Food Ingredients Europe 2025: GELITA showcases bioactive collagen peptides

GELITA will present its Bioactive Collagen Peptides portfolio at booth 40H91 under the theme “Be Active!”, focusing on functional nutrition applications across beauty, sports performance, joint health, and healthy ageing.

The company will feature OPTIBAR for high-protein and reduced-sugar bars, addressing texture, stability, and taste requirements whilst supporting clean label formulations. The broader peptide range includes VERISOL for beauty-from-within applications, PeptENDURE for muscle strength, FORTIGEL for joint health, FORTIBONE for bone health, TENDOFORTE for connective tissue support, and BODYBALANCE for body composition management.

Ready-to-market prototypes will include beauty drinks, sports performance beverages, and healthy ageing concepts, with on-site tastings available. Two expert presentations will take place on 3 December: “The New Face of Collagen: From Aesthetics to Athletics” at 12:30 and “Better Treats, Better You: The Future of Snacking is Functional!” at 15:30.

GELITA operates as a family-owned company with 150 years of experience in collagen proteins. The company coordinates operations from Eberbach, Germany, with more than 20 production sites globally. Its portfolio spans collagen peptides with body-stimulating capabilities, customised gelatines, and water-insoluble collagens for food, pharmaceutical, health and nutrition, and technical applications.

The company’s collagen proteins serve as natural stabilisers and emulsifiers whilst providing functionality for mobility, weight management, and beauty applications. As foodstuffs rather than additives, they contain no E-numbers and are non-allergenic.