Probiotics Patent Landscape Report 2025: Opportunities In Expanding R&D Due To Rapid Patent Growth, Especially In China

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The probiotics market presents key opportunities in expanding R&D due to rapid patent growth, especially in China. Key sectors include functional foods and beverages, with notable innovation in microencapsulation and strain-specific formulations. Major players like Nestlé and Chr. Hansen drive market positioning through strategic partnerships.

Dublin, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Probiotics Patent Landscape Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets's offering.
The Probiotics Patent Landscape Report provides an in-depth patent landscape analysis, covering 14,780 patents from 2010 to 2024, collected across major global jurisdictions.

This comprehensive dataset is derived from international patent filings and includes details on market sales trends, growth projections, and technology clustering, forming the basis for examining the evolution of probiotic technologies. By integrating both quantitative and qualitative data, the report establishes a solid foundation for assessing patent applications, technological advancements, and market growth in the probiotics sector. This multifaceted approach supports insights into current competitive positioning and potential areas for future expansion in probiotic-based health, food, and therapeutic applications.
The report is organized into key sections, each offering critical insights into various aspects of the probiotics industry. The primary sections include the Patent Landscape Overview, Market and Competitor Analysis, Technology Analysis, and Key Players. Each section provides a unique viewpoint designed to support strategic decisions for research, investment, and competitive positioning within the probiotics domain.
Landscape Overview
The landscape overview presents a clear picture of patent activity in probiotics, tracing trends from 2010 to 2024. The analysis reveals a ninefold increase in patent filings over 14 years, with a sharp acceleration since 2015 and a peak in 2023 with over 1,505 new patents. China leads globally with 6,747 patents, followed by the United States with 3,220 patents, while Europe and South Korea also show notable contributions. The strong growth trend indicates a surge in R&D and commercial interest, with most recent filings expected to translate into new market-ready probiotic products in the coming years.
Market Analysis Section
The market analysis section explores the commercial dimensions of the probiotics sector, including global market value, sales trends, and regional segmentation. The probiotics market was valued at ~$50 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a 7-8% CAGR through 2030. Functional foods and beverages account for 85-90% of total sales, led by dairy-based products such as yogurt and kefir. The Asia-Pacific region, particularly China and Japan, leads in consumption, followed by North America and Europe. Aligning market data with patent activity reveals strong overlaps between regions of high R&D intensity and consumer demand, highlighting growth potential in dietary supplements and animal feed applications.
Technology Analysis Section
The technology analysis section reviews core areas in probiotic innovation, such as fermentation processes, stability enhancement, and targeted delivery systems. Top IPC categories include A61K35 (medicinal preparations containing materials of undetermined constitution), A23L33 (modifying nutritive qualities of foods; dietetic products), and C12N1 (microorganisms; compositions thereof). Leading technology trends include microencapsulation for probiotic survival, precision fermentation, and development of strain-specific formulations for gut health, immunity, and metabolic support. This section pinpoints the technology clusters and dominant patent themes shaping the next generation of probiotic innovations.
Top Player Section
The top player section offers insights into leading organizations in probiotic innovation, such as Nestle SA, Chr. Hansen AS, Probi AB, Alimentary Health Ltd., and DuPont Nutrition Biosciences APS. Each player is profiled by patent holdings, technology focus, and market reach. For instance, Nestle SA leads with 725 patents (plus 256 pending) and specializes in functional nutrition, infant health, and microbiome-targeted therapies, while Chr. Hansen emphasizes natural probiotic cultures for food, pharmaceutical, and agricultural applications. The report also maps collaboration networks among key players, showing how strategic alliances and research partnerships are accelerating innovation and expanding market presence.
Overall, the report provides a comprehensive view of the probiotics industry - from patent and market trends to competitive dynamics and technological priorities. Each section interlinks to present a cohesive understanding of the state and future direction of probiotic science and commercialization. By blending patent data, market insights, and in-depth analysis of key technologies and players, the report functions as an essential guide for stakeholders in R&D, policy-making, and investment who aim to leverage advancements in probiotics for market success.
What You Will Get:

• 120+ Pages PDF Full Report
• 40+ Pages PDF Slides
• Excel File of each figure including extended data

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• Chief Marketing Officer
• Business Development Professionals
• Corporate Strategy Executives
• R&D and Innovation Officers
• Investment Analysts
• Product Managers
• Marketing Directors
• Sales Directors
• Vice President - Sales
• Vice President - Marketing
• Heads of Marketing
• Analysts
• Corporate Planning Professionals
• Product Marketing Managers
• Market Intelligence Experts
• Heads of Innovation
• Strategy Heads
• Chief Operating Officers
• Business Analysts
• Sales Consultants
• Academics

Key Topics Covered:
Key Findings
Executive Summary
Introduction
Patent Landscape Overview

• Patent Family Analysis
• Patent-Market Coverage
• Geographical jurisdiction
• Global probiotics Patent Distribution
• Global probiotics Patent Activity

Market and Competitor Analysis

• Market at a Glance
• Market Share of Main Producers
• Main Processes in Probiotics Production
• Top Applicants
• Probiotics Patent Leaders Analysis
• Market Coverage of Top Applicants
• Top Owners
• Highly-Cited Applicants
• Collaboration
• Top Ten Applicants' collaborations
• The strongest cooperation networks
• Pioneer companies in the last 5 years
• Top applicant clustering
• Pending patents

Technology Analysis

• Top Technologies
• Top Technologies by Class
• Top Technologies by Sub-Class
• Top Technologies by Main-Group
• Key Patents
• The main themes of patents
• Technology clustering
• Top inventors

Key Players' Patent Profile

Nestle SA

• Nestle SA company Overview
• Patent family analysis
• Top Processes
• Top Technologies
• Collaboration
• Merge and Acquisitions
• Key patents
• Topic modeling
• Patents clustering

Chr Hansen AS

• Chr Hansen AS Overview
• Patent family analysis
• Top Processes
• Top Technologies
• Collaboration
• Merge and Acquisitions
• Key patents
• Topic modeling
• Patents clustering

Probi AB

• Probi AB company Overview
• Patent family analysis
• Top Processes
• Top Technologies
• Collaboration
• Merge and Acquisitions
• Key patents
• Topic modeling
• Patents clustering

Alimentary Health Ltd

• Alimentary Health Ltd Overview
• Patent family analysis
• Top Processes
• Top Technologies
• Collaboration
• Merge and Acquisitions
• Key patents
• Topic modeling
• Patents clustering

Dupont Nutrition Biosci Aps

• Dupont Nutrition Biosci Aps Overview
• Patent family analysis
• Top Processes
• Top Technologies
• Collaboration
• Merge and Acquisitions
• Key patents
• Topic modeling
• Patents clustering

Companies Featured

• Nestle SA
• Chr. Hansen AS
• Probi AB
• Alimentary Health Ltd.
• DuPont Nutrition Biosciences APS
• Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.
• Danone S.A.
• Changsha Xiehaoji Bioengineering Co.
• Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd.
• Weikang Probiotics Suzhou
• uBiome, Inc.

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