Belgium: Danone acquires supplement firm The Akkermansia Company

Danone, the food and beverage multinational, has announced the acquisition of The Akkermansia Company (TAC), a Belgian biotech firm claimed to have nearly two decades of research and development in the field of biotics.

Founded in 2004, TAC discovered and developed the biotic strain Akkermansia muciniphila MucT, reportedly shown to strengthen the gut barrier, reduce inflammation and help counteract metabolic conditions such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

“Expanding deeper into gut health is a key facet of Danone’s Renew strategy, as it doubles down on science and innovation, and as consumer interest in healthy products continues to rise”, the company said in a statement.

TAC’s Healthy Weight supplement pairs its proprietary biotic with EGCG Green Tea and Chromium to help manage weight and support longevity.

Source: Danone / TAC

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