Blis technologies
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Blis Technologies Limited is a New Zealand biotechnology company that develops healthcare products based on strains of bacteria that produce Bacteriocin-Like Inhibitory Substances.
It sells its patented probiotics K12 & M18 as throat care products direct to market and as a food ingredient via distributor Stratum Nutrition.
gathered and extensively catalogued a collection of more than 2000 BLIS producing bacteria over period of more than 30 years. BLIS Technologies Limited then acquired the rights to this unique collection of BLIS producing bacteria from the University of Otago in New Zealand
and in July 2001, the company was listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. In the time since its listing on the New Zealand Stock Exchange, the company has developed consumer products for throat health, halitosis
(bad breath), complete body probiotic
support for the body, and immune stimulation.
Blis Technologies has been hit by numerous delays in gaining regulatory approval that has slowed its product development and has to frequently raise new capital to cover on going financial losses.
In 2001, Blis took over the assets and brand names of Gourmet Ice Cream Company and now sells probiotic dairy products in New Zealand on a small scale through its subsidiary Blis Functional Foods.
and sought a new distribution arangement with Stratum Nutrition. As a consequence, United States sales fell from $682k to $8k for the half year and the company reported its biggest loss to date.
In 2011, Blis K12 received GRAS
(generally recognised as safe) status from the United States
Food and Drug Administration
, enabling the probiotic
to be used as a food additive.
It sells its patented probiotics K12 & M18 as throat care products direct to market and as a food ingredient via distributor Stratum Nutrition.
History
Professor John Tagg of the Microbiology department at the University of OtagoUniversity of Otago
The University of Otago in Dunedin is New Zealand's oldest university with over 22,000 students enrolled during 2010.The university has New Zealand's highest average research quality and in New Zealand is second only to the University of Auckland in the number of A rated academic researchers it...
gathered and extensively catalogued a collection of more than 2000 BLIS producing bacteria over period of more than 30 years. BLIS Technologies Limited then acquired the rights to this unique collection of BLIS producing bacteria from the University of Otago in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
and in July 2001, the company was listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. In the time since its listing on the New Zealand Stock Exchange, the company has developed consumer products for throat health, halitosis
Halitosis
Halitosis is a term used to describe noticeably unpleasant odors exhaled in breathing. Halitosis is estimated to be the third most frequent reason for seeking dental aid, following tooth decay and periodontal disease.- General :...
(bad breath), complete body probiotic
Probiotic
Probiotics are live microorganisms thought to be beneficial to the host organism. According to the currently adopted definition by FAO/WHO, probiotics are: "Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host"...
support for the body, and immune stimulation.
Blis Technologies has been hit by numerous delays in gaining regulatory approval that has slowed its product development and has to frequently raise new capital to cover on going financial losses.
In 2001, Blis took over the assets and brand names of Gourmet Ice Cream Company and now sells probiotic dairy products in New Zealand on a small scale through its subsidiary Blis Functional Foods.
Awards
2010 Frost and Sullivan - Global; Food and Beverage Ingredients; Entrepreneurial Company of the YearRecent Developments
As of 30 November 2011, Blis terminated its distribution agreement with FrutaromFrutarom
Frutarom Industries Ltd. is one of the world's leading flavor and fragrance companies, in 2008 it had sales of over $473 million. The company’s shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, where it is a constitute of the TA-100 Index of leading...
and sought a new distribution arangement with Stratum Nutrition. As a consequence, United States sales fell from $682k to $8k for the half year and the company reported its biggest loss to date.
In 2011, Blis K12 received GRAS
Gras
Gras is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France.-Population:-References:*...
(generally recognised as safe) status from the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
Food and Drug Administration
Food and Drug Administration
The Food and Drug Administration is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, one of the United States federal executive departments...
, enabling the probiotic
Probiotic
Probiotics are live microorganisms thought to be beneficial to the host organism. According to the currently adopted definition by FAO/WHO, probiotics are: "Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host"...
to be used as a food additive.