ZBiotics was created by PhDs and is a science company at heart, leveraging probiotics and the power of genetic engineering to deliver new biological functions to the body. ZBiotics’ first product is a probiotic that mimics the function of the liver, but does this in your gut where the toxic byproducts of alcohol tend to form.

ZBiotics’ flagship product, which breaks down an unwanted byproduct of alcohol, is the first in a line of products ZBiotics is creating to help consumers actively engage in healthier lives. Beyond alcohol, ZBiotics is working on other engineered probiotics that will give the body new biological functions: everything from helping the body resist environmental toxins and infection (e.g., lead-contaminated water, radiation) to producing useful and health-promoting nutrients (e.g., fiber, high-quality protein).

“ZBiotics has cracked the code on developing a GMO that helps consumers lead healthier lives,” said Kenneth Ballenegger of Oyster Ventures. “Their first product has been a huge success and resonated with adults who want to feel better and be more productive the day after consuming alcohol. We invested in ZBiotics because they are a team of scientists and technologists who are serious about using the power of genetic engineering to benefit everyday people in completely new ways, and we are excited to see ZBiotics’ upcoming products to help the body deal with the toxic byproducts of today’s often unhealthy environment.”

“We are excited to work with the team at Oyster Ventures who understands our vision of developing genetically-engineered probiotics to drive new biological functions in our body and will help us expand our product line and our customer base worldwide,” said Zack Abbott, PhD and CEO of ZBiotics. “Today’s healthy consumer is interested in taking a more active role in their well-being and are increasingly looking at probiotics as a way to supplement their lifestyle. We are injecting an unprecedented degree of science into this field by developing genetically-engineered solutions that improve health in ways that were previously impossible. This funding will help us in our product development and allow us to grow our company so we can meet the demand we’re already seeing – both here and abroad – from our flagship product.”

Source: ZBiotics

Available in both multi-serve and single-serve, the Yogurt Drinks are available in four dairy-free varieties – Strawberry, Super Berry, Mango and Unsweetened Plain – which are all delicious, creamy, lower in sugar and flavored from real fruit. Through the launch of their Yogurt Drinks, Califia Farms is set to disrupt a new category and build upon the skyrocketing success that the brand has achieved with nut milks and coffee.

“Increasingly, consumers are realizing the importance of probiotics because of their enormous digestive and immune health benefits,” says Greg Steltenpohl, CEO, Califia Farms. “And until now, there hasn’t been a non-dairy yogurt that delivers the delicious taste and creamy texture people want. At Califia, we’ve set the gold standard for nut milks and creamers, and were able to create an almond and coconut based Yogurt Drink that delivers 10 billion live, active probiotics that are truly great tasting.”

Since the brand entered store shelves, Califia Farms has disrupted and grown the nut-milk market with their high-quality, dairy-free milks. In 2016, Califia Farms accounted for 75% of the nut-milk category growth in the natural channel1. The company aims to continue this success through the launch of their Yogurt Drinks, which also mark Califia Farms’ expansion into an all-new category.

“I’m thrilled about this delicious, better nutrition option,” says Ashley Koff, RD, CEO, The Better Nutrition Program. “Until now, consumers faced compromises in their yogurt and probiotic choices. The unique combination of this clinically-proven probiotic, cultured into a delicious dairy-free yogurt, delivers what I want people to choose more often.”

Source: Califia Farms