Probiotic breakthrough
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…