Nuremberg, 16 April 2026 – Lonza Capsugel will be launching its new premium collagen blend for pet food applications at Interzoo 2026 in Nuremberg, 12–15 May. Visitors to booth 7-247 can explore how UC-FLEX collagen blend helps brands stay one step ahead in the pet food market, meeting soaring demand for effective, science-backed joint health support.
Consumer research shows that more than 40% of global pet owners are interested in pet food providing functional health benefits such as joint health,[i] and pet food launches containing collagen rose by 34% from 2021 to 2025.[ii] To help brands seize this market opportunity, Lonza Capsugel is launching its UC-FLEX collagen blend formulated specifically for companion animals*, combining UC‑II undenatured type II collagen with calcium carbonate** to deliver effective, science‑backed support in pet food applications.
A daily 400 mg dose provides the validated 40 mg of UC‑II undenatured type II collagen shown to improve joint comfort, flexibility and mobility in dogs. Manufactured in state‑of‑the‑art, FDA‑registered and NSF food GMP‑certified U.S. facilities (approved for EU imports) with full traceability and APHIS‑aligned safeguards,*** UC‑II Pets is then blended with calcium carbonate in rigorous, contamination‑controlled production and blending processes to ensure exceptional purity, quality and reliability for pet nutrition applications.
“This expansion of our UC-II Pets portfolio bridges a crucial gap between the scientifically validated joint health benefits of UC-II undenatured type II collagen and the specific formulation and processing demands of pet food,” comments Dr. Zain Saiyed, Global Director, Research & Product Development (Dosage Form Solutions & Ingredients) at Lonza Capsugel. “UC-FLEX collagen blend leverages UC-II science in a form optimized for pet food formulation, enabling brands to deliver premium, trusted joint health support”
Attendees can also learn more about the science behind Lonza Capsugel’s market-leading UC-II undenatured type II collagen for pets. Backed by more than two decades of research and 10 peer-reviewed research publications in companion animals, UC-II collagen is the most researched brand of undenatured type II collagen on the market.**** Plus, the uniquely low effective dose of just 40 mg/day and formulation flexibility of UC-II Pets mean that it’s scientifically validated joint health support can be easily incorporated into numerous convenient applications such as treats or chews.[iii],[iv]
Visit booth 7-247 at Interzoo 2026 or book a meeting to learn how brands can stay one step ahead with UC-FLEX and Lonza Capsugel: Interzoo 2026
Lonza Capsugel Contact Details
Anne Holderbach
Director, Strategic Marketing
Tel +33 76 267 9876