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 662,000 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 116,000 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 260+ 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

Company Total patents (2010 - 2022) Premium intelligence on the world's largest companies
Nestle 664 Unlock Company Profile
Danone 294 Unlock Company Profile
BioGaia 256 Unlock Company Profile
Chr. Hansen 245 Unlock Company Profile
Reckitt Benckiser Group 233 Unlock Company Profile
Meiji 121 Unlock Company Profile
Symrise 88 Unlock Company Profile
Probiotical 88 Unlock Company Profile
Kraft Heinz 86 Unlock Company Profile
Novo Nordisk Foundation 75 Unlock Company Profile
Giuliani 65 Unlock Company Profile
CJ 64 Unlock Company Profile
DuPont de Nemours 64 Unlock Company Profile
Alfasigma 62 Unlock Company Profile
KoBioLabs 60 Unlock Company Profile
Archer Daniels Midland 60 Unlock Company Profile
NVP Healthcare 55 Unlock Company Profile
GenMont Biotech 52 Unlock Company Profile
Asahi Group 45 Unlock Company Profile
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group 42 Unlock Company Profile
Anheuser-Busch InBev 42 Unlock Company Profile
glac Biotech 37 Unlock Company Profile
RAG-Stiftung 34 Unlock Company Profile
COFCO 34 Unlock Company Profile
OptiBiotix Health 33 Unlock Company Profile
Morinaga Milk Industry 33 Unlock Company Profile
Quorum Innovations 32 Unlock Company Profile
Yakult Honsha 32 Unlock Company Profile
Advanced BioNutrition 31 Unlock Company Profile
GI Biome 30 Unlock Company Profile
Yuhan 27 Unlock Company Profile
Megmilk Snow Brand 27 Unlock Company Profile
Ildong Pharmaceutical 26 Unlock Company Profile
Lactomason 24 Unlock Company Profile
Gynea Laboratorios 24 Unlock Company Profile
Grape King Bio 24 Unlock Company Profile
TCI 23 Unlock Company Profile
BASF 22 Unlock Company Profile
Soho Flordis International 22 Unlock Company Profile
Melaleuca 21 Unlock Company Profile
Starbucks 19 Unlock Company Profile
Kerry Group 19 Unlock Company Profile
SPMD 19 Unlock Company Profile
Kotobuki Realty 19 Unlock Company Profile
BC Partners 18 Unlock Company Profile
CZ Veterinaria 17 Unlock Company Profile
Dairy A Day 17 Unlock Company Profile
Mediogen 17 Unlock Company Profile
Eli Lilly 16 Unlock Company Profile
Genome 16 Unlock Company Profile

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 Holding, 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, Eli Lilly leads the pack, followed by Dairy A Day and Quorum Innovations. By means of geographic reach, Quorum Innovations holds the top position, followed by Gynea Laboratorios and BASF.

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.