26 Jan 2023 --- Enzymes manufacturer Novozymes has forecasted an outlook of between 4% to 7% for the 2023 financial year, having ended 2022 strong with 11% sales growth in Q4 despite a strained... Read More

13 Jan 2023 --- Chr. Hansen details the connections between the gut-brain axis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) as well as the ability of some probiotics, like the company’s DDS-1 strain,... Read More

12 Jan 2023 --- To celebrate the 100th anniversary of discovering the probiotic strain, Lallemand Health Solutions has launched an organic version of Saccharomyces boulardii, which is... Read More

12 Jan 2023 --- As gut health interest grows, infant nutrition specialists highlight probiotics for their properties in boosting immunity and digestive benefits in the first years of life.... Read More

23 Dec 2022 --- NutritionInsight looks back at the biggest industry developments of the year. From the US infant formula shortage to rising inflation, it was a year filled with upheaval and opportunity. The... Read More

14 Sep 2022 --- Nathalia Edwards, commercial development manager, fermented beverages at Chr. Hansen, examines some of the key trends emerging at Drinktec 2022. She also details the company’s solution, NEER Yeast, for making non-alcohol beer and looks at future innovations in fermented beverages.

12 May 2022 --- Chr. Hansen is expanding the breadth of its portfolio in addition to reinforcing its core portfolio of gut and immune health. Recent studies have revealed the company’s strains have a positive impact on sleep in night shift workers, for example. Linda Neckmar, senior vice president for human health, also flags women’s health as the fastest growing area across regions. 

07 Oct 2021 --- Last week, Linda Neckmar was appointed Chr. Hansen’s senior vice president of human health. At Vitafoods Europe 2021, she discusses how the business has been shaped by a chain of acquisitions and a broadened portfolio. Women’s health is a key area of focus, while the company is also looking at expanding more into non-traditional channels like e-commerce.

31 May 2021 --- The “unharmonized” probiotics scene contributes to consumer confusion, which has motivated Chr. Hansen to launch a global online version of The Probiotics Institute. The one-stop-shop educational platform helps consumers navigate the “probiotics jungle” and demystify the human microbiome. Linda Neckmar, VP of commercial development, details why the company has developed a separate version for the Chinese market and how the move coincides with wider company strategies.

24 Jun 2020 --- The microbiome is in the spotlight as consumers seek to understand the inner workings of their bodies. Adam Baker, Director of Human Science and Health Innovation at Chr. Hansen, details how microbiome research has been making strides in recent years, with responsibility falling to industry to ensure that various strains are properly investigated and accurately marketed.  

07 Mar 2022 --- This week’s NewsBite podcast details how vitamin D supplements could improve sleep quality, a Chr. Hansen study highlighting opportunities in the probiotic space and Danone’s Activia+ Multi-Benefit Drinkable Yogurt launch.

07 Jun 2021 --- This NewsBite podcast delves into Chr. Hansen and Lonza’s joint venture, Bacthera, receiving manufacturing licenses to start supplying live biotherapeutic products. Meanwhile, Probi partnered on probiotic research for vaginal health NPD targeting the “underserved” market. Also, a Safefood report revealed that online conversations about healthy diets are missing input from health experts.

31 Aug 2020 --- This latest episode of NutritionInsight’s NewsBite podcast delves into the top industry news from last week, including proposals for new ways to discuss dietary fiber and synbiotics. There have also been moves in the infant nutrition space from businesses including the a2 Milk Company and Nestlé. Read more:Fiber classification: ICQC report says labeling distinction is “strongly advised”a2 Milk Company grows infant nutrition sector with US$176m Mataura Valley Milk dealChr. Hansen targets “different path” with expansion of microbial capacities

15 Jun 2020 --- In this week’s episode of the NewsBite podcast, NutritionInsight reports on numerous acquisitions, including those from DSM, Chr. Hansen and Nestlé Health Science. Meanwhile, research is booming in spaces including respiratory infections and the microbiome. Read more:DSM snaps up Erber for US$1bn as it prioritizes acquisitionsNestlé Health Science’s HMOs slash respiratory tract infections in infants with cow’s milk protein allergyActiv’Inside in US$19m collaboration to fight cognitive decline in elderly

20 Apr 2020 --- NutritionInsight’s recurring podcast returns to provide the most important industry-related news and information from the past few days. This week, research related to COVID-19 extended into eicosapentaenoic acid free fatty acid, sweet wormwood extract and probiotics, while nutrition companies continue to navigate supply chain disruptions. Read more:Moves for immunity: Chr. Hansen launches online probiotic education platformFatty acid and sweet wormwood on road to clinical trials for COVID-19AHPA reports supply chain disruptions to USDA amid mounting industry concerns

26 Jan 2023 --- Join this webinar to learn how specific scientifically proven strains like Chr. Hansen’s DDS-1® can support gastrointestinal health and alleviate stress related to gastrointestinal discomfort.Our expert team will walk you through the fascinating connection between the gut and the brain, explain probiotic modes of action, and spotlight the strong clinical evidence on Chr. Hansen’s DDS-1® strain. 

27 Oct 2022 --- Probiotics are well-known for their benefits in digestive health, but did you know that 70% of our immune system is located in the gut? There are various ways, in which probiotics can interact with and support the immune system, making it more efficient in responding to immune challenges. This means that consumers who supplement with probiotics may be less susceptible to immune challenges and may recover quicker.Join us for this webinar to learn more about how specific probiotic strains like Chr. Hansen’s L. CASEI 431® can support the body's own defense. Dr. Zonderland will take you through the remarkable connection between the gut and the immune system, explain probiotic modes of action and showcase the strong clinical evidence on Chr. Hansen's L. CASEI 431® strain. 

19 Nov 2020 --- There is a complex relationship between the microbiome and immune system, with the right probiotics having the potential to make a major impact. This Chr. Hansen webinar explains what to look for when selecting probiotic strains, as well as examining the clinical studies linking probiotics with the immune system.