GELITA has announced it will be exhibiting at Vitafoods Europe 2026 at Booth 3B88, where it will highlight the growing role of collagen-based nutrition for ageing athletes and women's health as the event's official collagen sponsor.
Under its 'Be Active!' umbrella, GELITA will demonstrate how its bioactive collagen peptides (BCP) can support targeted nutraceutical concepts for today's performance-driven consumers.
Another highlight at the company's booth will be the launch of a new ingredient within GELITA's BCP portfolio — CURADERM, a newly developed collagen peptide solution for body barrier health and repair.
The BCP is developed for applications that support skin healing, atopic-prone skin and gum health. It is the first collagen peptide with scientifically substantiated results, offering evidence-based positioning for innovative skin and gum care concepts.
The company will also showcase its versatile pharmaceutical-grade gelatin portfolio for revolutionary rapid-fill release, truly enteric soft capsules, leak prevention and cross-linking avoidance.
This portfolio provides developers of supplements with a comprehensive toolbox for maximum flexibility in realising their desired fill-release profiles.
Collagen support for the ageing athlete
Interest in sports nutrition among older consumers continues to grow, as many remain physically active well beyond age 40.
At the same time, the decline in collagen synthesis can impact the resilience of tendons, joints, bones and muscles.
GELITA's Bioactive Collagen Peptides — including TENDOFORTE, FORTIGEL, FORTIBONE, PeptENDURE and BODYBALANCE — support targeted nutritional concepts designed to support structural tissues of the musculoskeletal system and help maintain mobility, recovery and performance.
Women's health – a growing nutraceutical segment
GELITA says it is also focusing on women's health at Vitafoods Europe.
Demand for targeted beauty-from-within solutions is rising as people age, driven by age-related changes in skin structure.
Moreover, as bones become more fragile, particularly after menopause, the risk of osteoporosis increases.
Specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides support skin health (VERISOL), bone density (FORTIBONE) and joint mobility (FORTIGEL), offering manufacturers targeted ingredients for the expanding women's health market.
Oliver Wolf, Marketing at GELITA, explains: "We provide scientifically validated collagen peptide solutions that enable manufacturers to develop targeted nutrition concepts for active lifestyles."
Through our 'Be Active!' initiative, we want to illustrate how collagen-based nutrition can help consumers maintain strength, mobility and vitality throughout all stages of life.
Visitors interested in the science behind GELITA's collagen solutions can attend the following expert sessions:
- Pushing Limits: The Science and Real-World Impact of Bioactive Collagen Peptides in Performance Sports (Wednesday, May 6, 10:55 AM) Presenter: Stephan Hausmanns, Vice President Global Market Management Collagen Peptides and marathon runner Erik Hille
- Collagen Myth Busting: Separating Facts from Fiction (Tuesday, May 5, 15:30 PM) Presenter: Martin Walter, Category Manager, Healthy Ageing & Sports Nutrition
- Outer Body Barrier Repair Begins Beneath the Surface: Unlocking New Opportunities in Skin & Oral Care with Targeted Bioactive Collagen Peptides (Wednesday, May 6, 13:30) Presenter: Stephan Hausmanns, Vice President Global Market Management Collagen Peptides
In addition to ingredients, GELITA will also present ready-to-market supplement concepts developed by its subsidiary GELITA Health.