Weishardt Becomes 1st Fish Collagen Producer to Obtain ...

Weishardt is one of the leading global suppliers of high-quality fish gelatin and fish collagen peptides for the food & beverage, nutrition, pharmaceutical, and beauty industries.

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Friend of the Sea, the preeminent certification standard for products and services that respect and protect the marine environment, is pleased to announce the certification of Weishardt for sustainable fish collagen peptides. The company can thus display the Friend of the Sea ecolabel, most notably on the brand&#;s renowned product, Naticol®.

Weishardt is one of the world&#;s leading producers of high-quality fish gelatine, fish collagen peptides. Founded in France in , the company is also very famous for being the first to produce edible gelatin in .

The family-owned company has successfully become a global brand praised for the quality of its products used in the food & beverage, nutrition, pharmaceutical, and beauty industries.

A pioneer in diverse fields, Weishardt decided to embrace sustainability, adopting practices respectful of the environment. Consequently, the company requested the Friend of the Sea certification for its fish collagen peptides products.

Collagen is a fundamental component of the human body, connecting the skin, tissues, muscles, and other body parts, contributing to their healthy functioning. Weishardt developed a diverse range of specific fish collagen peptides, registered under the trademark Naticol®, mainly used in functional food, supplements, nutraceuticals, and cosmetofoods.

Weishardt collagen&#;s raw material is sourced from byproducts of sustainably farmed and wild aquatic fish species. This way nothing is wasted, in line with the principles of a circular economy, and added value is provided to sustainable practices.

Friend of the Sea is the leading international standard for sustainable nutraceutical products from marine sources. The organization&#;s mission is to protect aquatic resources employing sustainable practices in all activities related to the marine environment, including, as in this case, the extraction of fish collagen peptides.

&#;It has been wonderful to work with Weishardt,&#; said Paolo Bray, Director of Friend of the Sea. &#;Their embrace of sustainable practices aligns with their overall approach to scientific production and quality management. They set a great example for this industry.&#;

Certified Friend of the Sea producers verify their suppliers are approved and implement sustainable fishing practices. In this way, they can provide a third-party assurance to consumers worldwide.

&#;We are proud to be the first fish collagen manufacturer to achieve the Friend of the Sea certification,&#; said Pascale Robert-Jolimaître, Weishardt General Manager for Quality and R&D. &#;As fish collagen demand raises globally, it&#;s crucial to maintain healthy oceans if we want to preserve the planet for the future generations. Our customers, as well as their consumers, can now be assured that our products come from well-managed and sustainable sources.&#;

Weishardt was able to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable business practices according to the Friend of the Sea criteria throughout the entire certification process.

About Friend of the Sea

Friend of the Sea, a World Sustainability Organization project, awards sustainable practices in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Fishmeal, and Omega-3 Fish Oil. In addition, the organization promotes projects related to restaurants, sustainable shipping, whale and dolphin-watching, aquaria, ornamental fish, UV creams, and others. It is the only sustainable fisheries and aquaculture certification program recognized and supervised globally by European National Accreditation Agencies.

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Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins found throughout the body, particularly in the skin, ligaments, teeth, and connective tissues, and is responsible for maintaining healthy joints and skin elasticity. It is a part of the connective tissue that improves skin in terms of firmness and suppleness, and also helps in constant renewal of skin. Collagen helps in strengthening various structures of the body and also protects skin structures by preventing absorption and spreading of pathogenic substances, cancerous cells, and some environmental toxins. However, as the age of an individual increases, the synthesis of collagen in the body reduces, causing fatigue, weakness, body pain, aches, and lack of energy in general. The skin gets thinner and is prone to easy damage causing skin sags, wrinkles, weak joints, and ligaments. Various types of collagen supplements are recommended by experts to uphold skin, keep it hydrated, prevent bone loss, relieve joint pain, and improve overall skin health. 

Growing consumer preference for protein supplements and convenience food, rising health-conscious population, increasing applications of collagen in pharmaceutical, food and beverages, and cosmetic industries, and rising disposable income are some key factors that can drive global market revenue growth during the forecast period. In addition, many leading companies are heavily investing to develop novel and more effective collagen products. Though there are no natural vegan sources of collagen, many manufacturers are focused on developing vegan formulas, close to animal collagen. 

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Top 10 Companies in the Collagen Market

Here are world&#;s top 10 collagen manufacturers dominating the collagen market

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1. Rousselot Inc. 
2. Nitta Gelatin
3. Weishardt International 
4. Gelita AG
5. Holista Colltech Ltd.  
6. Evonik Industries AG 
7. Lapi Gelatine S.p.a 
8. Connoils
9. Vital Proteins LLC
10. Collagen Matrix, Inc. 

Rousselot Inc. 

Rousselot Inc., a part of Darling Ingredients is one of the leading collagen suppliers in the world. The company offers a wide range of collagen-based solutions and products to various sectors including pharmaceutical, biomedical, food, health, and nutrition. Rousselot aims to help people to achieve their health goals by developing and providing best and tailor-made collagen products. In January , Rousselot announced that it has added porcine collagen production line at the Ghent facility to cater to increasing demand for premium collagen ingredients. This newly opened production line in Ghent, Belgium will specialize in the manufacturing of Peptan, Rousselot&#;s leading collagen peptide brand. 

Nitta Gelatin 

Nitta Gelatin is a global supplier located in Osaka, Japan, that offers collagen and gelatin supplements for food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Nitta manufactures collagen peptides under the name Wellnex. In January , Nitta Gelatin announced the launch of a premium quality gelatin of international standard for hotel, restaurant, and catering sector. This premium gelatin is manufactured using the latest Japanese technology as per HACCAP system and GMP rules set by European Regulation.  

Weishardt International 

Weishardt International is a leading producer of high-quality gelatin and fish collagen peptides specially designed to match technical and quality requirements in the biomedical, food and beverages, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic sectors. The company offers one of the best products prepared from pig and fish skin. In October , Weishardt became the first fish collagen producer in the world to receive the Friend of the Sea sustainability certification, an international standard for sustainable nutraceutical products acquired from marine sources. 

Gelita AG

Gelita AG is one of the world&#;s leading manufacturers and suppliers of gelatin and collagen peptides, headquartered in Eberbach, Germany. The company provides collagen peptides with proven body-stimulating capabilities, non-water-soluble collagens, and personalized gelatins and collagens for food, nutrition, health, and pharmaceutical sectors. 

Holista Colltech Ltd.  

Holista Colltech Ltd. is a leading biotechnology and research-driven company headquartered in Sydney, Australia, that provides first-class natural ingredients and wellness products. Holista specializes in development and commercialization of sheep collagen-based products

Evonik Industries AG 

Evonik Industries AG is a leading specialty chemicals company, headquartered in Essen, Germany. In March , Evonik achieved a breakthrough with a novel collagen form which is animal-free and made using fermentation-based processes. This breakthrough is expected to provide medical, cell culture, and pharmaceutical companies with a highly soluble and pure form of collagen which is sustainable and commercially scalable. 

Lapi Gelatine S.p.a 

Lapi Gelatine S.p.a is a leading manufacturer of gelatin extracted from bovine and fish skins, based in Tuscany, Italy that is used across food and pharmaceutical industries. The company offers a wide range of high-quality, tasteless, and odorless bovine collagen peptides, lapi fish collagen peptides along with edible bovine 80-300 bloom. The company announced the acquisition of Juncà Gelatines to enhance its industrial gelatin production. 

Connoils 

Connoils is an international supplement manufacturer and wholesale distributor of bulk oil ingredients. The company also focused on developing collagen and collagen peptides that are used across various companies in pet nutrition, health, beauty, sports nutrition, and functional food. 

Vital Proteins LLC

Vital Proteins LLC is a global manufacturer of collagen supplements located in Chicago, IL. The company offers a wide range of collagen products in form of gummies, creamers, and powders. Some of the famous Vital products are collagen peptides, marine collagen, collagen creamer, match collagen, and bovine gelatin powder among others. In May , Vital Proteins collaborated with chief creative officer (CCO), Jennifer Aniston for promoting its new line of collagen and protein bars. 

Collagen Matrix, Inc. 

Collagen Matrix, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of collagen-based medical products and xenograft-derived medical devices that are used for bone and tissue repair and regenerative processes in orthopedics, dental, and sports medicine.