{"id":863,"date":"2026-05-26T14:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T14:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drouki.com\/?p=863"},"modified":"2026-05-26T14:55:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T14:55:00","slug":"probiotic-americas-2026-market-trends-regulations-microbiome-mitigation-of-environmental-contaminants-companion-animal-headlines-day-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drouki.com\/?p=863","title":{"rendered":"Probiotic Americas 2026: Market Trends, Regulations, Microbiome Mitigation of Environmental Contaminants, Companion Animal Headlines Day 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"pn_rw\">\n<p class=\"c-paragraph b-article-body-skinny\"><b>probiotic america<\/b>hosted by NutraIngredients in collaboration with the International Probiotics Association, will be held from June 8th to 10th at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver. The three-day conference will feature world-leading experts presenting the latest scientific, technological, regulatory, business and market insights. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"b-article-body-skinny b-article-body-header b-article-body__h2\">Morning: Market conditions<\/h2>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph b-article-body-skinny\">Day 1 will start early with a breakfast briefing hosted by IFF Health Sciences that will shed light on translating microbiome innovations into real-world performance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph b-article-body-skinny\"><b>nick gibson<\/b>Product Insights Lead, <b>Nielsen IQ<\/b> The main session begins by examining what is driving the growth of the probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics market across Canada and the United States. <b>Peter McMath<\/b>Chief Growth Officer; <b>WPIC Marketing + Technology <\/b>intention<b> <\/b>He will then take to the stage to share insights on the Asian microbiome market and explore how Asian consumers use market data to find and purchase probiotics, prebiotics and microbiome supplements. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph b-article-body-skinny\">The conversation then moves to a panel discussion on the regulatory landscape in Canada and the United States. Learn about ongoing efforts to modernize regulation of natural health products\/nutraceuticals and the implications for companies in this space. The panel will feature: <b>George Paraskevakos<\/b>Managing Director, <b>IPA, Robert Durkin<\/b>Co-Chair of the Regulatory Practice Group; <b>Amin Wasserman Gulnani<\/b>, <b>and Dr. John Paul Powers<\/b>partners and scientific advisors; <b>Gowling WLG<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph b-article-body-skinny\">Then I&#8217;ll introduce the next presentation. <b>Dr. Xiaowen Huang<\/b>Senior Scientist, Research and Development, Microbiome and Functional Innovation, <b>synbiotech<\/b>will discuss the company&#8217;s work in the areas of probiotics and muscle health, specifically how muscle strength is linked to healthspan resilience. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"b-article-body-skinny b-article-body-header b-article-body__h2\">Probiotic Pioneer<\/h2>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph b-article-body-skinny\">Each year, NutraIngredients spotlights three innovative early-stage companies to showcase their solutions on stage. The probiotic pioneers of 2026 are: <b>clostrabio, holobiome<\/b>and <b>Kyoga<\/b>. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"b-article-body-skinny b-article-body-header b-article-body__h2\">PM: Mitigation of environmental pollutants<\/h2>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph b-article-body-skinny\">The afternoon session will spotlight the potential of the microbiome and probiotics to reduce environmental pollutants and feature the latest science supporting the role of microbiome regulators in reducing levels of PFAS, microplastics, and PCBs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph b-article-body-skinny\">The session starts like this <b>Professor Stan Kubow<\/b> Graduated from the Faculty of Human Nutrition <b>mcgill university<\/b> We discuss how gut microbes, probiotics, and bacterial extracellular vesicles (bEVs) function as mediators of environmental pollutant toxicity, with a focus on polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). <b>Dr. Anna Lindell<\/b>Vice President of Technology; <b>canbiotics<\/b> The company will then share its pioneering research on the remarkable ability of human gut bacteria to bioaccumulate PFAS. <b>alan johnston<\/b>director, <b>nutritional support<\/b> and <b>Dr. Chithong Rao<\/b>Principal Investigator, <b>blue fa<\/b> Then present certain data <i>Plants of the genus Lactipran Bacillus<\/i> Strains that can accumulate microplastics and reduce inflammation. Professor Kubou, Dr. Lindell, and Dr. Rao will then participate in a panel discussion to further explore the possibilities of this exciting area of \u200b\u200bresearch. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph b-article-body-skinny\">Before participants take a networking break, <b>Dr Hariom Yadav<\/b> from <b>USF Microbiome Center<\/b> Discuss metabolic health opportunities with a focus on <i>Akkermansia muciniphila.<\/i> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"b-article-body-skinny b-article-body-header b-article-body__h2\">companion animal <\/h2>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph b-article-body-skinny\">The last session of day one will focus on our furry friends. Probiotics have been a mainstay in the pet supplement market for years, but are we seeing growth in other microbiome modulators such as prebiotics, postbiotics, and phages? This session explores the science, market, and quality standards needed to succeed in the companion animal space.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph b-article-body-skinny\"><b>ronaldo avela washed<\/b>Business Development, Operations and Regulatory Affairs Manager; <b>Paul Dick &#038; Associates, <\/b>It begins with an overview of the companion animal biotics market opportunity and regulatory landscape in the Americas, followed by an overview. <b>Dr. Martha Klein<\/b>Senior Manager, Veterinary Technology Communications <b>Nestl\u00e9 Purina Pet Care<\/b>We will share lessons learned from our research and development. <i>Enterococcus lactis<\/i> SF68.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph b-article-body-skinny\">Day 1 will conclude with a panel discussion on companion animal health. <b>Dr. Jake Barrett<\/b>CEO, <b>Cambiocin<\/b>, <b>Ahna Brutlag<\/b>Vice President of Veterinary Services and Senior Veterinary Toxicologist; <i>safety call international<\/i>, <b>Dr. Lindsay Sumners<\/b>Director of CD&#038;D Health and Wellness, Pet and Animal Welfare; <b>ADM, Dr. Jordon Gruber<\/b>Director of Pet Health and Nutrition, <b>IFF Health Sciences.<\/b> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"b-article-body-skinny b-article-body-header b-article-body__h2\">probiotic america<\/h2>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph b-article-body-skinny\">Key themes explored on days two and three include longevity and healthspan, phages and viromes, vegetable fermentation for a changing world, weight management, prebiotics, women&#8217;s health, innovations in action, and a closing future focus panel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph b-article-body-skinny\">Click for more information and to register <b>here<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>#Probiotic #Americas #Market #Trends #Regulations #Microbiome #Mitigation #Environmental #Contaminants #Companion #Animal #Headlines #Day<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>probiotic americahosted by NutraIngredients in collaboration with the International Probiotics Association, will be held from June 8th to 10th at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver. 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