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When it comes to selecting a probiotic that provides the benefits people want in foods and...

Coffee and tea have an inherent health halo of their own, a result of their natural antioxidant properties. Combining these benefits with substantiated benefits of ingredients like research supported probiotics can help meet consumer demand for healthy daily brews.

As awareness of the value of maintaining a healthy microbiome has grown, so has consumer interest in the benefits of research supported probiotic ingredients.

Consumer interest in the role of nutrition in overall health is expanding, with 68% of people...

As consumer interest soars in healthy eating, probiotic ingredients may be at the forefront of offerings in meal kits as a food service option.

As we continue to learn more about how gut health can help support our overall health, consumers are increasingly searching for healthier options when purchasing food service items for consumption outside the home. Understanding the connection between gut health and immunity can help consumers choose foods and beverages fortified with healthful ingredients like probiotics, and allow manufacturers to meet this demand.

In the world of probiotics, strain differentiation is not just important, it’s vital, because the benefits of a probiotic depend on the probiotic strain.

Demand is growing for functional ingredients, particularly those that can support digestive health, which is a concern for 71% of global consumers. Because research has found immune health may be rooted...

The world is changing—and with it the way in which the food service industry is responding...

At the core of self-care is maintaining good emotional and physical health, which often comes down to enhancing our digestive and immune health.

The growth in on-the-go and restaurant dining creates opportunities for manufacturers to fortify foods and beverages with probiotic ingredients for food service.

Research shows consumers are interested in food and beverages with digestive health benefits, yet in the US, probiotics appear on only .5% of menus.