What Italgel does

Italgel S.p.A. is an Italian privately held manufacturer of gelatin and hydrolyzed collagen headquartered in Santa Vittoria d'Alba, Piedmont. Founded in 1968 (per firmographic records) and operating for more than 50 years, the company ranks among the top 10 global producers in its category and supplies customers in more than 40 countries. Its portfolio comprises four core lines: standard gelatin derived from pig skin and beef hide; collagen peptides produced via enzymatic hydrolysis from bovine, marine, and porcine sources; a specialties range including the Gelecta active-powder line (with proprietary Tech-in-Texture® technology), the Italgel Fast instantization range, and Leaf Gelatine; and a Functional Protein and Fat line serving animal nutrition, biofuel, and oleochemical applications. The company also markets avvera™, a flagship collagen peptide sub-brand targeted at beauty-from-within applications at a 2.5g per day dosage.

Italgel's production is differentiated by pharmaceutical-grade compliance (Certificate of Suitability from EDQM), a full certification stack (ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, ISO 22005, ISO 14001, Halal, Kosher, HACCP, GMP), and proprietary process technologies such as Tech-in-Texture® for cold-process texture design and Italgel Fast instantization for low-temperature hydration. The company has invested in renewable energy infrastructure including a 2 MW photovoltaic plant and a 2.7 MW cogeneration system with over 95% thermal energy recovery, delivering a 30% reduction in energy consumption per ton of gelatin over the last decade.

The business model is industrial B2B: Italgel sells ingredients through an international commercial network with a Smart Customization approach that visits customer plants and tailors specifications (origin, Bloom range, viscosity, solubility), supplemented by a B2B e-commerce portal at shopb2b.italgel.com and a dedicated US sales office in Branchburg, NJ. End markets span Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Health & Wellness/Nutraceuticals, Beauty & Personal Care, and Animal Nutrition/Industrial applications.

Name

Italgel

Legal name

ITALGEL S.p.A.

Website

https://italgel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Italgel is a privately held Italian producer of gelatin and hydrolyzed collagen, ranking among the top 10 globally. It supplies food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, beauty, and industrial manufacturers in 40+ countries through customized B2B ingredients and specialty sub-brands including avvera™ and Gelecta.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gelatine and Collagen Manufacturing

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing (311613)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Gelatin & Collagen Hydrolysates (Animal-Based Gelling Agents) (AFAJABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gelatin & Animal-Derived Hydrocolloids (Gelatin, Collagen, Isinglass) (AFAJAMAG), Animal-Derived Protein Ingredients (Egg, Collagen/Gelatin, Blood/Plasma Proteins) (AFAJAHAB), Proteins & Functional Nutrition Ingredients (Plant/Animal Proteins, Collagen, Amino Acids) (CRADAOAJ), Collagen, Gelatin & Protein Hydrolysates (Animal-Derived) (AFANAGAI)

Keywords

• Gelatine production
• Hydrolyzed collagen
• Collagen peptides
• Pharmaceutical excipients
• Food ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Vittoria D'alba

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. B2B Gelatin and Collagen Products: Manufacturer and supplier of gelatine and hydrolyzed collagen serving food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and beauty markets. Products include standard and customized specifications (origin, Bloom range, viscosity, solubility). Revenue generated through product sales to industrial customers.
2. Specialty Ingredients: Specialty gelatin products including Gelecta (active powder gelatin), Italgel Fast (instant soluble), and Leaf Gelatine. Premium specialty products with enhanced functionality for specific applications.
3. Functional Protein and Fat: High-quality fats from gelatin production for animal nutrition, biofuels feedstock, and oleochemical applications. Revenue from industrial B2B sales of these co-products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Italgel manufactures and supplies gelatine and hydrolyzed collagen ingredients derived from bovine, porcine, and marine raw materials for industrial customers. Its portfolio spans standard and customized gelatines, collagen peptides, specialty products including Gelecta active powder gelatine, Italgel Fast instant-soluble gelatin, and Leaf Gelatine, plus functional proteins and fats for animal nutrition, biofuel feedstock, and oleochemical applications. The company serves food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, beauty, and industrial markets in more than 40 countries with customized specifications for origin, Bloom range, viscosity, and solubility.

Product overview

Italgel is a leading global producer of gelatine and hydrolyzed collagen ranking among the top 10 worldwide. The product portfolio centers on four core offerings: Gelatine (derived from pig skin and beef hide, available in various Bloom strengths and mesh sizes), Collagen Peptides (bioavailable protein fragments from bovine, marine, and porcine sources), Specialities (advanced gelatin products including Gelecta brand active powders, Italgel Fast instant-soluble gelatin, and Leaf Gelatine), and Functional Protein and Fat (specialized ingredients for food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications including animal nutrition, biofuels, and oleochemicals). The company also markets avvera™ as a flagship collagen peptide sub-brand for beauty-from-within products. All products serve the food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and beauty & personal care sectors, with emphasis on traceability, quality consistency, and customized solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• avvera™: Flagship collagen peptide brand for beauty-from-within applications, engineered to deliver results at 2.5g per day.
• Gelecta
• Gelecta Cream
• Gelecta Cold
• Italgel Fast
• Leaf Gelatine

Products and services

• Gelatine Natural protein obtained from partial hydrolysis of collagen, derived from pig skin and beef hide. A versatile hydrocolloid used as a gelifying, stabilizing, emulsifying, and bonding agent for food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical applications. Available in various Bloom strengths and mesh sizes.
• Collagen Peptides Highly bioavailable protein fragments obtained by enzymatically hydrolyzing natural collagen from bovine, marine, and porcine sources. Provides benefits for skin health, hair and nails, joint support, bone health, and muscle recovery. Used in nutraceutical, functional food, and beauty applications.
• Specialities Line of specialty gelatin products with specialized functionality, including Gelecta (active powder gelatine for direct addition without pre-hydration), Italgel Fast (instant, soluble gelatine with rapid hydration at low temperatures), and Leaf Gelatine (premium gelatine leaves with uniform bloom strength and high purity). Designed for high-efficiency food processing across confectionery, beverages, ready-to-mix products, nutrition blends, and desserts.
• Gelecta Active powder gelatine brand available in three variants: Gelecta Active Powder (added directly to recipes without pre-hydration), Gelecta Cream (Tech-in-Texture® technology for whipped-cream-based applications), and Gelecta Cold (cold-process texture designer for delicate ingredients such as fruit without heating). Targeted at food manufacturers seeking advanced texture control.
• Functional Protein and Fat Specialized solutions combining functional ingredients, proteins, and fats for innovative food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical applications. Includes premium fat for animal nutrition (livestock feed, pet food, aquaculture), biofuel feedstock, and lipids for oleochemical applications.
• avvera™ Flagship collagen peptide brand crafted for beauty-from-within applications, engineered to deliver results at 2.5g per day for skin, hair, and nail health. Marketed to beauty and personal care brands and nutraceutical manufacturers seeking differentiated, low-dosage collagen ingredients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% reduction in energy consumption per ton of gelatin produced over 10 years
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

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Direct peers

• Rousselot: Rousselot (a Darling Ingredients business) is the world's largest gelatin and collagen peptide producer, supplying food, pharma, and nutraceutical customers globally. Directly comparable to Italgel across product portfolio, applications, and target end-markets.
• PB Leiner (Tessenderlo Group): PB Leiner, part of Tessenderlo Group, produces gelatin and collagen proteins from porcine, bovine, and fish sources for food, nutraceutical, and pharma markets. Directly comparable multi-region gelatin producer.
• GELITA: GELITA is a leading global manufacturer of gelatin and collagen peptides for food, health, and pharma applications. Directly comparable as a major multi-region gelatin and collagen peptide supplier with overlapping specialty product lines.
• Sterling Gelatin: Sterling Gelatin produces gelatin and collagen hydrolysates for food, pharmaceutical, and technical applications. Comparable as a specialized gelatin producer competing in similar application segments.
• Nitta Gelatin: Nitta Gelatin is a Japanese producer of gelatin and collagen peptides serving food, pharma, and health applications. Directly comparable as an established Asian gelatin specialist with overlapping product portfolio and quality certifications.
• Weishardt Group: Weishardt is a French-headquartered global producer of gelatin and collagen peptides for food, nutrition, and pharma. Directly comparable mid-tier European gelatin manufacturer competing in similar customer segments and geographies.
• Ewald-Gelatine: Ewald-Gelatine is a German manufacturer of gelatin and collagen peptides serving food and technical markets. Directly comparable European mid-sized gelatin producer with overlapping product offerings.
• Trobas Gelatine B.V. Trobas Gelatine is a Dutch producer of gelatin products from porcine, bovine, and fish sources for food and technical applications. Comparable European specialty gelatin producer with similar product portfolio and quality standards.

Emerging players

• Bioactive Technologies: Bioactive Technologies supplies bioactive collagen peptides for nutraceutical and functional food applications. Comparable in collagen peptide focus but at a smaller scale and primarily serving the nutraceutical/health segment.

Regional players

• Jellice Pioneer (Jellice Group): Jellice Pioneer is a major Taiwanese collagen peptide and gelatin producer serving food, nutraceutical, and personal care markets across Asia. Comparable in collagen peptide technology but primarily competing in Asian markets rather than Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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