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The Exciting World of Gelatin and Collagen Peptides

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Live at AKER Marine Vitality Month

On September 16, 2025, GELITA will take the stage at AKER Marine Vitality Month in London during the inspiring event “GLOW INSIDE OUT – A Holistic Journey to Women’s Wellness”.

Natalie Leuwer, Category Manager at GELITA, will deliver the presentation “Changing the Face of Beauty with VERISOL® Bioactive Collagen Peptides,” highlighting how science-backed collagen innovation is reshaping the beauty-from-within category.

CONFIXX® -The Future of Fortified Gummies: Overcoming Challenges with Innovative Solutions

The fortified gummy market is booming – but for manufacturers, balancing taste, safety, and efficiency has been a constant challenge. Enter GELITA’s CONFIXX®, the starch-free game-changer that eliminates cross-contamination risks, enables precise dosing, and delivers the chewy texture consumers love. From probiotics to CBD, CONFIXX® makes it easier than ever to bring innovative, fortified gummies to market – safely, quickly, and without sacrificing quality.

Justus Nieschlag’s Path to Success with PeptENDURE®: The Secret to His Endurance Performance

When professional triathlete Justus Nieschlag stormed to a third-place finish in his debut at the prestigious T100 Triathlon series, it wasn’t just talent and training that powered him – it was also science. Backed by GELITA’s Athletes’ Sports Program, Justus incorporated PeptENDURE® into his daily routine, a collagen-based endurance solution proven to boost stamina, optimize fat metabolism, and accelerate recovery.

What Does Quality Look Like in Beauty From Within Ingredients?

When it comes to nutritional supplements, quality starts with the ingredients. Global research shows that consumers actively seek – and will pay more for – branded ingredients they can trust. VERISOL®, GELITA’s clinically proven collagen peptide, is a prime example: backed by science, trusted worldwide, and delivering visible benefits for skin, hair, and nails. In a crowded market, transparency, efficacy, and reputation make all the difference.

High-Protein Candy: A Growing Trend in the Confectionery Market

Candy is getting a healthy makeover – and protein is leading the charge. With GELITA’s SOLUFORM® PE gelatin, brands can pack gummies, marshmallows, and even hard candies with up to 88% protein, all without compromising taste or texture. This clean-label solution taps into the booming functional food market, letting manufacturers create indulgent treats that fuel the body and satisfy the sweet tooth.

Revolutionary Ingredient for Creation of Stomach-Friendly Capsules

Irritating ingredients like iron or multivitamins can cause discomfort. DELASOL® offers a natural, one-step enteric softgel solution – delivering actives directly to the intestine while protecting the stomach and preserving efficacy.

RXL® Ultra

Botanical ingredients often trigger crosslinking in softgels – delaying release and reducing effectiveness. RXL® Ultra blocks this reaction at the source, offering reliable dissolution for ingredients like peppermint, cranberry, and lavender.

Quick Relief With RAPISOL®

Pain doesn’t wait – and neither should relief. RAPISOL® softgel technology delivers active ingredients up to 3× faster than standard capsules, even under tough storage conditions. Discover how rapid release can redefine pain management.

GELITA's Softgel Specialties: The Perfect Materials for Omega-3 Fillings

How EASYSEAL® Lessens Leaks for More Cost-Effective, Sustainable Production

In our survey of market-leading softgel producers, all respondents reported experiencing leakers during softgel production. To tackle this, many are forced to make frequent adjustments to machine speed, gel mass, drying times and temperatures, and storage conditions, as well as packaging and transport. However, these can all take a toll on productivity. But there is a simple, cost-effective solution - our latest innovation EASYSEAL®, which is designed to reduce leakers without compromising on effectiveness.

Ski Injuries Put on Ice: How to Strengthen Tendons and Ligaments

From weekend ski trips to Olympic downhill races, the slopes put extreme demands on tendons and ligaments – especially in cold conditions, when connective tissue stiffens and injury risk soars. With more than 40,000 skiing injuries each season, prevention is key. GELITA’s Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP®), specifically TENDOFORTE®, are scientifically proven to strengthen and support tendons and ligaments, improving flexibility and accelerating recovery. Discover how innovative nutrition solutions can help athletes – from pros to passionate amateurs – stay on the slopes longer and return faster after injury.

Back on the Track With Bioactive Collagen Peptides

Years of recurring tendon pain, multiple surgeries, and persistent inflammation nearly ended Christina Ackermann’s professional skiing career. But with targeted nutritional support from GELITA’s Bioactive Collagen Peptides in TENDOFORTE®, she experienced a remarkable turnaround – regaining strength, stability, and pain-free movement. Discover how this science-backed ingredient is helping athletes protect and restore tendon health, and why it’s a winning choice for sports nutrition formulations.

Revealed: Why Yesterday’s Leftovers Taste so Much Better the Next Day

From curry to casserole – meat dishes often improve overnight. The secret? Collagen turning into gelatin, locking in flavor and transforming texture. When reheated, it melts into a silky sauce, releasing rich aromas and creating that mouthwatering next-day magic.

Solving a Fishy Problem

DELASOL® enables clean, one-step enteric softgel production that prevents reflux and eliminates synthetic coatings. Used by Rioja Nature Pharma, it offers cost savings, visual clarity, and improved consumer acceptance.

From Collagen to Gold

From cutting-edge nutrition solutions like FORTIBONE®, to groundbreaking industrial applications with the NOVOTEC® effect, 2018 was a year of remarkable recognition for GELITA. Across multiple industries and continents, our ingredients earned top honors – including “Ingredient of the Year for Healthy Aging” and the “German Innovation Award Gold.” Discover how these achievements reflect our commitment to science, creativity, and making a real difference in people’s lives and industries worldwide.

Our Experts

Michelle Montgomery, Ph.D.

Technical Service - Pharma & Consumer Health

Jessica Pföhler

Senior Expert Global Category Management Pharma & CP Innovation

Dr. Katrin Kaspar

Senior Expert Technical Service & Product Development Pharma and Consumer Health EMEIA

Ulrich Mach

Manager Technical Service & Product Development Pharma & Consumer Health EMEIA

Lara Niemann

Global Category Manager - Marketing (Beauty & Innovation)

Sophia Schork

Product Manager & Business Development Manager – GELITA Health

Martin Walter

Category Manager Healthy Aging & Sports Nutrition

Dr. Holger Becker

Head of Global Technical Service & Product Development Pharma and Consumer Health

Dr. Jutta Hugenberg

Life Science Senior Manager - Global Nutrition Communication Collagen Peptides

Stephan Hausmanns

Vice President Global Market Management Collagen Peptides

Oliver Wolf

Head of Global Product Promotion

Dr. Margarethe Plotkowiak

Technical Service Product Development Food & Beverages

Dr. Johanna Schmidgall

Head of Global Application Technology & Product Development Nutritional and Health Ingredients

Dipl. Ing. Martin Junginger

Global Category Manager Pharma

Natalie Leuwer

Global Category & Product Marketing Manager Food