OptiBiotix to showcase pioneering health products at Vitafoods Europe

OptiBiotix Health Plc., a leading life sciences company focused on harnessing the power of human microbiome modulation to tackle obesity, high cholesterol and diabetes, will showcase its pioneering health products LPLDL® and SlimBiome® at Vitafoods Europe next month.

OptiBiotix, which is developing a range of solutions tailored to provide specific health benefits, will co-exhibit with Sacco System at the show, which takes place in Geneva, Switzerland, May 15-17, 2018. Sacco System is a network of four biotech companies that supply natural and functional products to the food, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries around the world.

Following a successful European manufacturing and supply agreement between OptiBiotix and Sacco in 2017, the two companies have recently entered into a new agreement to cover the USA and the rest of the world. It grants Sacco exclusive licence to manufacture and supply OptiBiotix’s cholesterol and blood pressure reducing probiotic strain LPLDL®.

Both LPLDL and SlimBiome have been shortlisted for the NutraIngredients Awards as Probiotic Product of the Year and Ingredient of the Year: Weight Management. The awards take place on May 16 in Geneva after day two of Vitafoods Europe.

Per Rehné, Commercial Director at OptiBiotix Health Plc., said: “Harnessing the microbiome is the next frontier in human health and OptiBiotix is making huge strides in making the tangible health benefits of microbiome science commercially available.

“All OptiBiotix solutions are created with a scientifically-backed foundation and Vitafoods attendees will have the chance to experience everything we have to offer to suit a multitude of customer needs.”
Visitors to the show will also be able to find out more about OptiBiotix’s SlimBiome® weight management formulation. Used as a functional ingredient in the production of snack bars, meal replacement, fruit, dairy and bread products, delivering opportunities in a range of food applications for healthy calorie reduction and hassle free lifestyle. Examples will be on show at Vitafoods for visitors to review.
Held at the Palexpo Convention Center in Geneva, Vitafoods shows the latest developments in nutraceutical ingredients, products and services from around the world, with attendees from over 115 countries. OptiBiotix and Sacco will be on stand E39.