Probi
Probi AB is a Sweden-based company focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and distribution of probiotics. It operates primarily in two business areas: Functional Foods, which collaborates with food companies to integrate probiotics into food products, and Consumer Healthcare, which develops and sells probiotic solutions in partnership with pharmaceutical companies and self-care product producers. Probi's product offerings include well-documented probiotic strains, notably the lp299v strain, and its brands, Probi Digestis and Probi Defendum. The company’s research emphasizes health benefits related to gut health, immune function, nutrient absorption, and overall wellness. Probi's market presence spans multiple regions, including the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific, and it partners with notable firms such as Danone and Kraft Foods to enhance its product reach.
Nutraceutix
Acquisition in 2016
Nutraceutix is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes prescription, over-the-counter, and nutritional products. Utilizing a controlled delivery technology platform, the company creates both water-soluble and insoluble drugs, focusing on a range of therapeutic areas including analgesics, cardiovascular health, diabetes, anti-nausea treatments, and pulmonary care. Nutraceutix offers dietary supplements that often combine ingredients like glucosamine and chondroitin, calcium, and other nutritional components. Among its notable product candidates are a 12-hour extended release formulation of ibuprofen for pain, fever, and inflammation, and a 12-hour formulation of pseudoephedrine designed to alleviate sinus pressure from allergies and colds. Additionally, the company manufactures probiotic powders and nutritional supplements in various forms, including capsules and tablets. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Nutraceutix is a subsidiary of Probi USA, Inc. as of October 2016.
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