08 Apr 2021 --- Gummies are the “perfect vehicle” to reach a broader addressable market outside the core consumer one, while still appealing to it with an incremental offering. This is according to Tracey Halama,... Read More

22 Mar 2021 --- Marine collagen is becoming a major trend as consumer demand for highly bioavailable and sustainably sourced ingredients is rising. In this realm, Rousselot is placing emphasis on its Peptan Marine collagen, which... Read More

16 Mar 2021 --- Partnerships between branded ingredients and consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands can be a win-win for the businesses while appealing to science-driven consumers. This is according to Suhail Ishaq, BioCell... Read More

01 Mar 2021 --- US-based Youtheory has launched a collagen combo line of five products, which harness the impact of hydrolyzed collagen and other clinically studied ingredients with proven benefits. The products target the... Read More

22 Jan 2021 --- Gelita is broadening its proprietary portfolio of Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP) with Immupept, a new brand that targets the immunity sector. Prior to this launch, the company’s latest research... Read More

In the burgeoning markets for bone and joint health, “beauty from within,” sports nutrition and the plant-based revolution, bioactive peptides seem to do it all.

The combination of resistance exercise and specific collagen peptides supplementation is well suited to increase strength, influence body composition and fight the onset of sarcopenia.

Key suppliers offer their thoughts on dairy trends. Where are the undiscovered opportunities for dairy nutritionals and bioactives? What about the rise in marketing dairy products on snacking platforms?

Innovation is key to success in the dynamic food and beverage sector, and collagen proteins offer various ways to make new products a reality in this competitive market.

Clear, understandable and scientifically proven health benefits are driving the supplements and nutritionals market to date. Especially joint health, beauty from within and protein fortification leads the consumer agenda, claims Oliver Wolf at gelatin and collagen peptide supplier Gelita.

01 Feb 2021 --- Uncover a new generation of collagen with Bioiberica’s b-2Cool®. Discover its unique mechanism of action, low dosage and scientifically backed results. Native type II collagen – supporting the future of joint health.  Learn more about the benefits of b-2Cool® today. 

23 Nov 2020 --- When making a product healthier, taste and sensory properties cannot take a backseat. Rousselot is crossing functional, nutritional and sensory barriers with its expanded hydrolyzed collagen portfolio. The ProTake range aims to tackle the formulation challenges food and beverage manufacturers face when developing innovative, tasty and healthy products. Dr. Sara De Pelsmaeker, product and business development nutrition for EMEA, clarifies how Rousselot’s collagen portfolio provides a clean label solution to a burgeoning functional foods market.

23 Oct 2020 --- Essentia Protein Solutions is spotlighting ways that consumers can add protein to their diet with allergy-friendly sources. Irene Plats, global marketing director, highlights that beef and chicken-based hydrolyzed protein isolates and collagen peptides contain no known allergens. This can help companies stand out in a saturated market that is increasingly filled with plant-based alternatives.

18 Sep 2020 --- Suhail Ishaq, president of Biocell Technology, shares why comparing different collagen types is like “comparing apples to oranges,” and how the company ensures a high-quality ingredient for product manufacturers. Building on a previous interview with NutritionInsight, Ishaq explains how collagen supplementation has helped consumers maintain their skin health at home throughout lockdown restrictions.

20 Feb 2020 --- At FiE 2019 in Paris, Rousselot was highlighting its brand Peptan and the new clinical backing that the range has received. A study found that collagen has a positive impact on bone health, marking a strong stride for the company, especially as the trial used methodology very close to a human trial. Frank Engel, Global Market Development Manager at Peptan, emphasizes how important it is to have clinical backing in such a saturated market.

23 Mar 2021 --- Branded ingredients, particularly clinically proven ones like BioCell Collagen®, offer tremendous value from the entire supply chain to the consumer. CPG brands that use the BioCell Collagen ingredient in their finished consumer products can substantiate specific structure-function claims based on clinical data that they ordinarily would not be able to make otherwise with regulatory compliance. Under a licensing model, branded ingredient companies work closely with CPG brands to bring added value. The partnership allows them to leverage BioCell’s research and development, intellectual property, and cooperative marketing activities. It creates a win-win scenario for the entire supply chain to the consumer, who we ultimately want to keep happy.

14 Sep 2020 --- This Bioiberica webinar explains the science behind native (undenatured) type II collagen, as well as how its joint health support compares to other types of collagen. In addition to answering frequently asked questions, it also delves into the latest scientific research exploring the role of native type II collagen in combined ingredient solutions and how it meets the latest consumer preferences for joint health solutions.

14 Nov 2019 --- Native type II, hydrolized, undenatured: There’s a variety of different collagen products available on the market, but how do they differ? More importantly, how do they help formulators respond to trends in the growing mobility market? Answering these questions and more, this webinar focused on demystifying the use of collagen for joint health products, ranging from understanding terminology to knowing the difference in the mechanism of action. Scientific data and evidence of the efficacy of native collagen Type II were also discussed, referencing Bioiberica’s native Type II collagen - b-2cool®.

28 Mar 2019 --- The NutritionInsight webinar “Moving with the times: a new generation joint health solution for today’s consumer” offers insights into the changing consumer landscape, including the expectations of both aging and active consumers and rising demand for joint health solutions. Dominik Mattern of Lonza Capsugel discusses the science behind Lonza’s UC-II undenatured type II collagen ingredient, including its unique mode of action and how it can meet the needs of a new and growing consumer base. He presents a first look at Lonza’s new generation of ready-to-market innovative dosage forms and formulations that address mobility concerns related to healthy aging.

19 Oct 2018 --- UC-II® undenatured type II collagen is a once-a-day joint health solution for the joint health market. Its small dose size and mode of action help make it the preferred choice among top food supplement manufacturers and retailers. Learn why UC-II® undenatured type II collagen is a success story and discover new ready-to-market solutions.