July 14th – NutraIngredients-USA names Wellnex Replenwell™, Nitta Gelatin’s premier brand of collagen peptides, as the prestigious “Ingredient of the Year” for beauty-from-within applications.  Replenwell™ collagen peptides stand out from the rest with over a decade of randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical studies showing significant reductions in the visible signs of skin aging including wrinkles, roughness, uneven skin tone, dryness and loss of elasticity. Born in Japan, Wellnex Replenwell™ collagen peptides are the only collagen ingredients available with up to 30X concentrated bioactive dipeptides proline-hydroxyproline “PO,” and hydroxyproline-glycine “OG,” when compared to standard collagen peptides. Visit our Wellnex collagen site today to learn more about our unique technology and clinical studies for beauty-from-within!

July 1st, 2021 – Nitta Gelatin NA is recognized with a Bronze Medal by EcoVadis, a global leader in the assessment of practices, processes, and actions related to environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The EcoVadis assessment methodology is based on global standards similar to the Global Reporting Index (GRI), ISO 26000, and the ten Principles of the UN Global Compact. 

April 29, 2021 – As the nutraceutical gummy market continues to boom; manufacturing, formulation and formats continue to evolve, requiring more specialized ingredient solutions. Nitta Gelatin’s XactSet® gelatin, for fortified gummies and starchless production systems, was created to meet the needs of the modern nutraceutical gummy manufacturer with minimized tailing, faster set times, and optimized textures. Read more about gummy innovation and how XactSet® gelatin can benefit your formulation in this recent article from Nutritional Outlook Magazine. 

April 19th, 2021 – Collagen-infused coffees, smoothies, snacks, candies, and more! Nitta Gelatin Inc. opened the doors to its newest venture, Collagen Café RIWACO (translating to “collagen + reward”) in downtown Osaka, Japan. The stylish “standing café” features a platform to check visitors’ skin condition while they wait for their made-to-order collagen-infused beverages. As the birthplace of Nitta’s Wellnex collagen peptide portfolio, Japan continues to lead the charge in cutting-edge collagen technology.

March 8, 2021 – Consumers have spoken, and the demand for clean, effective, and personalized protein supplements isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Wellnex Replenwell™ collagen peptide ingredients check all the boxes for the modern protein supplement consumer. Click here to learn more about about how our sustainable, clinically-supported collagen peptide ingredients can contribute to statistically significant therapeutic outcomes for your B2C dietary supplements.

February 18, 2021 – Nitta Gelatin’s Wellnex Replenwell™ collagen peptides are recognized in the  Nutritional Outlook article “Glycemic Giants: the Latest Research on Ingredients for Blood Sugar Support,” based on recent RDBPC human clinical trials. Healthy blood sugar metabolism is top of mind for consumers, as the CDC’s National Diabetes Statistics Report 2020 estimates approximately 1 in 10 Americans suffers from diabetes. 

Nutritional Outlook’s recent Modern Mechanics article investigates the science behind trending ingredients for joint support including collagen, turmeric and eggshell membrane. Nitta’s Replenwell™ collagen peptides, by Wellnex, stand out in double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical studies for effectively supporting diverse joint-health needs; including those of active college athletes, and seniors struggling with comfortable mobility.

September 9th, 2020 – Nitta Gelatin NA adds Replenwell™, a new line of highly functioning collagen peptide ingredients, to its Wellnex portfolio. Replenwell™ collagen peptides are clinically tested for safety and efficacy and available in a variety of raw material sources including fish, bovine, and porcine. Click here to learn more!

September 9, 2020 – From ideation to scale-up and commercialization, Nitta Gelatin North America is your go-to partner for collagen and gelatin ingredients. Looking for functional proteins for sports nutrition, healthy aging, or beauty-from-within formulations? Nitta’s Wellnex collagen peptides boast over a decade of research, and double blind, human clinical trials supporting safety and efficacy. Click the video to learn more!