The consumer industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by convenience, environmental sustainability, and aesthetics, as well as the growing importance of advanced computerized technologies, personalized nutrition, and nutraceuticals. In the last three years alone, there have been over 52,000 patents filed and granted in the consumer industry, according to GlobalData’s report on Environmental sustainability in consumer: lactobacillus probiotics. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s Technology Foresights, which uses over 12,000 patents to analyze innovation intensity for the consumer industry, there are 30+ innovation areas that will shape the future of the industry.
Lactobacillus probiotics is a key innovation area in environmental sustainability
Lactobacillus acidphilus (L.acidophilus) are good bacteria that help break down food, absorb nutrients and fight bad organisms that cause diseases. It is found in human gut, mouth and vagina. It is also found in certain food items.
GlobalData’s analysis also uncovers the companies at the forefront of each innovation area and assesses the potential reach and impact of their patenting activity across different applications and geographies. According to GlobalData, there are 410+ companies, spanning technology vendors, established consumer companies, and up-and-coming start-ups engaged in the development and application of lactobacillus probiotics.
Key players in lactobacillus probiotics – a disruptive innovation in the consumer industry
‘Application diversity’ measures the number of applications identified for each patent. It broadly splits companies into either ‘niche’ or ‘diversified’ innovators.
‘Geographic reach’ refers to the number of countries each patent is registered in. It reflects the breadth of geographic application intended, ranging from ‘global’ to ‘local’.
Patent volumes related to lactobacillus probiotics
Source: GlobalData Patent Analytics
Nestle is the leading patent filer in lactobacillus probiotics. Some other key patent filers in the space include Danone, BioGaia, Chr. Hansen, and Reckitt Benckiser Group. In July 2021, Nestle China launched its first set of “blue-hat” certified health foods for seniors that contain glucosamine and a probiotic protein powder. Glucosamine is claimed to increase bone density, thus supporting more mobility for seniors, while the probiotic protein powder is claimed to support the immune system.
In terms of application diversity, Native Microbials leads the pack, followed by Quorum Innovations and Soho Flordis International. By means of geographic reach, Quorum Innovations holds the top position, followed by Gynea Laboratorios and Soho Flordis International.
In the coming years, leading food manufacturers will launch probiotic based products to address the increasing number of health-conscious consumers who seek food items to support their health goals.
To further understand the key themes and technologies disrupting the consumer industry, access GlobalData’s latest thematic research report on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in Consumer Goods.
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GlobalData’s Patent Analytics tracks patent filings and grants from official offices around the world. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.
