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DuPont, P&G Aim To Accelerate Probiotic Sales By Developing ‘Next Generation’ Ingredients

 
• By Malcolm Spicer

DuPont says it and P&G “have conducted extensive research on human commensals bacteria to help address metabolic health issues in humans.” The partnership "will help us further advance our probiotic innovation via a next generation solution that will prove beneficial to the health and well-being of consumers around the world,” says Paul Gama, P&G personal health care president.

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DuPont already is a leading probiotic ingredient supplier in the dietary supplement space while Procter & Gamble differentiated its Align supplement line from launch as probiotic products. Indicating they expect probiotics to continue growing as nutritional market revenue drivers, the firms are starting a partnership to develop what they call “next generation probiotics,” initially to be used in supplements.

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences’ Human Microbiome Venture on 21 September announced a research partnership with P&G. DuPont launched the venture...

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Reckitt Leans On Europe As It Resets Mucinex In US

 
• By Tom Gallen

Decision to reformulate Mucinex sinus products without phenylephrine hits Reckitt's Q2 sales but the firm says it is preparing for upcoming cold & flu season with new marketing push.

Nestlé Puts VMS Value Brands On Chopping Block To Focus On Premium Market

 
• By Tom Gallen

Nature’s Bounty, Osteo Bi-Flex and Puritan’s Pride are among the dietary supplement brands under strategic review by Nestle as the firm shifts its focus to the premium end of the market.

EU Green Claims Directive: Commission Says It ‘Has Not Withdrawn’ From Negotiations

 
• By David Ridley

What's going on with the EU Green Claims Directive? HBW Insight speaks to the European Commission, Parliament and Council to find out why trilogue negotiations seem to have stalled.

Stada Acquires Fortacell To Grow In Balkans

 
• By Tom Gallen

Stada's Serbian subsidiary Hemofarm has enhanced its offering in the dietary supplements category with the acquisition of Fortacell from Goodwill Pharma.

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