We at GELITA are convinced that collagen supplements presented in modern, convenient application formats have great potential. And that’s no doubt why growing interest in preventive healthcare has seen a surge in fortified gummy product launches in recent years. Such a dramatic increase in popularity means gummies are now being recognized as a more convenient, easier-to-consume option.

As more and more people look to food as a source of health and wellbeing, so owners are doing exactly the same for their pets. According to the European pet food industry association, ‘humanisation’ is the key trend currently driving the market. Any old can or bag of biscuits is no longer good enough: consumers want the best for their furry friends. High-quality, natural ingredients, with added functionality where possible, is in great demand for cats’ cuisine and dogs’ dinners these days.

Did you know that gelatin experienced its first real large-scale boom as a foodstuff during the Napoleonic Wars (1800–1815) when the French used it as a source of protein? After that, it became clear that gelatin was so much more than just a source of protein; in fact, today it’s the most versatile hydrocolloid in the food industry thanks to its important technological properties – such as gelling (which we discussed previously: Gelatin Know-How: Gelling Power | GELITA), as well as foam formation and emulsification, which we will take a closer look at in this blog.

Who hasn’t licked their lips in anticipation at the thought of tucking into the leftovers from last night’s curry, stew or even spaghetti bolognese? After all, we know that such dishes always seem to taste so much better the next day. But why exactly is that? Grab a bowl of yesterday’s biryani, and allow us to enlighten you.

As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of collagen proteins and a globally active company, we believe that it’s our responsibility to review and continuously improve the impact of our actions on the environment, our employees, customers and suppliers. Our goal, therefore, is to work tirelessly to reduce our energy and water consumption, cut emissions and avoid waste. So what did we achieve in 2020 on our way to becoming a more sustainable company? Here are some key facts from our latest sustainability report:

Gelatin is one of the most versatile food ingredients available. Yet despite its popularity, we’ve noticed that the industry’s understanding of the fundamental properties of gelatin has begun to erode during the last few years, and that its true potential remains unexploited. That’s why we want to refresh your knowledge, and remind you of the unrivalled technological properties of this amazing product. So let’s kick-off with gelling power...