04 Oct 2022 --- Biosyntia has closed a Series B funding round at €17.5 million (US$ 17.3 million) to scale the production of the “world’s first natural and sustainably produced biotin, vitamin B7, an essential... Read More

03 Oct 2022 --- Z Natural Foods is releasing its Organic Maitake Mushroom Extract Powder that exhibits adaptogen-like properties and may be suitable for immune health support. The maitake mushroom extract powder contains... Read More

28 Sep 2022 --- Following the COVID-19 pandemic, many nutrient and supplement companies found that the consumer base surrounding immunity ingredients had not only grown, it had become more knowledgeable and... Read More

28 Sep 2022 --- Prescribing probiotic bacteria, personalized to the microbiomes of premature babies in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), could help to reduce the risk of development of premature birth-related diseases and... Read More

23 Sep 2022 --- US-based Layn Natural Ingredients is launching a natural antioxidant flavonoid called bio+Quercetin, which it touts as a “highly bioavailable form of quercetin for nutraceutical use.” The flavonoid is... Read More

04 Oct 2022 --- As research on probiotics expands, Lallemand Health Solutions highlights the importance of convenience for women’s intimate health. The company’s marketing director Bérengère Feuz explains how utilizing an oral intake probiotic helps with compliance and regular use, especially when compared to local applications.

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. 

24 Nov 2021 --- Lallemand and FrieslandCampina Ingredients (FCI) have verified the compatibility and impact of synbiotics created with FCI’s GOS and Lallemand’s probiotics. This follows a collaboration to strengthen their position in the gut health arena by building off each other’s core capabilities: pre- and probiotics. New products and clinical trials are soon to follow.

16 Nov 2021 --- DSM is looking into human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) for adult dietary supplements, with EMEA marketing manager Emma Couderc-Peyrachon pointing to burgeoning research in this space. Notably, the company is combining HMOs with other ingredients like vitamins and probiotics to allow on-pack health claims.

12 Nov 2021 --- There is a growing demand for probiotics, according to Laboratoria Natury’s vice president Wojciech Furtak. Discussing current trends in the market, he describes the company’s chocolate-like bites, made with probiotics, and outlines how immunity and premiumization are continuing to have a stronghold across the industry.

26 Oct 2021 --- Consumer satisfaction with digestive health is on the decline - dropping from 56% in 2018 to 50% in 2020.  At the same time, it’s been placed firmly in the spotlight by consumers as they increasingly recognise the link between good digestive health and good overall health.⁽¹⁾ 

07 Sep 2021 --- The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a lot of questions around how the immune system works and how to support it with nutrition. While vaccines work by driving the immune response against the pathogen, a lot of its prevention strategy also depends on natural immunity, according to Biosearch Life. The efficiency of the immune system also determines how fast or effectively a vaccine works. Additionally, certain circumstances such as old age, stress or an inadequate diet affect the immune system’s ability to react, making people more susceptible to infections.

25 Feb 2021 --- Over the last year, consumers have increasingly sought to improve their immune health, especially via products with strong scientific substantiation. According to FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ webinar, a promising ingredient in this space is bioactive proteins derived from dairy’s whey fraction, such as lactoferrin. The webinar also delves into the latest consumer insights and the role dairy plays in health and immunity. 

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.

29 Jul 2020 --- Looking ahead to the years after the COVID-19 outbreak, consumers are expected to show higher levels of interest in their immune health. This could open doors for more products with a specific focus on immune health rather than those with multiple health messages of which immunity is simply one of many.