Corporate Profile
Probio: Advanced Probiotic Technology PROBIO is a product developer and producer of non-toxic, fully bio degradable and sustainable probiotic based chemical alternatives. These product have been designed to be a direct replacement Advanced Probiotic Technology Provides Platform to many man-made toxic chemicals for Success currently being used in homes, commercial PROBIO probiotic microbial strains are grown in what is businesses and agriculture operations known as consortia (a co-growth environment), allowing each strain to interact with other strains throughout within Southern Africa. development. This proprietary method is very similar to how
Probiokashi (PTY)Ltd t/a PROBIO sources the best quality probiotic microbes from around the world to manufacture and distribute its unique Advanced Probiotic Technology products, creating environmentally safe and sustainable solutions for dozens of agricultural, industrial and consumer needs.
microbes occur in nature, versus the more common practice of growing singular strains in a pure-culture format and then blending different strains together at the time of packaging. PROBIO consortia-grown microbes give our products a range of benefits above and beyond other probiotic products currently on the market, including.
Superior Effectiveness
Broad Temperature and pH Survival Range
When introduced to a ‘host’ – whether a human digestive system, a wastewater treatment plant, a field of potatoes or a backyard garden - PROBIO microbes grown in consortia are much better prepared for what they are supposed to do: contribute to the health and vibrancy of their host.
PROBIO products maintain a guaranteed viable cell count under a temperature range of 50C to 500C and pH range of 2-14. This means that unopened products do not require refrigerated storage and handling, unlike many other microbial products.
Co-operation
Superior Quality Controls Ensures Product Reliability
The probiotic microbes grown in consortia can cooperate to overcome difficult environmental conditions such as water stress, salinity stress and heat stress. This co-operation involves each of the probiotic microbial types performing separate functions which when combined are more effective than the individuals alone.
Each strain used in PROBIO products is naturally occurring, not genetically modified and non-pathogenic to humans, animals and plants. PROBIO products are produced in our state-ofthe-art fermentation facility using Good Manufacturing Practices. By closely controlling manufacturing and maintaining rigorous process and quality control standards, PROBIO guarantees consistent, high quality products.
Outstanding Shelf Life and Stability The minimum shelf life of PROBIO products with guaranteed microbial activity is 12 months.
Probio Identity Therefore adding a combination of complex organic molecules, mineral nutrients and genetically diverse probiotic bacterial communities to these environments will not only make them more robust to environmental changes but will also detoxify them. This is the basic principle of Advanced Probiotic Technology: The creation of a complex, genetically diverse and robust/anti-fragile living environment through the use of a consortia of probiotic bacteria together with complex food sources.
PROBIO Brand Icon The PROBIO brand icon of two interlocking beneficial microbes forming a dynamic vortex incorporates the fundamental concept of Advanced Probiotic Technology where co-operation and co-existence leads to the levity we associate with life.
All Natural and Bio-degradable All products manufactured by PROBIO carry the Natural and Biodegradable Icon as a commitment by PROBIO that its ingredients, manufacturing process and products are not further burdens on the environment and contribute to building a sustainable future for all. ADVANCED PROBIOTIC TECHNOLOGY
Advanced Probiotic Technology Products with this logo have been manufactured using the highest-quality effective and beneficial microbes, ingredients, proprietary formulas, culturing processes and quality control standards developed by the Probio research and manufacturing team.
Probiotics for Life It is estimated that there are 5 x 1030 bacteria on Earth. That is more bacterial biomass than all plants and animals combined. There are 100 trillion individual bacteria living in the human intestine. This is ten times more than the number of cells that make up the human body. These intestinal bacteria contain 100 times as many genes as the human genome. We humans are literally bacterial and the earth is truly a bacterial planet. Without bacteria, life would be unthinkable. It is only a small minority of bacteria that are antagonistic to life in that they cause bad odours, disease and illness. Unfortunately these “bad” bacteria have given the majority of bacteria a bad reputation and all bacteria have been wrongly labeled as “germs’ to be eradicated. Not only is this approach unscientific it is dangerous as the beneficial bacteria (probiotics is the scientific term) are caught up in this warfare and we end up losing important allies in life. Microbiologists have discovered that bacteria communicate using chemical signals to co-ordinate their activities called quorum sensing. Bacterial communities with a large genetic diversity are therefore more robust in dealing with environmental changes since they have a better chance of supporting each other in their survival reactions to these changes. The measure therefore of an environments health is its bacterial genetic diversity. The simpler environments tend to have a small bacterial genetic diversity and these environments tend to be absorbed into more complex and bacterially diverse environments. Manmade environments tend to be of the simpler kind and are often also polluted.
In our intestinal system probiotic bacteria have been shown to contribute to healthy digestion, the stimulation of cell growth, the control of pathogens and immune function. It is now common practice for medical doctors to prescribe a course of probiotic bacteria at the same time as a course in antibiotics. The antibiotics kill both the good and bad bacteria indiscriminately whilst the probiotics re-populate the intestine with good bacteria. Since our skin is also an environmental niche for bacteria to live. The usage of beneficial probiotic bacteria for skincare has delivered positive results in the treatment of sun blemishes and eczema. Probiotic bacteria are known to produce very powerful anti-oxidants, just what the skin requires due to the affect of sunlight causing free-radical damage. Using probiotics to preserve and increase the digestibility of food through fermentation has been common in most cultures and a few well known examples include salami, parma ham, sauerkraut, kimchi, yoghurt, miso, soy sauce, wine, beer, vinegar and cheese. Now an exciting new generation of probiotic fermented “superfoods” have been developed using the next generation of probiotics. Bad odours indicate the presence of toxin producing pathogens growing on organic material. The new generation of probiotics can be used to control odours by outcompeting pathogens for organic material and neutralizing odour compounds. Probiotics will also remain living on the surfaces where they were applied and continue doing the job of odour and pathogen control Domesticated animals also benefit from probiotics and researchers are discovering the role probiotics play in the digestive health, coat care and habitat hygiene of our pets and farmed animals. Probiotic bacteria such as purple non-sulphur bacteria (PNSB) have shown promise in cleaning wastewater, biohydrogen production and odor control. PNSB are also able to produce oxygen, fix nitrogen and secrete useful organic compounds such as amino acids, fatty acids, anti-oxidants, enzymes and plant hormones, which have made their usage in crop agriculture widespread. Endophytic probiotic bacteria that live inside plant tissues have been shown to contribute to plant health through induced systemic resistance and the production of plant growth hormones.
Probio Retail Products
Home and Garden
Human Health
Companion Animals
Neutralise household odours associated with pets, cooking, smoking and toilets. Discover the benefits of safe and effective household cleaning and mould management. Manage septic tanks and drains with ease and confidence. Compost all your food waste at home. Make garden compost within 6-9 weeks. Treat your pot plants, garden plants and lawn for health and vigor. Flowering plants are more prolific and the colours more vivid. Keep your garden ponds healthy and algae free. Maintain aquarium water quality with minimal effort for improved fish health.
Strengthen the immune system and restore the balance of your digestive tract with the human probiotic range.
Neutralise pet odours. Strengthen your pet’s immune system and restore balance to their digestive tract with our probiotic feed supplements. Maintain your pets coat health.
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odour spray + kitchen clean bathroom clean floor clean braai clean all purpose mould away +
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septic clean drain clean indoor composter bokashi compost activator pond clean aquarium clean
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digestive probiotics herbal probiotics rapha booster probyo sports drink
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prowell L coat spray pet odour spray
Probio Commercial Products Commercial Kitchens
Solid Waste Management
Effectively clean grease, grime and dirt. Neutralise foul odours and the fly nuisance associated with food waste, maintain clean and free flowing drains. Manage food waste source separation and recycling safely without odours and flies.
Neutralize odours, control pathogens and flies at solid waste handling facilities, composting operations and anaerobic digesters. Makes the long-term handling and storage of potentially hazardous organic waste (food waste, abattoir waste) a reality.
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deep impact odour control
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sanicure bokashi
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Wastewater Management
Remediate soil and natural water bodies to their original state without harming animals, plants or humans.
Neutralizes odours, controls pathogens and flies at wastewater treatment plants, composting operations and anaerobic digesters. Reduces the sludge build-up in activated sludge water treatment. Contributes significantly to the success of biosolids management activities such as composting, anaerobic digestion and fertilizer production.
dam clean odour control
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sanicure bokashi
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odour control det400
Aquaculture Production
Enhances plant growth and crop yield. Improves the breakdown of soil organic matter into plant available nutrients. Improves soil nutrient and water retention properties. Improves seed germination and root growth. Improves quality and speed of compost production. Decreases fungal and bacterial disease pressure. Increases the speed of stubble/residue decomposition. Improves drought, salinity and cold resistance. Improves shelf life of fruit and vegetables.
Improves water quality (turbidity, dissolved oxygen and pH), reduces coliforms, reduces harmful gases like ammonia, sulphur and methane, reduces sedimentary sludge, decreases mortalities, increases yield, reduces disease incidence.
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bioproag bokashi
Livestock Production
odour control sanicure bokashi
Bioremediation
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Crop Agriculture
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sanicure bokashi
Neutralizes odours, controls pathogens and flies in livestock operations and associated processing plants. Used to make silage and preserve the quality of animal feed. Given as a probiotic feed supplement to aid digestion, improve animal health, improve production and assist with manure management. Contributes significantly to the success of animal waste management activities such as composting, anaerobic digestion and fertilizer production. Makes the long-term storage of animal waste without the associated odours, flies and green house gas emissions a reality. • •
prowell L emsilage
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odour control sanicure
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h2o clean
Probio Around South Africa Distributors | Wholesale | Retail Accounts These partners buy and resell ready-to-use PROBIO products in bulk; volume and/or specific geographic territories are negotiated
Strategic Alliances Opportunities exist for PROBIOS’ Advanced Probiotic Technology to be used as an ingredient in other companies’ products. Partnership opportunities also exist for companies who wish to pursue private label options in specific industry segments.
Our Mission PROBIOS’ mission is to set the standard in South Africa with respect to the use of Advanced Probiotic Technology product development for commercial business applications and private use
Who We Are The Managing Director of PROBIO Rupert van der Merwe, a soil scientist and consultant in organic agriculture, has been working with consortia probiotic technology for 18 years. After experimenting with consortia probiotic technology for a number of years on his own farm outside Stellenbosch, Rupert founded PROBIO in 2010. He built a production facility on his farm to develop Probios’ range of Advanced Probiotic Technology products.
Since founding the company, Rupert van der Merwe has been joined by an old school friend, Alastair Burns, a qualified chartered accountant, with over 10 years of experience as a Financial Director of numerous international and local companies.
Postal Address: PO Box 3269, Matieland, 7602 Tel: 021 865 2832 | Fax: 0866 716 627 Email:
[email protected] | Web: www.probio.co.za
