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Bioactivity Matters: Use the right Collagen Peptides for your specific solution
Not all collagen peptides are created equal and only few are specifically developed and scientifically proven to operate effectively for individual health issues. GELITA offers a complete range of these BCP® for a series of different application areas. Your Product portfolio caters Sports Nutrition? GELITA can provide you with a series of BCP® either for joint, bone, muscle or White Tissue support. Or are you more into Healthy Aging? No problem, BCP® offer solutions for the different aspects of maintaining mobility. For the perfect appearance specific Nutricosmetic BCP® can boost your Beauty from Within supplement. And – brand new – GELITA developed a solution for BCP® supporting immune health. One…
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Is there a role for collagen in immune health?
January 2021. Immunity is at the forefront of everyone’s mind these days. GELITA, will host a webinar on January 20, discussing the role of collagen in immune health and launch its new brand IMMUPEPTTM. The BCP® (Bioactive Collagen Peptides®) are specifically developed for advancing immune health. The webinar is hosted on NutraIngredients, NutraIngredients-USA & NutraIngredients-Asia. Immune health is one of the fastest growing supplement categories. After vitamins and minerals led the first wave of immunity supplements, protein is now emerging as a critical nutrient. Here collagen peptides have great potential in the next generation of immunity products. Join experts from science, nutrition and GELITA representatives in the webinar on January 20th: The role for specific collagen peptides in immune health…
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Brazil grants VERISOL® approval for use in food supplements claiming skin health benefits
. Collagen supplements in Brazil that deliver a daily dose of only 2,5 g of the specific Bioactive Collagen Peptidesâ VERISOLâ from GELITA become the first to be allowed to use skin health claims, under ANVISA’s new rules. The announcement follows ANVISA’s introduction of specific regulations for food supplements in 2018, when manufacturers were called to prove the efficacy of their products. The framework was designed to reduce the information gap in the Brazilian market, especially related to marketing claims that lack scientific proof. The Agency is building a positive list of approved ingredients and health claims. Companies have a transition period to adapt existing products, while new products have…
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GELITA acquires majority stake in Turkish gelatine manufacturer
GELITA AG today acquired 65% of the shares in the Turkish gelatine producer SelJel. With this Joint Venture, GELITA AG is further strengthening its position as the industry’s global leader. The remaining 35% of the shares remain with the founding family Tezman. With approximately 6,500 metric tons of edible, pharmaceutical and technical gelatine, SelJel is the first Turkish producer and supplies not only the national market but also international customers. "We are delighted that we have come to an agreement. SelJel complements GELITA perfectly. All their products have halal status, which helps us to meet the growing demand for these products," says Dr. Franz Josef Konert, CEO of GELITA AG.…
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E-meet GELITA at the FIE Connect
During the digital event, GELITA will present the latest updates about its specific BCP® (Bioactive Collagen Peptides®) and their effect on the White Tissue in the Sports Nutrition arena. GELITA® HST additionally combines all the BCP® properties with gelling properties of gelatine in only one ingredient. In this way it is possible to obtain e.g. bioactive beauty gummies with a protein content up to 33% – also halal and kosher if desired. Contact GELITA’s experts during the exhibition or schedule an online meeting to learn more about the versatile world of collagen proteins. “This virtual exhibition is an absolutely new experience for us and we are really excited to be…
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GELITA also supports major sporting event in Corona year
. Numerous running events have been cancelled this year due to the Corona pandemic. GELITA, one of the leading manufacturers of collagen proteins, has decided to continue its involvement in sports, particularly in this situa "As a supplier of collagen peptides, which among other things help to keep bones and joints mobile and healthy, we have a strong affinity to the topic of sport," explains Michael Teppner, Global Vice President Marketing and Communication at GELITA. Within the scope of its corporate social responsibility activities, the company has been supporting the GELITA Trail Marathon in Heidelberg, near the company’s headquarters in Eberbach, since 2016. The track is particularly popular with both…
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GELITA Trail Marathon 2020
Nationale Trailrunning-Spitze in Heidelberg am Start. Bei idealen Bedingungen konnten Vorjahressieger Nikki Johnstone, Debutantin Merle Brunnée und die Trail-Spezialisten Pierre Emmanuel Alexandre und Markus Mingo auf der Strecke rund um Heidelberg überzeugen. Bei bestem Laufwetter, Sonnenschein und 17 Grad, konnten 500 Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer die Trails rund um Heidelberg in Angriff nehmen. Über den zum zweiten Mal ausgetragenen, 50 Kilometer langen, Salomon Long Distance Trail gelang dies bei den Herren Titelverteidiger Nikki Johnstone (Asics Frontrunner) in 3:45:57 am besten. Wie bereits im vergangenen Jahr war an dem in Düsseldorf lebenden Schotten auf der Strecke, die unter anderem durch das Naturschutzgebiet Felsenmeer führt, kein Vorbeikommen. Am nächsten kamen ihm in einer…
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New appointments to the Management Board of GELITA AG
GELITA AG, the global market leader in the field of gelatine and collagen peptides, appoints Dr. Sven Abend to the Executive Board of GELITA AG effective from 1 November 2020. Dr. Abend will succeed Dr. Franz Josef Konert as of 1 January 2021, who is retiring at his own request at the end of the year. Dr. Abend’s most recent position was COO of the Lonza Group, where he was responsible for the Specialty Ingredients division, and was also a member of the Executive Board. The Supervisory Board furthermore appointed Jan Christoph Teetz as CFO of GELITA AG from 1 October 2020. Prior to this, Mr. Teetz was CFO at…
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E-meet GELITA at the Vitafoods Virtual Expo & Summit
GELITA, the leading manufacturer of gelatine and collagen peptides, is taking part in this year’s Vitafoods Virtual Expo & Summit (7–11 September). During the digital event, GELITA will present the latest updates about its specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides® FORTIGEL®, VERISOL® and TENDOFORTE® in the Sports Nutrition and Beauty from Within arena. Chat with GELITA’s experts at any time during the exhibition or schedule an online meeting to learn more about the versatile world of collagen peptides. Additionally, the company is proud to sponsor the “Sports Nutrition” micro-community. Here, visitors can discover the importance of strong ligaments and tendons, meet GELITA staff at the show’s Speed Networking event and attend the…
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Engage with GELITA at IFT2020 Virtual Event & Expo
GELITA® Gelatine is globally renowned for its amazing sensorial performance, texturizing properties, and ease of use in formulations. This amazing ingredient can make all the difference by offering unbelievable foaming characteristics for incredibly high and stable foamy peaks. Use it for creating brilliantly clear, shiny and sheeny gels, or for its excellence in whipping and emulsifying the delicious whipped treats with perfect textures. Gelatine’s ability to gently melt at body temperature often enhances the release of even the most delicate of flavors, creating a remarkable and positively memorable sensory experience. But, what about the customers looking for calorie conscious choices? Gelatine is your sensorial solution! Being neutral in taste and…
