Discover the world of gelatin and collagen peptides

On this blog, GROW shares expert articles, news content, videos and stories about gelatin and collagen peptides. Immerse yourself, uncover myths, discover new insights and learn surprising facts about the different fields of application.

Global Survey

The Future of Gelatin

As a traditional and enduring ingredient, gelatin has been used in many industries for decades. But how about the future of gelatin? We conducted an international survey, asking this question in six markets - with exciting results!
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User Story

Why Dairies Rely on Gelatin’s Unique Properties

Delivering ideal texture and flavor in dairy products like yogurt, dips or dessert is important for consumers but can at the same time pose challenges for food developers. Continue reading to learn more about how these challenges can be overcome.
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User Story

Why Gelatin is the Most Popular Excipient for Soft Capsules

Softgel capsules are increasingly preferred in the pharmaceutical field for their properties. In the manufacturing process of these capsules gelatin plays an important role. But what exactly makes the industry rely on gelatin for creating soft capsules?
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GROW Roundtable
Roundtable

From Chain to Circle: Unlocking Upcycling Potential in Food Production

Gelatin has by definition always been an upcycled product and the gelatin industry supports a circular economy. Three experts from different backgrounds and industries discussed in a roundtable how the industry and startups can follow the example of gelatin.
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Collagen Roundtable
Roundtable

Just hype with no proven effect? Collagen peptides’ growing role in healthy living

Living healthily has become a megatrend in the twenty-first century, shaping consumers’ habits and all areas of everyday life, leading to a demand for value-added nutritional foods. Experts discuss the role of collagen peptides for this trend.
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Jerk W. Langer
Interview

Growing clinical mosaic shows effects of collagen peptides on healthy aging and mobility

Healthy living has become a significant topic for today’s aging society - with their positive impact on ageing tissue, collagen peptides can be a vital part of this. Lifestyle-focused physician Jerk W. Langer shares his observations on collagen peptides.
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Sustainability Roundtable
Roundtable

Clean Label Insights: How Does Gelatin in Foods Meet Consumer Demands?

The clean label trend has moved forward throughout recent years: Consumers desire simpler products with a transparent and short ingredient list. Six panelists from the food industry discuss how natural food products like gelatin can take the lead to meet consumer demands.
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Video Series

Did You Know? Find out about Collagen Peptides and its suprising benefits

You have probably heard about collagen peptides already, but do you know the full extent of its benefits? Time to find out more thanks to the #DidYouKnow video series which highlights the numerous application areas and benefits of collagen peptides
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Video Series

Busting gelatin myths - one video at a time

Even though gelatin is part of our daily lives, there is a lot of misconception and mystery around what it is and how it is used. Want to unravel what is true and what is not? Let’s sort out the truths from the myths!
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