At Fi Europe 2026 in Frankfurt, GELITA will put functional snacks and beverages center stage. At booth 31H38, the collagen specialist will show how Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP®) and gelatin can help turn current consumer needs into enjoyable, differentiated products with added value – from specific health benefits and enhanced nutritional value through to attractive sensory properties.
Selected prototypes will allow visitors to explore how these benefits can be translated into appealing comsumer products across a wide range of applications and market positionings. From healthy aging and sports nutrition to beauty from within and healthy indulgence, GELITA addresses some of today’s most relevant functional nutrition markets. Its broad portfolio and application expertise enable tailored solutions for each segment, matching specific consumer needs with the right functional benefit and product concept.
Turning ideas into market-ready products
Creating a successful functional product requires more than the right ingredient. Raw material expertise, application know-how and scientific support are therefore central to GELITA’s approach. Its experts invite visitors to discuss formulation challenges and explore how product ideas can be translated into convincing products.
Expert insights live at Fi Europe
GELITA will complement the booth experience with two presentations in the Exhibitor Showcase Theatre, Hall 3, 30A1.
- Healthy Snacking: Where Consumer Demand Meets Product Innovation
Tuesday, November 17 | 12:30–12:55
Dr. Johanna Schmidgall and Natalie Leuwer will explore the consumer trends shaping healthy snacking and how ingredient innovation can help translate them into differentiated, market-relevant products.
- Smart Protein Design: Complete Nutrition, Targeted Benefits
Wednesday, November 18 | 12:00–12:25
Suzane Leser will focus on smart protein design and the advantages of combining complete nutrition with targeted benefits.
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