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!

July 24th, 2020 – Nitta Gelatin NA Inc., as part of the GMIA (Gelatin Manufacturers Institute of America) is now a proud supporter of GROW, a newly formed working group dedicated to raising awareness of the benefits of gelatin and collagen peptides. Click here to learn more about GROW.

July 14, 2020 – Joint health, metabolic support, cognitive function – these are often major concerns for North America’s growing senior populations. As more Western consumers begin to value the connection between dietary choices and physical well-being, the number of functional food offerings geared towards seniors continues to expand. Wellnex collagen peptides are highly functional proteins backed by clinical studies supporting their ability to support healthy aging. Read more about the benefits, and formulation opportunities, of Wellnex collagen peptides in July’s Prepared Foods R&D Applications editorial here. 

July 07, 2020 – A recent double-blind, randomized, active-controlled human study, published in the Journal of Diabetes & Metabolism, investigates the effects of 5g daily Wellnex collagen peptides on fasting blood glucose, HbA1c levels, and insulin sensitivity, over a 90 day study period, in conjunction with standard therapy. These exciting findings demonstrate the potential role of Wellnex collagen peptides as an add-on nutritional supplement for the support of healthy blood sugar metabolism. Read the full scientific study here.