On Sept. 23, Danone offered to pay some $283 million — $25 per share — to purchase the 76.6% of Lifeway Foods it didn't own. The plan was rejected.CEO Julie Smolyansky talks about the company's history and success with Dairy Foods.
With so many consumers now looking to address their digestive and immune health, it is important to realize that supporting a person’s inner defense begins in the womb.
Consumer interest in probiotics, immune health and gut health trends upwards.
May 10, 2023
Danone North America announced the recipients of the 2022-2023 Annual Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotic Fellowship Program. Madison Adamthwaite of Harvard University and Nam Than of The University of Texas at Austin have been awarded $25,000 each to conduct research to help further the understanding of the gut microbiome, yogurt and probiotics.
Product efficacy and proven claims are the most important consumer purchase motivators regarding buying functional foods with prebiotics, according to FMCG Gurus research.
April 25, 2023
New global survey commissioned with 10,000 consumers in 10 countries.
Ingredients, flavors, colors and toppings give consumers something to “scream about.” Not only will the ice cream category grow 37% over 2021, but consumers are loving the five most popular flavors: Chocolate, Cookies ‘N Cream, Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate Chip.
Good Culture Probiotic Milk combines the taste and nutrition of lactose-free milk with a patented probiotic shown to help support digestion and a healthy immune system. the company states.
February 22, 2023
Good Culture is known for its portfolio of cultured dairy products that use simple
ingredients and support gut health.
Immune, gut and heart health continue as important concerns for functional beverage consumers, while beauty and sports performance are on the rise, according to new research by Kerry.
October 7, 2022
A total of 53% of global consumers are interested in beverages containing ingredients specific for immune support but want to see science-backed ingredients, citing vitamin blends, omega-3 fatty acids and probiotics as the top ingredients on their radar.