Meet the 2024 Probiota Americas Pioneers: BIOMILQ, HelloBiome & Preebio

Every year, NutraIngredients-USA invites innovative early-stage companies to apply to be a ‘Probiota Pioneer’, and our three chosen winners gain the opportunity to showcase their solution on stage. In this session, each pioneer will present their company before joining a panel discussion, in which we will delve deeper into their visions and their experiences as entrepreneurs in this space.

The pioneering trio will join us at Probiota Americas​ in Salt Lake City to present their companies and network with the industry.

BIOMILQ 

BIOMILQ is a women-owned and science-led startup building a mammary biomanufacturing platform to produce bioauthentic human milk ingredients to advance human health. By combining the unique capabilities of human mammary cells with a scalable biomanufacturing process, BIOMILQ aims to demonstrate the power of its platform to promote gut, immune and brain health by implementing human milk ingredients into a range of existing products including infant formula.

"We know that many components of human milk have a strong positive influence on infant microbiome community establishment and infant health," said Dr. Zachary Holmes, product development team lead, BIOMILQ. "We're really excited that BIOMILQ is able to get on stage as a Probiota Pioneer and share with the industry how we are working to increase access to many of these valuable components for babies that aren't able to receive the recommended exposure to breast milk."

HelloBiome 

HelloBiome is an innovative B2B biotech startup, leveraging the microbiome to transform consumer health. It democratizes microbiome data access and leverages AI to create personalized health solutions. HelloBiome said its hub drastically improves data accuracy by 100% and reduces R&D costs by 40%. The company is advancing to an AI-based ingredient discovery platform for licensing new ingredients and formulations. Trusted by over 20 clients, including notable consumer brands, HelloBiome is not just forecasting consumer health's future—it is actively crafting it, focusing on personalized wellbeing through the power of the microbiome. 

"We are living in an exciting era as the consumer health and beauty industry shifts its innovation focus towards the microbiome," said Elsa Jungman, PhD, founder & chief executive officer, HelloBiome.

"Hellobiome is thrilled to pioneer this space with our advanced data collection technology and AI models, providing the industry with more personalized and targeted solutions. It is a true honor to be recognized among other incredible pioneers who are building better health solutions, one microbiome at a time. We could not be more thankful to the Probiota Pioneer Committee for this recognition.”

Preebio

Preebio, a pioneering start-up, leads the gut health revolution with its groundbreaking protein-based prebiotics. The company said its innovative product range is scientifically proven to be more effective than current carbohydrate-based prebiotics in impacting gut microbiome, selectively boosting probiotics, offering a range of health benefits such as improved digestion, reduced inflammation, enhanced immune response and increased well-being.

Preebio's mission is to make these protein-based prebiotics accessible to all, revolutionizing global health. Beyond individual impact, the company empowers manufacturers, elevating the entire prebiotic and probiotic industry. With a blend of science and passion, Preebio stands at the forefront of transformative gut health solutions.

“Preebio is thrilled to be recognized as a Probiota Pioneer," said Saul Koder, chief executive officer at Preebio. "This honor not only validates our commitment to innovative prebiotic research at Preebio, but it also reflects the potential impact of our work on global health and nutrition. We are excited to continue pushing boundaries, driving innovation, and ultimately making a meaningful difference in people's lives through our pioneering efforts in the field of prebiotics and probiotics."

Probiota Americas

Registration is already open for the three-day event, which will take place June 10-12 at the Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City.

Our 2024 event promises three days of engaging, inspiring and informative sessions covering a wide array of topics including Microbiome Modulation to Support Women’s Health, Prebiotics, Healthcare Practitioners, Retailer Insights, Gut-Brain Axis, Companion Animals, Tech Advances and much more.

The event program features presentations and panel discussions from a range of stakeholders, including industry, academia, regulatory and market experts. Attendees can expect to see speakers from ODSP, Supergut, Nouri, The University of California Davis, International Probiotics Association, SPINS and more. 

DSHEA Summit

The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas will be preceded by the landmark DSHEA Summit​, hosted by NutraIngredients-USA and supported by the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA). This half-day event will bring together the architects of the law, key industry stakeholders and former and current FDA officials to discuss the past, present and future of the U.S. dietary supplements industry.

The DSHEA Summit will take place at the Hyatt Regency, Salt Lake City on Monday, June 10, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Delegates can bundle registrations for both the DSHEA Summit and the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas. Please click HERE​ for more information and to register.