GELITA AG is a global producer of collagen proteins—gelatin and collagen peptides—headquartered in Eberbach, Germany. The company supplies ingredients used across food, pharmaceutical, health and nutrition, and technical applications, supported by a network of manufacturing and R&D sites in multiple regions.
Its portfolio includes food-grade gelatin for confectionery, dairy, and desserts; pharmaceutical-grade gelatin for hard and soft capsules and coatings; and bioactive collagen peptides for functional nutrition focused on areas such as joint, bone, and skin health. GELITA also provides specialty collagen and gelatin solutions for pet food, technical uses, and medical applications, including absorbable hemostats through its medical division. Raw materials are derived from animal collagen (e.g., bovine, porcine, and fish), valorizing by-products from the meat and fisheries supply chains. The company emphasizes quality assurance, traceability, and compliance with international standards, serving customers in the food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, nutrition, and medical sectors.