Ganeden Biotech says muffin processor Uncle Wally’s selected probiotic GanedenBC30 for the company’s new Smart Portion Muffin Tops.

Dr. S.K. Dash, adjunct professor at South Dakota State University, will present “Selection Criteria for Probiotics” at the upcoming International Probiotic Conference 2012, Nov. 19-21, in San Antonio, Texas.

Cargill’s Oliggo-Fiber inulin is a natural, invisible soluble fiber that is virtually undetectable in most foods and beverages. It is now available as a fiber syrup, as well as in the free-flowing powder form food and beverage manufacturers have been using to discreetly add fiber’s health benefits to a variety of products.

Jamba Juice Company is adding better-for-you options to summer snacking with its line of Whirl'ns Frozen Yogurt.

The market for probiotics is growing in response to impressive consumer interest. According to Business Insights, the U.S. market grew 8.7% between 2003-2008 to $5 billion, and it is expected to grow at 5% through 2013 to a value of $6.4 billion.

New product launches promoting specific ingredients for immunity claims have surged in recent times, with a 30% increase in global product launch activity with such claims tracked by Innova Market Insights in 2010, compared with the previous year.

Probiotics may prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) in children, according to a new study.

Can probiotic treatment decrease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome?

Research by experts from the University of Bristol has unleashed a scientific design for a probiotic that may be used for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) like Crohn’s disease.

A recent study by Griffith University and the Australian Institute of Sport supports the health benefits of the Danisco probiotic strain Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04 in healthy, physically active adults.