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…