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CJ Bio and Vita Actives Agree Partnership for BiomeNrich Microbiome Ingredients

30 Apr 2025

Vita Actives, an integral part Dairygold’s Health and Nutrition business unit, is excited to announce a B2B partnership with CJ Bio, the biotechnology division of leading South Korean food company CJ CheilJedang (CJ Bio).

The collaboration will bring CJ Bio’s exclusive range next-generation probiotic and postbiotic ingredients, known globally under the BiomeNrich™ brand, into the Vita Actives family of functional ingredients for the European.

Developed through CJ Bio’s expertise in fermentation technology, the BiomeNrich™ portfolio includes clinically validated probiotic and postbiotic solutions derived from kimchi, humans, and mother’s milk. By leveraging the gut-organ axis, the range of ingredients deliver targeted benefits to meet the increasing consumer demand for microbiome-driven health solutions for gut health, skin, beauty, weight management, and muscle health.
Deepak Sharma, CEO of Vita Actives, expressed his delight at the partnership: “We are delighted to partner with CJ Bio and to welcome the BiomeNrich™ range into our branded ingredient offering. BiomeNrich™ represents the future of microbiome innovation, combining cutting-edge science with natural fermentation processes.

“The BiomeNrich™ range is highly complementary to our existing range of probiotics, prebiotics, enzymes and extracts aimes at gut health and the gut microbiome. With the growing awareness of gut health’s role in specific conditions, and increasing demand for well substantiated ingredients in the microbiome space, we see a tremendous opportunity to help brands develop next-generation health products with BiomeNrich™.”

CJ Bio and Vita Actives Agree Partnership for BiomeNrich Microbiome Ingredients
Image courtesy: Vita Actives Limited

Together, Vita Actives and CJ Bio are poised to provide brands in the global dietary supplement market with next-generation microbiome solutions in the gut health, skin, immunity, hair, weight, and muscle support.

“We are excited to partner with Vita Actives, whose extensive market reach and technical expertise will help bring BiomeNrich™ to the forefront of microbiome health in Europe," said Mina Song, Nutrition Specialties product manager at CJ Europe. "This collaboration allows us to provide brands with unique, clinically supported microbiome solutions that deliver real, measurable health benefits.".”

About Vita Actives

Vita Actives supplies premium nutraceutical ingredients for industries including functional foods, sports nutrition, and health and wellness. With a library of over 2,500 ingredients, Vita Actives is committed to advancing product innovation through science-backed solutions.

About CJ Bio

CJ BIO, a subsidiary of CJ CheilJedang, is a global leader in biotechnology and fermentation-based ingredients, offering cutting-edge solutions for health, nutrition, and sustainability. With a focus on microbiome science and gut health, CJ BIO continues to pioneer innovative probiotic and postbiotic technologies that drive the future of functional health.

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