ADM's Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305 Wins Functional Ingredient of the Year at Gulfood Manufacturing

ADM celebrated a major moment at the 2025 Gulfood Manufacturing Industry Excellence Awards, where Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305 was named Functional Ingredient of the Year. The recognition highlights the global momentum behind ADM's growing microbiome portfolio and reinforces the company's commitment to science-backed solutions that meet consumer wellness needs.

Discovered by the Asahi Group and now distributed globally through ADM, CP2305 is supported by robust clinical research. Eight human trials have shown its potential to help reduce stress, support emotional well-being, improve key aspects of sleep quality in addition to supporting women's health. Because CP2305 is a postbiotic, it offers manufacturers exceptional formulation stability, opening opportunities across functional foods, supplements, and emerging delivery formats.

"We're thrilled to see Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305 recognized at Gulfood Manufacturing," said Marie Benedicte Charpentier, Health & Wellness Marketing Director, EMEA. "This award reflects not just the science behind CP2305, but the collaborative effort across our teams and partners to bring clinically supported, consumer-relevant solutions to market. It's a testament to ADM's commitment to innovation that truly makes a difference for consumers."

At Gulfood Manufacturing, one of the world's largest food and beverage trade shows, the judging panel highlighted CP2305's rare combination of scientific credibility, application flexibility, and relevance to today's wellness-driven consumers. The award also reflects strong collaboration with Asahi, CP2305's manufacturer who ADM partnered with to market the ingredient, demonstrating how cross-industry innovation can accelerate access to new health ingredients worldwide.

For ADM, the honor marks not only a product milestone but also a strategic step in shaping the future of microbiome innovation. The win reinforces ADM's growing leadership in next-generation wellness ingredients and signals the beginning of a new era in accessible, clinically supported microbiome solutions.

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