Probiotics come of age with scientific backing
The term ‘good bacteria’ has been around for years, but many consumers remain unconvinced that probiotics merit their premium price-tag.…
Probiotic breakthrough
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US: Kellogg’s Kashi launches probiotic cereal
California-based natural foods specialist Kashi Company has launched a probiotic cereal. The company, a subsidiary of cereals giant Kellogg, heralded…
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GERMANY: Probiotic supplement approved by court
Food supplement Lactobact omni FOS has been cleared as a non-medicinal product in Germany by the country’s Higher Administrative Court…
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UK: Tesco responds to demand for functional foods
The increasing demand for foods that actively reduce cholesterol levels has prompted Tesco to launch a range of own-label heart…
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US: Dannon probiotic yogurt hits the States
The Dannon Company will find out in the new year if probiotic yogurts are popular enough to travel well across…
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Price and perception hampering functional and organic foods
Functional and organic foods are considered two of the most dynamic segments of the global food industry. Yet new research…
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INDIA: Danone, Yakult announce probiotics joint venture
France’s Groupe Danone and Japan’s Yakult Honsha have today (Tuesday) announced plans for a joint venture in India. Held equally…