Our History

						
1960
						

						
January 28

                    	

                        

                    
60,000 BC
The earliest connection between bacteria and humans
dates back to ancient times where fermentation
methods were used in Ancient Egypt and Middle East.
 

						
1970
						

						
January 1

                    	

                        

                    
1908
Eli Metchnikoff receives the Nobel Prize in medicine
for his work demonstrating that harmful microbes
can be replaced by beneficial microbes to treat
intestinal illnesses

						
1972
						

						
January 13

                    	

                        

                    
1919
Milton P. Levy Sr. began National Disinfectant
Company offering just six products and a dream.
October 1

                    	

                        

                    
1930
Japanese microbiologist Minoru Shirota discovered a
probiotic breakthrough where bacterial flora survived
passage through the gut after ingestion. This led to the
first drink containing probiotics called Yakult which is
still sold today.

						
1973
						

						
January 25

                    	

                        

                    
1978
The NCH Corporation name was adopted as the
company expanded into new maintenance
product lines. Sales reached $200 million.

						
1988
						

						
January 14

                    	

                        

                    
1989
Dr. Roy Fuller redefined the meaning of probiotic which 
is now known to benefit host animals by improving 
intestinal microbial balance.

						
1995
						

						
January 4

                    	

                        

                    
1995
BIO-Amp™, a revolutionary bacteria generator for use
in drains, wastewater, turf and ponds, is designed.

						
2003
						

						
January 8

                    	

                        

                    
2003
Widespread production and sales of the
BIO-Amp begins.

						
2004
						

						
January 15

                    	

                        

                    
2004
Food chains like Panera Bread and Chipotle recently 
announced removal of antibiotics in their products, 
creating a shift in the restaurant industry.

						
2013
						

						
January 1

                    	

                        

                    
2013
NCH Life Sciences is founded and begins probiotic
studies in the U.S.
January 16

                    	

                        

                    
2013
U.S. FDA announces efforts to limit antibiotic use
in animals used for meat.

						
2015
						

						
January 1

                    	

                        

                    
2015
Restaurant chain McDonald’s restaurants and poultry
producer Pilgrim Pride announce global plans to
reduce overall antibiotic use in their products.

						
2016
						

						
April 8

                    	

                        

                    
2016
Leading restaurant chains in the United States announce
long-term plans to transition to only cage-free
egg production for menu items.

						
2018
						

						
March 14

                    	

                        

                    
2018
Patent-pending ECOcharger™ is introduced,
a breakthrough in probiotic delivery.

						
2020
						

						
April 17

                    	

                        

                    
2020
The United States expanded on their original 
National Action Plan of encouraging antibiotic 
resistance and increased the priority to combat 
antibiotic resistant bacteria among humans, 
plants, animals, and the environment.