The Watermelon launch adds a seasonal option to Slice’s lineup, which includes other fruit-forward and nostalgic flavors such as Orange, Grape, and Lemon Lime.
The new blends incorporate botanical ingredients tied to trending wellness benefits—such as mood support, detoxification, hormonal balance, and immune function.
The updated formulation includes 3g of prebiotic fiber, the clinically studied DE111 probiotic strain (Bacillus subtilis), and essential vitamins, targeting gut and immune health in a compact format.
While more Americans are embracing biotics, new data shows confusion remains around the gut microbiome, dietary patterns, and probiotics—highlighting the need for continued consumer education
A new Danone survey shows growing interest in gut health—but also reveals persistent myths and major gaps in consumer understanding of the gut microbiome.
This innovation includes 5g of cane sugar, has 30 calories, and contains no artificial sweeteners. It delivers the classic taste of Pepsi, with the added functional ingredient of 3g of prebiotic fiber.
From bran muffins to prebiotic sodas, the fiber landscape is evolving fast—opening doors for product developers to deliver personalized, multifunctional benefits in both traditional and emerging categories.
Two graduate students receive grants supporting their research into the gut microbiome and probiotics in a program championing the next generation of scientific leaders
This year's grants have been awarded to Owen Hale of Vanderbilt University and Ella Ramamurthy of Rice University, each receiving $25,000 to support innovative research aimed at deepening scientific understanding of yogurt, probiotics and the gut microbiome.
With 20g of grass-fed beef protein, collagen, colostrum, and zero seed oils or refined sugars, Prime Bar delivers real-food performance and fudgy texture for health-conscious snackers
Prime Bar delivers beef-based protein that tastes like dessert, without relying on whey, milk isolates, seed oils, fiber syrups, lecithins, or refined sugars.
Danone invests further in gut health and next-generation biotic science
July 1, 2025
TAC’s founding scientists first discovered the biotic strain Akkermansia muciniphila MucT in 2004 and have since developed it using state-of-the-art technology.
Throughout the IFT event, Layn will be serve functional drink prototypes, including a tasty probiotic drink with Galacan to promote gut-health, and a refreshing tea beverage with US-grown American Ginseng to support energy.