Innovation

Innovation is an important part of Winclove probiotics' contribution to the biotechnology industry and the United Nations Development Goals, specifically SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. The company drives innovation by combining sustainable practices with advanced scientific research. They develop indication-specific, multispecies probiotic formulations through collaborations with researchers and partners around the world that drive innovation and impact (Winclove Probiotics, 2025). 

They have a new facility that features a self-engineered renewable energy hub which supplies clean power to the company and buildings that surround, while using sustainability checklists and customer feedback to continuously improve formulations, instructions, and packaging. By emphasizing the importance of environmentally responsible practices and merging scientific advancement, Winclove Probiotics ensures its innovation contributes to improving the quality of life for as many people around the world as possible. (Winclove Probiotics, 2025.)

Inspiration

We chose to interview Winclove Probiotics because we think it is a great and inspiring company. We already visited Winclove once with our school, where we toured the company. During that visit, we saw how they work, how friendly the people were, and how much attention they give to health and sustainability. This made a strong impression on us.

At Winclove, we noticed that they don’t just make probiotics. They also really want to contribute to a healthier and fairer world. They think about the future and about how they can make a positive impact. This aligns very well with the SDGs we are working on for our project.

Because we had already visited the company, we wanted to learn even more. It felt like Winclove is a company that doesn’t just talk about sustainability, they actually take action. We found that very inspiring. That is why we chose to interview them: to learn more about their ideas, how they work, and how they try to make the world a better place.

Overall impact

Winclove Probiotics creates a broad and meaningful impact by improving global health, advancing scientific progress, and promoting environmentally responsible production. By developing indication-specific, multispecies probiotic formulations, the company contributes directly to better health and well-being worldwide. By working closely with international researchers and partners, Winclove strengthens innovation within the biotechnology sector and helps translate advanced scientific knowledge into practical health solutions. At the same time, the company integrates sustainability into every aspect of its operations, from its self-engineered renewable energy hub to continuous improvements in packaging and production processes. By combining scientific advancement with responsible consumption and production, Winclove Probiotics demonstrates how innovation can improve quality of life while protecting the environment.

Business benefit

By improving science-based probiotic formulations, Winclove Probiotics has strengthened its leading position in microbiome innovation. A long-term commitment to SDG 3 and SDG 12 reinforces brand credibility and attracts partners seeking health-focused solutions that are also produced sustainably. With a B impact score of 103.1, the company has a strong social and environmental performance, which will help maintain trust with clients and stakeholders.

Wincloves' investment in sustainable operations, including circular packaging, screening of suppliers, and its renewable energy hub, decreases operational risk and increases efficiency. The company’s diverse teams in research, product development, and sustainability enable seamless transitions of new probiotic concepts from the lab to the market.

With global interest in microbiome health accelerating, Winclove is well-positioned to meet the rising demand for well-researched probiotic solutions. Sustainability is already integrated into the company’s core, and this strategy has enabled Winclove to secure new partnerships and strengthen its long-term international growth prospects.

Social and environmental benefit

On a fundamental level, Winclove Probiotics' purification mission to improve life for the world, in itself, drives remarkable social and environmental value, thereby forming a symbiotic relationship between humanity’s well-being and nature’s overall happiness. By creating highly efficient probiotics, it significantly drives social value towards improving overall healthcare for humanity, which is further strengthened by partnerships in social interactions. 

Its value in improving society is further enhanced by considering a sustainable environment, thereby creating overall social value. These societal values are again skillfully applied to protecting nature by adopting an innovative approach to sustainability. By acting proactively, it reduces its impact on the environment by championing a circular economy across all its operations, especially through its reusable packaging initiatives. It is a pioneering energy hub that not only powers its facilities with renewable energy but also shares energy with its surrounding neighbourhoods.

By taking into consideration the company's overall social responsibility towards sustainable living, they again address there consumers by advising them to opt for water rather than dairy, there overall focus on resource optimization, such as water management, biodiversity, etc., to make its overall presence in society meaningful while contributing significantly towards improving overall health for society while significantly decreasing its impact on nature.

Interview

Manon Bezemer, Head of Purpose & Impact and B Keeper

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