19 May 2022 --- As consumers increasingly seek out natural alternatives for their supplementary needs, industry is observing a knowledge gap surrounding synthetically produced vitamins and minerals. Companies are increasingly... Read More

27 Apr 2022 --- A large-scale, cross-sectional study has linked vitamin K deficiency to lower cognitive well-being and brain health for elderly people. The Gnosis by Lesaffre research is described as a positive development... Read More

26 Apr 2022 --- As Vitafoods is around the corner, companies are gearing up for launches ranging from immunity to probiotics and sports nutrition, while showcasing developments in cannabidiol (CBD) and the infant nutrition arena.

14 Apr 2022 --- Supplementing with vitamin B complex Quatrefolic may lead to higher chances of clinical pregnancy and live birth than supplementing with B9 (folic acid) alone, a Gnosis by Lesaffre study reveals.

29 Mar 2022 --- New research is helping Gnosis by Lesaffre position its MenaQ7 “vitamin K2 as MK-7” for healthy aging and active nutrition. Shown to counter induce oxidative stress in vascular smooth muscle cells, it... Read More

15 Feb 2022 --- Following the acquisition of Nattopharma, Gnosis by Lesaffre’s managing director Marc Philouze details the company’s approach to further expansion. Innovation is a key priority, which means companies that can offer new ingredients or products are especially appealing as partners.

29 Jun 2021 --- Following Lesaffre’s recent microbiota online seminar, Sophie Legrain-Raspaud, research and application director for Gnosis by Lesaffre, shares how the microbiota field reaches beyond human health research to animal, plant and fermentation studies. Her colleague Hassina Ait-Abderrahim, director of in vitro and bacteria platforms, also details Lesaffre’s latest emerging technologies and upcoming research.

08 Dec 2020 --- Julie Lemahieu is the market manager of wellness and immune health at Gnosis by Lesaffre, the makers of LifeinU BSCU1, a stable probiotic for immune support. She explains that while immunity is not a new demand, 2020 saw particularly strong demand. Other themes include naturality as some consumers look for alternative ways to maintain their health. The company is also set to soon launch a “disruptive” nutritional yeast.

22 Jan 2020 --- Marc Philouze, General Manager at Gnosis by Lesaffre, discusses at CPhI Worldwide 2019 the ways in which the company’s synergies have benefited each other since the merger one year ago. He also indicates how the demand for natural products and fermentation is growing. Moreover, the company is well placed to answer this as an innovation partner following the merger.

14 May 2019 --- Lesaffre, a key global player in the field of yeast and fermentation, announced the full acquisition of Gnosis, an Italian biotechnology company specialized in the development, manufacturing and sale of fermentation-derived ingredients and natural finished products for use in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, veterinary and cosmetic industries at the end of 2018. The move came three years after acquiring a majority shareholding of this company. At Vitafoods 2019, the two companies were presented together for the first time, highlighting the portfolio synergies that exist.

09 Dec 2021 --- Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is well known for being a mandatory supplement during pregnancy. However, the knowledge of its different forms and benefits may still raise some questions. Gnosis by Lesaffre illustrates the main differences between the two forms of vitamin B9, focusing on the characteristics of Quatrefolic, the active form of folate.This is the question that Professor Luca Tiano will try to answer together with Silvia Pisoni, Global Marketing Manager of Gnosis by Lesaffre, and Blandine Clay, Product Manager.During the webinar, they will illustrate the main differences between the two forms of vitamin B9, focusing on the characteristics of Quatrefolic, the active form of folate. The presentation will focus on its actions on polymorphic metabolisms and the many benefits and claims that Quatrefolic provides for all folate needs.