OptiBiotix Health PLC - York, England-based life sciences company - Hails ‘significant progress’ in SweetBiotix commercial scale production. Says it is currently in discussions with commercial partners to launch SweetBiotix products. SweetBiotix is a low calorie alternative to sugar. Chief Executive Officer Stephen O’Hara says: ‘Consumer concerns over sugar and the safety of several sugar substitutes have materialised into companies reformulating existing and/or launching new products containing natural, safe, and healthy alternatives. The company believes its sweet, high fibre, low calorie, prebiotic fibre SweetBiotix products are ideally positioned to launch at a time when many companies are actively looking for a natural alternative to meet this need.’

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