BE ACTIVE!
Disvover the Future of Collagen Innovation
GELITA, the global forerunner in Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP®), invites Fi Europe visitors to Be Active! and explore how collagen innovation is shaping the future of functional nutrition. On December 2–4, 2025, at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. GELITA will present pioneering concepts for healthier, tastier, and more effective functional foods and beverages.
Bars With Benefits
Innovation is key to meeting the evolving demands of consumers in the bar market. With the right ingredients, manufacturers can create products that not only meet but exceed expectations for protein content, taste, texture, and health benefits.
With OPTIBAR®, GELITA provides innovative solutions that address the common challenges in bar formulation and help revolutionize the high-protein bar segment. The result: bars that stay soft, stable, and enjoyable throughout their entire shelf life.
At the same time, more consumers are seeking sugar-free options in cereal and granola bars. However, many existing alternatives fall short in taste and functionality. OPTIBAR® enables new approaches to achieve sugar-free binding properties while avoiding the negative side effects associated with traditional ingredients.
Download the brochure: OPTIBAR®
Functional Beverages With Collagen
Beauty
Embracing Individual Beauty From Within
VERISOL®: The trusted ingredient for beauty from within VERISOL® collagen peptides are specifically optimized to support beauty from within.
It stimulates fibroblasts to produce more collagen, resulting in improved hair, nail and skin health, and a reduction in wrinkles and cellulite. Scientific evidence confirms the efficacy and safety of these BCP®, which is why leading brands worldwide rely on VERISOL®.
Download the brochure: VERISOL®
Sports Performance
Run Stronger for Longer
Athletes at every level — from endurance runners and cyclists to team players and gym enthusiasts — demand more from their nutrition. GELITA’s Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP®) provide scientifically validated solutions that support performance, recovery, and long-term musculoskeletal health.
PeptENDURE® is the first collagen protein specifically developed for endurance athletes. It enables higher training intensity, improves recovery time, and supports long-term muscle adaptation. As a daily-use ingredient, PeptENDURE® complements existing endurance products — making it the perfect addition to any sports nutrition portfolio. Thanks to its excellent solubility and neutral taste, it integrates seamlessly into powders, gels, beverages, and bars.
TENDOFORTE® supports the strength and flexibility of tendons and ligaments, reducing the risk of injury and enhancing resilience — helping athletes stay in motion longer.
BODYBALANCE® promotes a leaner and more defined physique by increasing muscle mass and reducing body fat. Ideal for tailored supplements or innovative food and beverage concepts that target active consumers.
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Longevity
Collagen Peptides – The Secret Key to Quality Aging
GELITA’s specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP®) are scientifically proven to be very useful in combating many of the health issues related to aging.
FORTIBONE® stimulates osteoblast activity in the bones to increase the production of the extracellular bone matrix. Results are stronger bones with improved bone mineral density.
To maintain healthy and flexible joints FORTIGEL® stimulates the body’s cartilage cells to increase the production of collagen and proteoglycans — the two major components that make up almost 90 percent of cartilage tissue.
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Live on Stage – Visit Our Educational Sessions at the Exhibitor Showcase Theatre
Collagen peptides have become a standout ingredient in the nutricosmetics sector—and with good reason. Backed by strong clinical evidence and growing consumer demand, collagen is no longer just a beauty trend. While traditionally associated with skin, hair, and nail health, new insights reveal exciting opportunities for bioactive collagen peptides in sports performance and recovery. Recent market research shows a growing number of European consumers incorporating collagen into their daily routines—not just for beauty, but for overall wellbeing and athletic performance. In this session, we’ll explore the expanding role of collagen peptides in sports nutrition, including their potential to support joint health, muscle recovery, and injury prevention. Discover how this versatile ingredient is evolving far beyond beauty—and why it’s gaining traction across multiple health and wellness categories in Europe.
- Speaker: Martin Walter, Category Manager
- Wednesday, 3rd December 12:30 CET
Collagen is emerging as a powerful ingredient at the heart of the future of healthy snacking. Consumers are actively seeking products that deliver both indulgence and wellness, driving demand for snacks with real nutritional and emotional value. Collagen not only enables protein enrichment and sugar reduction, it also brings unique functional benefits that resonate with this shift. In this session, you will learn about ingredient solutions that do not force to choose between health and indulgence - instead they are brought together. Discover how you are making 'better for you' truly taste better - turning trends into tangible, tasty success.
- Speaker: Natalie Leuwer, Isabel Greiner
- Wednesday 3rd December, 15:30
