Cork company PrecisionBiotics celebrates decade of flagship product

Launched in 2014, the firm's product Alflorex is now sold in 22 countries worldwide 

Cormac Kearney, CEO Pamex, Dr Eileen Murphy, Head of Health and Science Technology Novonesis, Alison Winger, General Manager Novonesis Ireland, An Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD and Colm O’Sullivan, Head of Ireland PrecisionBiotics at The Glucksman Gallery, UCC for a celebration of Cork company PrecisionBiotics. The event marked 10 years of PrecisionBiotics' flagship product, Alflorex. Pic: Darragh Kane

Tánaiste Micheál Martin joined Cork company, PrecisionBiotics this week to mark a decade of success for their product, Alflorex. 

Taking place in the Glucksman Gallery in University College Cork, the event celebrated the firm's flagship food supplement, which was launched in 2014 and is now sold in 22 countries worldwide.

Developed by scientists and gastroenterologists at PrecisionBiotics in collaboration with the APC Microbiome Institute at University College Cork, Alflorex features the exclusive live culture, 35624®, which has undergone rigorous clinical testing and research spanning over 15 years. The product is the leading over-the-counter probiotic among Irish pharmacists.

“It’s wonderful to see the success of an outstanding Cork company like PrecisionBiotics as it continues on its journey of innovation," said Tánaiste, Micheál Martin. 

"The future is bright for the scientists and industry leaders who continue to create top quality and global products at its Irish base."

Commenting on the event, Alison Winger, Ireland’s General Manager of Novonesis said, "As we celebrate a decade of Alflorex in Ireland, we reflect on the profound impact it has had on individuals seeking treatment for gut conditions." 

"Our commitment to delivering effective and scientifically validated solutions remains unwavering. Alflorex continues to redefine standards in gut health, providing relief to those in need." 

PrecisionBiotics was established more than 20 years ago with scientists researching thousands of bacterial cultures, together with experts from the APC Microbiome Institute in UCC, Ireland. Since then, the teams have discovered and tested hundreds of bacterial cultures, using those which have a significant impact on human gut health.