IFT First 2025 Live: Gelita showcases collagen innovations for bars, gummies and beverages
16 Jul 2025 | GELITA
Live at the IFT First 2025 trade show in Chicago, Illinois, US, we sit down with Angie Rimel, the marketing communications manager at Gelita, to discuss the company’s innovative collagen solutions. Rimel details Gelita’s protein-enriched, low-sugar gummies made with Soluform, along with Optibar, a new collagen ingredient that enhances the texture and structure of high-protein bars. Rimel explains how these ingredients, as well as its Bioactive Collagen Peptides for beverages and functional health, can empower formulators to meet consumer demand for clean label, nutritious snacks.
Nutrition insights reporting from IFT 2025 in Chicago, and we're here at the Gleta Health stand with Angie Rimmel, who is marketing communications manager.
Welcome to you.
Hello, thank you for being here.
So my first question, how do Gelita, gelatin and bioactive collagen peptides work together to enhance the texture, flavor, and health benefits of F&B products?
Geleta gelatin and bioactive collagen peptides enhance food and beverage products by improving.
Texture and flavor while providing health benefits.
So Glita's gelatin is foundational in many kinds of beloved products.
It offers one of a kind mouthfeel, ideal flavor release, gelling properties, emulsifying, whipping, and stabilizing advantages.
Of course Geleta, as a world leader in producing and marketing gelatin, offers tailored solutions.
On the other hand, Gillita's bioactive collagen peptides.
Offer targeted health benefits for the beauty, active aging, and sports nutrition market.
So what makes gelita gelatin such a versatile ingredient for the food industry, particularly confectionary and functional foods?
Gelatin, as we know, is one of a kind hydrocolide.
With geleta gelatin, industry can take advantage of 150 years of formulation and technical expertise, whether developing a food or beverage formulation.
Again, Glita has a portfolio of customized gelatin solutions for food.
Can you explain the specific skin, joints, and bone health benefits of bioactive collagen peptides and how they're incorporated into product formulations?
Toledo's bioactive collagen portfolio includes various types of collagen peptides.
Each is designed to address specific health needs such as joint health, muscle mass, bone density, tendons, and ligaments.
Each is supported by a wealth of clinical studies that are published and supported by various health claims around the world.
Oh, and also, I want to add these are very easy to formulate with.
They have neutral organoleptic properties.
They're natural pure protein powder and clean label, and blend with other ingredients for combination products.
Go ahead.
How is Glita addressing the growing consumer demand for clean label and functional food solutions with its collagen and gelatin offerings?
Glita is addressing these needs by offering products derived from natural sources, aligning with consumer preferences for simple, recognizable ingredients.
So for decades, Glita gelatin has been a household staple in pantries around the world.
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Next question.
And last question.
Ready?
Yep.
What are some examples of successor product applications using Glita's breakthrough ingredients?
Obviously you hear that Glita's portfolio is diverse.
We are featuring two solutions here at IFT Soluform, which enriches protein and reduces sugar in gummies without texturing, compromise, or taste.
Also launching an IFT is Optivar.
Optivar is a special collagen peptide designed for high protein and reduced sugar bars.
So in this case, the collagen peptide supports ideal texture and.
Shelf life stability, which can be complicated when formulating these kinds of products.
Opttiar can help manufacturers to meet the consumer needs for a better for you bar while offering healthy indulgence.
Angie, thanks for your time today.
You are so welcome.
Thank you.
