Catalent Europe — Delivering differentiated, high‑quality dietary supplement solutions
Consumers across Europe increasingly seek food and dietary supplements supported by science, appealing sensory experiences and responsibly developed formulations. As demand grows for natural ingredients, targeted release formats and plant‑based options, brands benefit from partners who combine scientific expertise with flexible development and manufacturing capabilities.
Aprilia, Italy — Centre of excellence for self-care
Catalent’s Aprilia site, one of Europe’s most established softgel centers, combines advanced technology platforms, technical expertise and high-capacity manufacturing to efficiently and reliably bring innovative products to market. The site supports a wide range of batch sizes for regional and international markets and serves multiple categories including dietary supplements, over-the counter (OTC) products as well as skin, hair and fragrance applications.
Eberbach, Germany — Key softgel hub in Europe
Catalent’s Eberbach site enhances the strength of our European softgel network. The facility supports a broad portfolio of OTC, dietary supplements and prescription softgel products through its development resources, encapsulation, coating and packaging capabilities and extensive quality control operations.
Together, Aprilia and Eberbach sites serve over 200 customers across Europe, supported by certifications including AIFA, FDA, BRGS, Halal, IFS, MSC, TGA and others. This robust regulatory and quality foundation enables a resilient network supporting customers from early development through commercial supply.
Advanced softgel technologies
- OptiGel DR patented softgel technology: Delivers proven enteric protection for acid‑sensitive ingredients like probiotics, enzymes and nutritional oils that may cause gastric discomfort.
- Vegicaps plant-based capsules: A non‑animal, GMO‑free, gluten‑free alternative designed for challenging formulations and lifestyle‑focused consumers, with performance that extends beyond traditional gelatin such as higher melt points.
Enabling differentiated innovation across Europe
Catalent combines deep scientific expertise, integrated development capabilities and advanced softgel technologies to support brands delivering targeted, premium and plant‑based product experiences. Through the Catalent Portfolio Accelerator™, we offer brands a faster path to market with supplement innovation—expediting formulation development and enabling scalable, strategic product launches.