Microbiome

Judges announce 2025 Probiota Pioneers

Judges announce 2025 Probiota Pioneers

By Olivia Haslam

The editorial committee has selected three startups innovating in the field of microbiome science as the 2025 Probiota Pioneers.

Behind the bacterium innovation "for more sustainable sun protection"

Behind the bacterium innovation "for more sustainable sun protection"

By Kirsty Doolan

Italian microbiome startup Bacfarm just won Shiseido’s annual startup competition with an innovation that can have uses in both topical and nutra sun care products. We spoke to the co-founder to learn more about how it could disrupt the category...

Calling all innovators: Become a 2025 Probiota Pioneer

Calling all innovators: Become a 2025 Probiota Pioneer

By Olivia Haslam

As global universities and major companies invest in probiotics, prebiotics and microbiome innovations, start-ups in these booming sectors face a surge of funding and opportunities. But with fierce competition, the challenge remains: How can emerging...

The future of beauty-from-within: Webinar insights

The future of beauty-from-within: Webinar insights

By Olivia Haslam

In a recent editorial webinar hosted by CosmeticsDesign and NutraIngredients, experts from the fields of nutrition and skincare gathered to discuss the growing trend of beauty from within.

Lallemand opens new R&D labs

Lallemand opens new R&D labs

By Olivia Haslam

Probiotic supplier Lallemand inaugurated new research and development laboratories in Blagnac, France, to expand its facilities and advance the "biotics revolution".

Probiota 2025: Early bird discount end this month!

Probiota 2025: Early bird discount end this month!

By Stephen Daniells

With expert speakers confirmed from Ani Biome, the Lawson Health Research Institute, Örebro University, ETH Zurich, dsm-firmenich, Novonesis, IFF, Morinaga, Kerry, and more, the upcoming Probiota 2025 is not to be missed.

Probiotic combination may boost liver function: Study

Probiotic combination may boost liver function: Study

By Stephen Daniells

A combination of three probiotic strains with or without a postbiotic may reduce levels of liver enzymes and support liver health and function, says a new study from Glac Biotech Co. in Taiwan.

Spore-forming probiotic may ease URTI symptoms

Spore-forming probiotic may ease URTI symptoms

By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a sport forming probiotic may activate the immune system to help suppress symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), says a new study from Japan.

Probiotic blend reduces body fat, BMI: Study

Probiotic blend reduces body fat, BMI: Study

By Olivia Haslam

A probiotic blend consisting of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei BEPC22 and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum BELP53 has been found to reduce body fat percentage, weight and BMI in a new placebo-controlled trial.

How brands are capitalising on gut health

How brands are capitalising on gut health

By Donna Eastlake

Gut health is proving to be hugely popular with consumers and enormously profitable for food and beverage manufacturers. In financial terms, it’s the gift that keeps on giving.