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PRESS RELEASE – Probiotics in Europe: country results of the consumer survey

To monitor the evolution of European consumers’ opinions, trends and behaviours regarding probiotic foods and supplements, the International Probiotics Association – Europe (1) commissioned the market research company 3Gem to carry out a survey with a representative sample. The evolution of European consumers’ opinions, trends and behaviours regarding probiotic foods and supplements shows a strong ...

IPA Europe and EDA (European Dairy Association) joined force in favour of the European probiotic sector

The ongoing popularity of the use of probiotics across Europe highlights the importance of a EU harmonised criteria of ‘probiotic’ definition. Clarifying the definition of the term ‘probiotic’ at European level would enhance the competitiveness of European companies, while providing clearer and more transparent information to consumers. read the article published by IDM. Link to ...

Italian guidelines for the management of IBS

Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic and often debilitating disorder of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), formerly known as functional gastrointestinal disorder. Experts from 7 Italian Societies conducted a Delphi consensus with a literature summary and a voting process on 27 statements. About probiotics: The results of meta-analysis and RCTs suggest that probiotics as a group may be ...

Probiotics for Children with Asthma? Article of the International Probiotic Association for Probiotics benefits for children with asthma – Whole Foods Magazine

Based on the existing literature, oral probiotics may be beneficial in children with asthma. However, the duration of treatments, entities evaluated, strains used, and characteristics of enrolled subjects vary across studies. The choice of probiotics (strain-specific) should be based on documented evidence. Research implies that probiotics have a role in rebalancing the immune response, repairing ...

IPA Europe acknowledges the European Commission’s proposal on Blood, Tissues and Cells issued on the 14th of July 2022 and welcomes the opportunity to participate to this consultation

On July 14, the European Commission formally published its proposal updating the BTC legislation. Under the Commission’s proposal, the two Directives (2002/98/EC, for blood and blood components and 2004/23/EC, for tissues and cells) will be rolled into one Regulation, the SoHO (Substances of Human Origin) Regulation. The new regulation has a broader scope, the final proposal ...

PRESS RELEASE – IPA EUROPE AND RASCI SIGNED A COLLABORATION AGREEMENT ON PROBIOTICS IN ROMANIA

IPA Europe (International Probiotics Association – Europe) and RASCI (Romanian Association of the Self-Care Industry) have signed a collaboration agreement. RASCI (Romanian Association of the Self-Care Industry) is a national non-profit association, based in Bucharest, whose mission is to support the collaboration between manufacturers, importers, and distributors of over-the-counter (OTC) products, and food supplements on ...

Probiotics in Europe: consumer survey in 8 EU countries shows positive consumer perception and regulatory limitations

Probiotics in Europe: country results of the consumer survey link To monitor the evolution of European consumers’ opinions, trends and behaviours regarding probiotic foods and supplements, the International Probiotics Association – Europe commissioned the market research company 3Gem to carry out a survey with a representative sample. The evolution of European consumers’ opinions, trends and ...

Probiotic market and trend analysis 2018-2021

The updated market data for probiotic products (yoghurts and drinking milk, supplements and sour milks) with data comparisons from 2018 to 2021 is now available. IPA Europe has elaborated Euromonitor figures and specific data on online sales of probiotic supplements from Lumina Intelligence. Here some relevant findings: The global market of probiotic supplements is valued at US$ ...