25 Jul 2024 --- Consumer appetite for collagen initiated an average annual growth of 17% in related supplements from July 2018 to June 2023, Innova Market Insights data suggests. We catch up with... Read More

16 May 2024 --- Collagen peptide and gelatin manufacturer Gelita showcased the capabilities of its latest innovation, OptiBar — a collagen ingredient for cereal and high protein bars —... Read More

14 May 2024 --- With the global population of over 60 expected to double in the next two decades, supplement manufacturers have their R&D work cut out, formulating active nutrition products... Read More

11 Apr 2024 --- Demand for sports nutrition and active lifestyle products continues to grow as consumers aim to improve their health. Innova Market Insights data points to an increasing offer of... Read More

22 Feb 2024 --- Kerry Group announces the launch of Plenibiotic (Lactobacillus casei subsp. 327), a rice-derived postbiotic for supplement formats for humans and pets. Scientific studies back the... Read More

25 Jun 2024 --- The collagen market is booming in China and worldwide, says Laura Niemann, the marketing and innovation manager of the Beauty category at Gelita. She explains that while collagen has traditionally been used in China for years, consumers today seek science-backed data to support claims. She also dives into beauty trends, which are taking a more personalized approach, celebrating “what’s beautiful for me.”

07 Jun 2024 --- At the trade show, we talked with Oliver Wolf, Gelita’s regional marketing manager for EMEIA, to discuss the company’s latest innovation, OptiBar. Wolf detailed how the collagen ingredient for cereal and high protein bars can replace sugar and as a binding agent, allowing for reduced-sugar bars and opening up opportunities for savory nutrition bars. He also discussed the company’s collagen solution created for endurance athletes, PeptEndure.

04 Dec 2023 --- PeptEndure is the latest bioactive collagen peptide to join Gelita’s portfolio, serving as a “training partner” for athletes. The water-soluble, neutral-tasting ingredient has been studied in both men and women to increase endurance by boosting cell mitochondrial density. Martin Walter, category manager for healthy aging and sports nutrition, explains how a daily dose can yield long-term benefits.

06 Jun 2023 --- Natalie Leuwer, category management Food Specialties at Gelita, explains how the company develops new products, based on market developments and customer demands. These include Confixx, a gelatin for starch-less gummy production that sets in under one hour, while Gelita’s Verisol HST ingredient stimulates the cell production of the skin. In addition, product manufacturers can use Soluform in protein-enriched and sugar-reduced gummies.

06 Dec 2018 --- Gelita’s latest collagen peptide brand (Tendoforte) offers specific and optimized collagen peptides proven to strengthen tendons and ligaments. With its unique mode of action, this clean label ingredient is especially suitable for the booming sports nutrition market. Suzane Leser discusses the ingredient and potential applications.

06 Nov 2023 --- Leakers are a common softgel industry problem, impairing quality and increasing the cost of capsule production. Gelatin expert GELITA is introducing a game-changing solution. By switching to new EASYSEAL^® gelatin, manufacturers can achieve more robust capsule seams and enjoy significant reductions of leakers. Download the Techpaper now to learn more.  This Technical Paper is from Gelita.   

04 Jul 2016 --- Gelatine is one of the most versatile food ingredients with a unique technological profile: it acts as a gelling and binding agent as well as a builder and stabilizer for foams and emulsions. However, the industry’s understanding of the fundamental properties of gelatine is eroding and its true potential remains unexploited.

25 Jan 2021 --- This week’s NutritionInsight NewsBite podcast looks into e-gaming’s emerging market potential. Recent business news highlights include Lonza’s exit from the softgel arena in the pharma market and other moves in the infant formula sector.

06 Oct 2017 --- The clean & clear label trend continues to accelerate, with growing consumer demand for simpler products that contain ingredients with a strong tradition and the avoidance of those with chemically sounding names. Ingredient suppliers can benefit by co-developing product ideas with manufacturers, so that they can fully benefit from the functionality of their products. With this market background, Gelita is looking to highlight its gelatin products on a clean & clear platform amid this growing demand, with simplicity being a key strategy.  Lucy Gunn spoke to Michael Teppner Global Vice President Marketing & Communication at Gelita about how ingredient suppliers can remain relevant despite formulation efforts to reduce the length of ingredient lists.