Be Active! Discover the Future of Collagen Innovation FI Europe

Eberbach (Germany), November 2025 – GELITA, the global forerunner in Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP®), invites Fi Europe visitors to Be Active! and explore how collagen innovation is shaping the future of functional nutrition. On December 2–4, 2025, at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles (Booth 40H91), GELITA will present pioneering concepts for healthier, tastier, and more effective functional foods and beverages.

Elevate Bars to Function and Flavor
For developers of high-protein and reduced-sugar bars, OPTIBAR® is redefining next-generation functional snacking. With its unique performance in texture, stability, and taste, it allows product developers to create protein and cereal bars that not only deliver nutritional benefits but also meet consumer expectations for indulgence and clean labeling.

Collagen That Fuels Active Living
Under the umbrella theme Be Active!, GELITA showcases its comprehensive portfolio of Bioactive Collagen Peptides, including VERISOL®, PeptENDURE®, FORTIGEL®, FORTIBONE®, TENDOFORTE®, and BODYBALANCE®, each supporting targeted benefits from beauty-from-within and muscle strength to joint health, recovery, and longevity. Visitors can explore ready-to-market prototypes such as beauty drinks, sports performance beverages, and healthy aging concepts — and experience them firsthand through on-site tastings.
November 2025 GELITA AG – Uferstraße 7 – 69412 Eberbach, Germany 2

Don't Miss the Expert Sessions
Join GELITA experts as they reveal the latest insights into collagen innovation in two exclusive on-site presentations:

• “The New Face of Collagen: From Aesthetics to Athletics” Wednesday, December 3, 12:30 PM
• “Better Treats, Better You: The Future of Snacking is Functional!” Wednesday, December 3, 3:30 PM

Visit GELITA – Booth 40H91
Whether your goal is to formulate the next best functional snack or beverage, or to explore science-based collagen innovations that enhance performance and well-being, GELITA is your partner in creating products that help people Be Active!
For further information, please reach out to GELITA at https://www.gelita.com/en/event/food-ingredients-europe

About GELITA:
GELITA is the leading company for manufacturing and marketing collagen proteins. Coordinated from headquarters in Eberbach, Germany, GELITA provides customers around the world with products of the highest standard, comprehensive technical expertise and sophisticated solutions. More than 20 sites and a global expert network ensure that state-of-the-art know-how is always available for customers. 150 years of experience in the field of collagen proteins are the basis of GELITA's performance. A strong requirement for innovation is the driving force of the family-owned company that is always looking for new solutions for food, pharmaceutical, health & nutrition as well as for technical applications.
Within its portfolio of collagen proteins, GELITA supplies collagen peptides with proven body-stimulating capabilities, tailor-made gelatines and non- or partly-water soluble collagens. This holistic range of products in combination with its vast experience in developing solutions for different applications makes GELITA first choice for its customers. In today's landscape of highest consumer demands, manufacturers of food products have to rely on natural, healthy, non-allergenic ingredients for their developments. Collagen proteins from GELITA are the perfect match for this as they fulfil all of these requirements, a particular plus being the fact that they are foodstuffs in their own right (i.e. no E-numbers). They also possess a set of unique technical and physiological properties.
Besides the traditional use of collagen proteins as natural stabilizers and emulsifiers for countless products, they enable manufacturers to provide their products with other properties which are becoming more and more important. GELITA has intensified its research in developing solutions for physical mobility, weight management and beauty-from-within.

For more information: www.GELITA.com

Company Contact:
Oliver Wolf (Marketing)
Global Product Promotion GELITA AG
+49 6271 84 2194
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