27 May 2022 --- This week in nutrition news, Lonza and Israel Biotech Fund (IBF) have partnered for a two-year agreement to support Israeli-based companies with biologics and small molecule development. Kemin Industries, a global... Read More

06 May 2022 --- This week in nutrition news, Lonza has agreed to sell its US-based Quakertown site to industry investors for an undisclosed amount. The Global Organization for eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid... Read More

04 May 2022 --- A randomized, double-blind clinical study has shown that a 40 mg daily dose of Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients UC-II undenatured type II collagen can significantly reverse joint flexibility degradation and... Read More

28 Apr 2022 --- As consumers take a more holistic approach to their health, functional ingredients like collagen continue to rise in popularity. Industry experts address emerging collagen formats fueled by the need for increased... Read More

21 Mar 2022 --- Large companies in the EU may soon need to publicly disclose detailed information on the way they manage social and environmental risks. Following this proposal from the European Parliament, which aims to increase... Read More

16 May 2022 --- Amid toughening regulations surrounding titanium dioxide (TiO2) as a whitening ingredient, Lonza is expanding its Capsugel offering to meet TiO2-free requirements for food supplements in the EU. The company’s global product manager Julien Lamps details the opportunities and challenges surrounding the opacifying technology.

15 Mar 2022 --- In light of the EU’s ban on titanium dioxide, Anne Holderbach explores Lonza’s alternatives for capsules, which use iron oxide for an opaque effect and moderate UV protection. In terms of more vivid semi-opaque options, the company has also developed food-colored capsules.

31 May 2021 --- The “unharmonized” probiotics scene contributes to consumer confusion, which has motivated Chr. Hansen to launch a global online version of The Probiotics Institute. The one-stop-shop educational platform helps consumers navigate the “probiotics jungle” and demystify the human microbiome. Linda Neckmar, VP of commercial development, details why the company has developed a separate version for the Chinese market and how the move coincides with wider company strategies.

22 Dec 2020 --- General health with an emphasis on digestion is set to reach new heights over the coming years as new research emerges, according to Roel van de Put, Lonza Capsules and Health Ingredients’ business development manager. Beauty-from-within, mobility, mood health and immunity will also be major forces shaping the nutritional realm, he predicts. 

02 Jan 2020 --- Lonza launched Vcaps Plus White Opal, its first commercially-available titanium dioxide-free semi-opaque capsule for food supplements, at CPhI Worldwide 2019. The launch precedes a ban on titanium dioxide, set to come into force in France, 2020. Stéphane Vouche, Marketing Manager at Lonza, predicts that increased scrutiny is bound to increase demand for clean label solutions in the space – something the new product offers with its avoidance of unnecessary chemicals, plasticizers and other elements.

05 Nov 2020 --- For today’s health-conscious and responsible consumers, Lonza’s Capsugel Plantcaps capsules provide the premier balance of product performance and convenience. This webinar dives into the latest market trends, as well as the science and regulatory landscape surrounding Plantcaps.

24 Jun 2020 --- Supplement users increasingly aspire to more sustainable, health-focused ideals and are on the hunt for high-quality, responsibly sourced products that help them to stay mobile and live better. In this webinar, Lonza experts delve into how these preferences extend across a range of emerging, on-demand consumer trends, from joint and cognitive health to probiotics and beauty-from-within.

08 Nov 2019 --- This webinar will discuss how food supplement makers can address the rising consumer demand for clean and clear label solutions in light of the changing regulatory environment regarding the use of titanium dioxide as an opacifier. It will also explore how Lonza’s new Vcaps® Plus WHITE OPAL® capsule is designed to perform and can support producers to meet this growing need in today’s market.

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.