The Exciting World of Gelatine and Collagen Peptides

The GELITA Blog is the expert blog about gelatine and collagen peptides. Immerse yourself in the world of #AmazingGelatine and #AmazingCollagen and share your knowledge and expertise with us.

June
27, 2023
4 min

Why Friday’s now happy every day thanks to PETAGILE®

Stiffness, lameness, painful joints, limited range of motion and a reluctance to exercise, jump or climb are all symptoms of canine osteoarthritis (OA) [1]. Much like the progression of the disease in humans, canine OA is characterized by progressive destruction of articular cartilage with loss of proteoglycan and collagen, subchondral sclerosis and chronic inflammation of the synovial membranes [2].

June
22, 2023
4 min

LESS IS MORE: WHY SOFTGELS MADE WITH GELITA® EC ARE IDEAL FOR PROBIOTICS

Gelatin softgel capsules are one of the most common delivery systems for over-the-counter (OTC) products and dietary supplements. Unlike other types of capsules, they are hermetically sealed and airtight to protect sensitive ingredients from oxygen, light and contamination. Furthermore, the plain, curved surface makes them easy to swallow, which appeals to consumers.

June
05, 2023
4 min

How BODYBALANCE® can support lifelong fitness goals

From Gen Z and Millennials to Generation X and Baby Boomers – every generation has its own reasons for wanting to remain fit and physically active for as long as possible. That’s why we conducted a qualitative evaluation and asked people of all ages in Germany, Great Britain and the US about their fitness goals and motivation. Additionally, we discussed how sports nutrition products in combination with physical activity can help them achieve their targets.

June
05, 2023
3 min

WORKING TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

We have just published our eighth Sustainability Report, detailing our progress in 2022 and our future commitments to the environment and our employees, customers, and suppliers.

As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of pure, natural collagen proteins and gelatin products, we take our ESG (environmental, social, and governance) responsibilities very seriously. GELITA’s core business is intrinsically based on the principle of the circular economy, because we refine by-products from the food industry to create valuable ingredients for many new applications.

June
05, 2023
4 min

Solving a sticky situation for softgels

By preventing troublesome crosslinking, breakthrough gelatin technology is enabling pharmaceutical and supplement manufacturers to guarantee the stability of softgels destined for the Asia-Pacific market.

Softgel capsules are set for rapid growth in the next five years, with Asia-Pacific leading the way. The region’s softgel market is projected to expand by 6.6% year on year between now and 2027, and for countries such as India and China, even stronger growth is forecast1.