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Barcelona, Spain – May 21, 2025 – Wecare Probiotics is thrilled to announce that its leading probiotic strain, Weizmannia (Bacillus) Coagulans BC99 , has been awarded the highly coveted "Ingredient of the Year: Sports Nutrition" at the distinguished NutraIngredients Awards 2025. This premier global recognition celebrates outstanding innovation and scientific excellence in the nutrition industry, distinguishing the finest ingredients and products that drive market advancement. The announcement was made during a gala ceremony in Barcelona, capping off a successful week for Wecare Probiotics at Vitafoods Europe 2025.
The Wecare Probiotics team proudly attended the awards, where BC99's unparalleled efficacy and versatility were highlighted. Backed by 10+ clinical trials and 20+ SCI publications, including specific studies demonstrating enhanced athletic performance, protein absorption, muscle quality, and benefits for stress & anxiety, BC99 is a true game-changer. It has wide-ranging applications, including use in meal replacement powders and gummies in the Americas, Europe, Oceania and other countries and regions. With a high activity of 300 billion CFU/gram, it's also heat-resistant, GRAS-certified, and protected by 12+ invention patents. Its proven versatility also supports balanced gut microbiota, immune response, and overall digestive comfort.
This triumph marks a historic milestone for Wecare Probiotics and the Chinese probiotics industry. Wecare Probiotics stands as the only Chinese probiotic-related company to receive an award at the NutraIngredients Awards 2025, and BC99 is the sole Chinese-developed probiotic product to be recognized among the global winners this year. As a testament to this groundbreaking achievement, a representative from Wecare Probiotics delivered a keynote speech at the awards dinner, sharing insights into BC99's journey and its future impact on the global health and nutrition landscape. This award reinforces Wecare's commitment to delivering science-backed, high-quality probiotic solutions that drive tangible health benefits and showcases China's growing leadership in advanced nutritional science.
About Wecare Probiotics: Wecare Probiotics is a leading global supplier of high-quality probiotic raw materials, renowned for its advanced capability of industrialization. With an annual capacity of 200 tons of concentrated Weizmannia coagulans raw powder, accounting for over 90% of China's total production, Wecare ensures a robust and reliable supply chain. Wecare Probiotics' products are exported to more than 80 countries and regions worldwide, establishing the company as a significant and trusted partner in the global probiotics industry. Wecare is dedicated to advancing human health through innovative, science-backed probiotic solutions.
About the NutraIngredients Awards: The NutraIngredients Awards celebrate the most cutting-edge ingredients, finished products, companies, and research in the nutrition and dietary supplement industries globally. Recognized for their rigorous judging process, the awards highlight excellence and innovation across various health categories.