The foods we eat directly influence the composition and balance of the gut microbiome. Consuming a diet rich in biotics, fibre, and certain types of dairy can promote a healthy gut environment.

 

While the discovery of gut microflora dates back to the 1840s, it was not until 2012 when the Human Microbiome Project (HMP) was published that a renewed interest in gut health from both the scientific community and the public began to grow.¹ As a direct result, there is an increasing consumer appetite for all things gut-related and gut-adjacent. Nearly three in five US adults say they try to consume foods that encourage a healthy gut/microbiome, highlighting the growing importance of nourishing gut bacteria with the right nutrients.²

 

Food and beverage brands are seizing these expanding opportunities to innovate with biotics, dairy, and fibre, carving out a meaningful space in digestive health and developing products that cater to growing consumer demand for gut-friendly offerings.

 

Join this Fi Global Insights webinar on foods to support a healthy gut to learn about the latest innovations defining the digestive health space.