A new preclinical study, conducted by Pudenz et al., demonstrates that combining chicory-derived inulin-type fructans with the human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL) leads to additive, and even synergistic, effects on toddler gut microbiota. As one of the first studies to test combinations of prebiotics from chicory root with 2’-FL, it strengthens the argument for prebiotic blends to be used in milk formulas to support early-life gut health, with potential long-term benefits … [Read more...] about New preclinical study highlights unique combination of chicory-derived prebiotics and human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) for advancing toddler gut health
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VIVES Partners’ portfolio investment The Akkermansia Company (TAC) acquired by Danone
Acquisition of TAC’s gut microbiota product, with benefits for people at risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes, will enable Danone to expand further into gut health Deal marks significant achievement for early-stage fund VIVES Partners in successfully transforming research into strategic market value Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium - VIVES Partners, the managing company of VIVES Funds, today announces the acquisition by Danone of The Akkermansia Company (TAC), a specialist … [Read more...] about VIVES Partners’ portfolio investment The Akkermansia Company (TAC) acquired by Danone
Fi Asia Thailand 2025: Coming soon with innovation and insights
Fi Asia Thailand 2025, taking place from September 17–19 at Bangkok’s Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), is the premier event for industry professionals eager to access one of the world’s most dynamic food and beverage (F&B) markets. The specialty food ingredients sector in the Asia Pacific region was valued at USD 21.15 billion in 2024 and is forecast to expand at a robust CAGR of 6.96 percent between 2025 and 2033, reaching an estimated USD 38.75 billion by 2033, according … [Read more...] about Fi Asia Thailand 2025: Coming soon with innovation and insights
