Rousselot, Darling Ingredients’ health brand, proudly announces that its Peptan® collagen peptides have achieved the Upcycled Certified® status from Where Food Comes From (WFCF). This recognition, alongside Darling Ingredients’ broader sustainability programs and initiatives, emphasizes the company’s commitment to sustainability by contributing to a circular and responsible supply chain.
The Upcycled Certified® Standard by the WFCF is the world’s only third-party certification for upcycled food. Designed to combat food waste, it recognizes products that use high-quality, safe ingredients that might otherwise go unused. Peptan collagen peptides exemplify this approach, transforming bovine, porcine, or fish-derived raw materials into a bioactive ingredient with multiple health benefits. Produced through a unique enzymatic hydrolysis process, Peptan maximizes the value of these resources, ensuring their full potential is realized.
“This certification is a testament to Peptan’s commitment to sustainability,” said Jeroen Colpaert, Executive Vice President, Rousselot Health & Nutrition. “Peptan is a prime example of how upcycled ingredients can be transformed into high-value, functional solutions. By choosing Peptan, brands can confidently offer products that deliver science-backed benefits, while also align with the growing consumer demand for environmentally responsible solutions.”
Consumer demand for sustainable products is steadily growing, along with the food and nutrition industry’s commitment to minimizing waste. As a result, awareness of upcycled products is on the rise with a recent study indicating that 43% of consumers find upcycled products appealing—an increase from 35% the previous year.[1]
With upcycled Peptan collagen peptides,100% of nature’s goodness is preserved to deliver a full range of health benefits for consumers, including joint health[2], mobility[3], skin[4] and hair beauty[5], as well as overall well-being, from sports recovery[6] to sleep quality and cognitive performance.[7]
For more information on Peptan, visit www.rousselot.com
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