Functional Snacks and Beverages:
Taste the Future of Collagen Innovation
GELITA invites Fi Europe 2026 visitors to discover how collagen-based ingredient solutions can shape the next generation of functional snacks and beverages. From indulgent high-protein treats and better-for-you snack concepts to refreshing collagen drinks with targeted benefits, GELITA will showcase how formulation expertise and Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP®) can turn consumer demand into appealing, market-ready product ideas.
Visit GELITA at booth 31H38 to sample inspiring concepts, experience collagen innovation first-hand and discuss new formulation opportunities with our experts.
The booth experience will focus on tasting, inspiration and dialogue: discover functional snack and beverage prototypes, discuss formulation challenges with GELITA experts, and explore how collagen innovation can help create products that combine sensory appeal with relevant benefits.
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Functional Snacks with Purpose
Healthy snacking is evolving fast as consumers look for products that combine indulgence, convenience and meaningful nutritional value. GELITA’s ingredient solutions support the development of snack concepts that deliver on taste, texture and functionality — from gummies, soft chews and bars to novel snack formats with added protein or reduced sugar. Visitors can explore how collagen proteins and gelatin-based solutions help create appealing, better-for-you products that meet today’s demand for enjoyable, functional snacking.
Explore Functional Concepts by Benefit Areas
Beauty From Within – Collagen Concepts Consumers Can Enjoy Every Day
Beauty remains one of the most attractive platforms for functional snacks and beverages. With VERISOL® Bioactive Collagen Peptides, GELITA supports appealing beauty-from-within concepts that fit seamlessly into daily routines – from refreshing collagen drinks and shots to gummies, chews, bars and other convenient formats. The result: consumer-friendly products that combine sensory appeal with a targeted, science-based beauty benefit.
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Smart Protein Concepts for Performance, Recovery and Active Lifestyles
Sports nutrition is expanding beyond traditional powders into convenient, enjoyable formats that consumers can use before, during and after activity. GELITA’s sports-focused Bioactive Collagen Peptides can help brands create differentiated functional beverages, gels, bars, chews and snacks for endurance, connective tissue support and body composition.
PeptENDURE® addresses endurance performance and recovery needs, while TENDOFORTE® supports healthy tendons and ligaments. BODYBALANCE® is positioned for active consumers looking for lean body composition support. Together, these solutions open opportunities for sport and active-lifestyle products with benefits that go beyond standard protein enrichment.
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Targeted Collagen Benefits for Mobility, Bone Strength and Quality Aging
As consumers take a more proactive approach to healthy aging and longevity, functional products that support mobility, strength and resilience are gaining relevance. GELITA’s specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides offer targeted benefits for key areas associated with quality aging and can be translated into attractive daily-use concepts such as drinks, powders, chews, bars or other functional snack formats.
FORTIGEL® supports joint health by stimulating cartilage cells to produce key extracellular matrix components, while FORTIBONE® supports bone health by stimulating osteoblast activity and contributing to stronger bones with improved bone mineral density. These solutions help brands develop healthy-aging products with clear, benefit-led positioning.
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Collagen Proteins and Specialties for Protein-Rich Snacks, Beverages and Better-For-You Applications
Protein enrichment remains a strong driver for functional food and beverage innovation. GELITA’s collagen peptides and collagen proteins offer versatile formulation options for high-protein concepts with appealing taste and texture. In addition, GELITA’s specialty gelatin solutions can support product developers in creating distinctive snack and confectionery formats, from gummies and soft chews to bars and other innovative applications.
Targeted Food Specialties for Bars, Gummies, Soft Chews and Protein-Rich Concepts
GELITA’s food specialties are designed to help manufacturers solve specific formulation challenges in functional snacks and beverages. OPTIBAR® supports the development of appealing protein bars by improving texture, bite and shelf-life stability. SOLUFORM® offers versatile solutions for instant and ready-to-mix applications, helping create smooth, convenient protein-enriched products. CONFIXX® enables innovative confectionery formats such as gummies and soft chews with reliable texture and sensory appeal. PEPTIPLUS® provides a collagen peptide solution for protein enrichment, ideal for concepts that combine nutritional value with clean taste and easy processing.
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Live on Stage – Join GELITA's Fi Europe 2026 Educational Sessions
Healthy Snacking: Where Consumer Demand Meets Product Innovation
📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, November 17 | 12:30 – 12:55 (Europe/Berlin)
📍 Location: Exhibitor Showcase Theatre 30A1
Speakers:
Dr. Johanna Schmidgall – Head of Global Technical Service & Product Development Food & Collagen Peptides Natalie Leuwer – Global Category Manager Food
What You’ll Learn:
- Understand the key consumer trends shaping the healthy snacking category
- Discover emerging opportunities and innovative concepts across different snack formats
- Learn how ingredient and formulation strategies can turn consumer demand into differentiated, market-relevant products
Smart Protein Design: Complete Nutrition, Targeted Benefits
📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, November 18 | 12:00 – 12:25 (Europe/Berlin)
📍 Location: Exhibitor Showcase Theatre 30A1
Speakers:
Suzane Leser – Lead Expert Nutrition Communication & Scientific Affairs
What You’ll Learn:
- Understand how whey and collagen peptides complement each other in smart protein formulations
- Learn how to maintain a complete essential amino acid profile while adding targeted benefits
- Explore how Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP®) add clinically substantiated support for connective tissue alongside the protein claim
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