FiE 2024: Lapi Gelatine’s latest advancements in gelatin and collagen solutions

At this year’s Food ingredients Europe (FiE) 2024 tradeshow, Lapi Gelatine spotlighted its gelatine and collagen peptides solutions. The company emphasized that its ingredients are wholly produced in Europe and meet exceptional quality and safety standards and are suitable across pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic and nutraceutical sectors.

Nutrition Insight sat down with Fabio Da Lozzo, the general manager of Lapi Gelatine and Juncà Gelatines, to discuss the companies’ latest innovations and market trends.

“At FiE 2024, we represented both Lapi Gelatine and Juncà Gelatines, bringing together our comprehensive portfolio of gelatine and collagen products from three origins — bovine, fish and porcine,” reveals Da Lozzo. “This joint offering allowed us to meet the diverse needs of our clients across food, supplement and nutraceutical applications.”

“We showcased our product brands Lapigel for gelatine, as well as Peptolap and Protesol for collagen peptides. These products underline our dedication to delivering quality, functionality and innovation across all sectors.”

Functional and sustainable

Innova Market Insights’ data suggest a 10% yearly growth in nutrition products with collagen from April 2019 to March 2024, with Europe leading in launches of collagen supplements and sports nutrition. The supplement category, particularly concentrates, shows the fastest growth in using collagen.

Da Lozzo highlights that ingredients such as Lapi Gelatine’s high-quality gelatin, Lapigel and its odorless and tasteless hydrolyzed collagen, Peptolap, alongside Juncà Gelatines’ collagen hydrolysate line Protesol, position the companies well for to meet growing market demands.Fabio Da Lozzo, general manager of Lapi Gelatine and Juncà Gelatines.

“We’re fully aligned with key trends such as clean-label, sustainability and functionality,” he underscores. “Our gelatine and collagen peptides are natural, highly digestible and perfectly suited for clean-label formulations.”

“Additionally, we’ve invested in traceability and sustainable sourcing, ensuring our products meet both consumer demands and regulatory requirements. The versatility of our product range — bovine, fish and porcine — enables us to cater to specific consumer preferences, such as marine collagen’s appeal for beauty and sustainability-conscious audiences.”

Overcoming technological challenges

Da Lozzo points out that upholding consistent quality, guaranteeing traceability and adhering to stringent quality standards represent major challenges in the industry. He also emphasizes the need to ensure product reliability and consumer trust.

“At Lapi Gelatine and Juncà Gelatines, we address these through strict process controls, advanced manufacturing technologies and continuous R&D,” he says. “For example, we’ve developed proprietary techniques to optimize extraction and purification, ensuring our products deliver superior performance in end applications.”

“Our certifications, including ISO, FSSC 22000, Aquaculture Stewardship Council and Friend of the Sea, further underscore our dedication to quality and safety.”

Looking forward

Innovation and sustainability are central to Lapi Gelatine’s collaborative strategy, according to Da Lozzo.

In the future, he says the company will continue to delve into novel uses for gelatine and collagen peptides and focus on the ingredients’ potential in precision health and personalized nutrition to meet specific consumer health needs.

“In terms of expansion, we’re enhancing production capacity across our facilities and strengthening our presence in emerging markets,” Da Lozzo concludes. “Moreover, we are fostering collaboration with research institutions to stay ahead in product innovation, ensuring we continue to offer cutting-edge solutions to our clients.”