Pharma (China) has announced the launch of the Sirio Institute for Anti-Aging (SIA) at the 2025 Boao Health Food Science Conference and Expo in China. The SIA aims to advance anti-aging science and accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative nutraceutical products to promote healthy longevity. By leveraging cutting-edge research and development capabilities, the ...
The Future of Gut Health in Functional Foods
Introduction: The Rising Focus on Gut Health The functional food and beverage market continues to grow at a rapid pace as consumer demand for healthy, nutrient dense products increases with evolving lifestyles. The global functional food and beverage market size was $333.34 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from $364.18 billion in 2024 ...
The Digestive Power of Biotics & Enzymes
Biotics vs. Enzymes Biotics and enzymes are both used for digestive and gut health. However, there is often confusion as to their roles and functions. “Biotics are the ‘distance runners’ of gut health often requiring days or even weeks before noticing a benefit. In contrast, microbial enzymes demonstrate digestive health benefits within minutes and hours. ...
Regenerating the Force Field
Immune support remains a priority for consumers—keep it fresh with science-backed ingredients. Feeling blah for a bit is either a signal that something wicked this way comes (an immune assault by an opportunistic virus) or it can be the result of a sluggish immune system. Being overworked and overstressed can open the door to bouts ...
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