Content about Probiotic

May 7, 2013
Survey: Most women concerned about digestive health, but half consider it a taboo subject

According to a recent Prevention survey, 74% of women are interested in knowing more about how their digestive system works, but almost half surveyed believe that digestive health is a taboo subject people are uncomfortable discussing.

May 6, 2013
Sam's Club offers skin, weight, stress screenings

Sam's Club is offering free skin and weight screenings during the weekend, the club retailer said Monday.

April 9, 2013
i-Health launches Culturelle in adult-strength chewable format

i-Health released an adult-strength chewable version of their probiotic brand — Culturelle Digestive Health Probiotic Chewables.

April 8, 2013
COTY, GNC among finalists for Virgo's inaugural Insights Awards

Virgo announced the finalists of its inaugural Insights Awards, to be awarded May 1 at the SupplySide MarketPlace opening presentation at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.

March 21, 2013
New Chapter recalls 90-count Probiotic Elderberry dietary supplement

New Chapter voluntarily recalled a limited number of packages of its 90-count Probiotic Elderberry dietary supplement because it may contain an undeclared allergen - soy.

March 18, 2013
Robinson Pharma preps launch of new probiotic

Robinson Pharma introduced its Unique IS-2 Probiotic Softgel in collaboration with B&D Nutritional Ingredients and Unique Biotech USA.

January 15, 2013
New products meet demand for probiotics

A recent survey commissioned by Dannon found that 68% of consumers believe certain probiotics help regulate the digestive system, yet one-third of Americans agree that they don’t get enough probiotics in their average daily diets.

January 8, 2013
The Greek Gods adds low-fat, cultured milk to lineup

The Greek Gods, a brand of the Hain Celestial Group, a leading natural and organic products company, is adding a new line of delicious, drinkable Kefir, a low-fat, cultured milk, the company announced.

December 27, 2012
Study: Stroke survivors lacking antioxidant carotenoids in their gut flora

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg along with the Chalmers University of Technology earlier this month demonstrated that an altered gut microbiota in humans is associated with symptomatic atherosclerosis and stroke.

December 4, 2012
Kowa Health Care America introduces two supplements to U.S. market

Kowa Health Care America recently launched two supplement products into the U.S. marketplace — NutriDiet, a diet aid, and Okinawa Life.

November 29, 2012
Natural goes mainstream

While the term homeopathy may remain as foreign to the American consumer as allopathy, more and more shoppers are placing those homeopathic products in their baskets. 


November 28, 2012
Survey: 68% of consumers feel probiotics help regulate digestive system, but one-third don't get enough

A new survey commissioned by The Dannon Company found that the majority of Americans understand the importance of digestive health and its link to overall well-being, the company announced Wednesday.

November 20, 2012
Hebron USA launches Brazilian probiotic into U.S. market

Hebron USA on Monday announced the launch of the Florax DS, a line of ready-to-drink probiotics that doesn't require refrigeration.

September 18, 2012
Schiff posts 46% quarterly net sales increase

Dietary supplement manufacturer Schiff Nutrition International posted a net sales increase of 46% to $85.1 million for its first quarter ended Aug. 31, the company reported Tuesday.

January 23, 2012
EnLiven expands probiotic yogurt offering

A line of probiotic yogurt exclusively sold at Walmart has added new items to its lineup.

September 9, 2011
Pfizer Consumer expands Centrum franchise across several niche categories

Pfizer Consumer Healthcare on Thursday announced the launch of Centrum Specialist, a line of enhanced multivitamins aimed at specific health priorities, including prenatal, vision, energy and heart health.

September 7, 2011
Naturade intros Sam's Club exclusive adult nutrition shake

Naturade on Wednesday announced the mass-market introduction of HealthSmart, a doctor-formulated daily protein ready-to-drink shake that will serve as a comprehensive source of nutrition for active adults.

July 19, 2011
New ProbioKid Vita+ aims to boost kids' immunity in winter

A new probiotic formula that features added vitamins has entered the market.

April 25, 2011
Pharmaca picks up the pace

Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy is targeting three new store openings in 2011 and between three and six new stores each year through 2015. It’s a pace that would put the company at approximately 44 locations in time for the chain’s 15th anniversary, Mark Panzer, Pharmaca president and CEO, recently told Drug Store News. 


April 20, 2011
Lichi Super Fruit Diet gets into probiotic game

Bainbridge & Knight announced the expansion of its Lichi Super Fruit Diet brand with a probiotic product.

March 16, 2011
New documentary highlights benefits of probiotics

A new documentary film released by Institut Rosell-Lallemand discusses the discovery of beneficial bacteria and the role they play in our bodies, as well as the latest research on their potential to improve our lives.

January 21, 2011
Lifeway Foods celebrates anniversary with new beverage

Lifeway Foods is kicking off its 25th anniversary with a new birthday-cake flavor of its creamy, smoothie-like beverage.

June 1, 2010
Winn-Dixie launches yogurt line

Winn-Dixie has expanded its private-label offerings with a new yogurt line....

October 1, 2009
GNC seeks competitive edge with new store format

GNC is taking its boutique-style specialty shop to a whole new level, especially as it...

April 5, 2008
Pros of Probiotics

Probiotics have been used widely throughout the world for decades, but are only now just beginning to catch on in the United States. A panel of international experts and leading researchers discuss the latest findings, and explain why not all probiotics are created equal.

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