Biogel

What Biogel does

Biogel AG is a privately held, family-owned Swiss manufacturer of tailor-made gelatin and premium collagen peptides, founded approximately in 1988 and operating from a single integrated production facility in Schachen, Switzerland. The company serves three primary B2B verticals: food manufacturers (confectionery, dairy, meat and prepared-food applications requiring texture, stabilization and binding), pharmaceutical companies (hard and soft gelatin capsule production under Swissmedic GMP), and nutraceutical/ supplement brands (collagen-based dietary supplements, functional foods and beverages). Its underlying technology centers on controlled extraction and hydrolysis of collagen from bovine, porcine and marine sources, enabling customer-specific Bloom strength (80–280 Bloom), viscosity, particle size (4–200 mesh), and molecular weight profiles for collagen peptides (~2000 Da standard peptides; ~500 Da tripeptides). The portfolio is anchored by three offerings: tailor-made gelatin, collagen peptides, and end-to-end Swiss contract manufacturing of dietary supplements and functional nutrition products, supplemented by downstream sub-brands (Collamin, Vitagel) distributed through partner networks.

The business model is direct B2B sales with consultative technical engagement: customers contact Biogel through the website or direct email/phone, work with a specialized technical team from formulation concept through industrial production, and purchase on a per-order basis with no public pricing. Revenue is generated from one-time product sales of gelatin and collagen peptides, plus professional services revenue from contract manufacturing that spans formulation development, ingredient sourcing across 1,000+ ingredients, pilot and industrial-scale powder manufacturing, and quality release. Distribution is exclusively direct, with no retail or consumer-facing channels. Competitive positioning rests on (i) precision customisation that commodity-grade gelatin suppliers cannot match, (ii) Swiss regulatory and quality credentials (Swissmedic GMP, ISO 9001:2015, FSSC 22000, Halal via partner, Fairtrade, SMETA, EcoVadis Silver), and (iii) 40 years of accumulated formulation and production experience. The company reports serving global customers but operates with a small team (11–50 employees), consistent with a focused specialty producer rather than a scale player in the broader gelatin industry dominated by large multinationals.

Name

Biogel

Legal name

Biogel AG

Website

https://biogel.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Biogel AG is a Swiss family-owned manufacturer of tailor-made gelatin and collagen peptides, serving food, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical customers globally from its Schachen, Switzerland production facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Food Ingredients

NAICS

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

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Gelatin manufacturing
• Collagen peptides
• Pharmaceutical excipients
• Functional food ingredients
• Contract manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Schachen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gelatin Sales: Sale of tailor-made gelatin products to food and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Products are customized to customer specifications including Bloom strength, viscosity, and particle size for applications in confectionery, dairy, meat products, and capsule manufacturing.
2. Collagen Peptide Sales: Sale of premium collagen peptides for nutritional supplements, functional foods, and beverages. Available in standard and customized specifications with defined molecular weights for different application requirements.
3. Contract Manufacturing: Full-service contract manufacturing for dietary supplements and functional nutrition products. Services span from formulation development, ingredient sourcing, and pilot production through to industrial-scale manufacturing and quality release. Focus on powder-based supplements and customized supplement blends.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Biogel AG manufactures and sells tailor-made gelatin (porcine, bovine, and fish origin) with customizable Bloom strength, viscosity, and particle size for food and pharmaceutical applications, alongside premium collagen peptides (standard and tripeptide grades) for nutritional supplements, functional foods, and beverages. The company also provides end-to-end Swiss contract manufacturing services for dietary supplements and functional nutrition products, spanning formulation development, ingredient sourcing, pilot production, industrial-scale manufacturing, and quality release.

Product overview

Biogel AG is a Swiss family-owned company offering tailor-made gelatin and premium collagen peptides as its core product portfolio. The offering consists of three main pillars: (1) Tailor-Made Gelatin — functional gelatin solutions available in porcine, bovine, and fish origins with customizable specifications for food and pharmaceutical applications; (2) Collagen Peptides — premium protein solutions in standard (~2000 Da) and tripeptide (~500 Da) forms for nutrition and functional applications; and (3) Contract Manufacturing services — Swiss-based end-to-end manufacturing for dietary supplements and functional nutrition products. Supplementary sub-brands include Collamin and Vitagel for finished collagen supplement products. The company positions itself as a solution partner rather than a commodity supplier, emphasising customisation, technical support, and long-term supply partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tailor-Made Gelatin Custom-manufactured gelatin solutions for food and pharmaceutical applications, available in porcine (acidic process), bovine (alkaline process), and fish origins. Specifications are tailor-made to customer requirements including Bloom strength (80–280 Bloom), viscosity, and particle size (4–200 mesh), enabling precise gelling, stabilizing, binding, and texturizing behavior in confectionery, dairy, meat, and capsule applications.
• Collagen Peptides Premium collagen peptides manufactured from bovine and marine sources through controlled hydrolysis, featuring high bioavailability, excellent solubility in hot and cold liquids, and neutral sensory profile. Available in standard peptide grade (~2000 Da) and tripeptide grade (~500 Da) for use in dietary supplements, functional foods, beverages, medical nutrition, and premium supplement applications.
• Contract Manufacturing End-to-end Swiss contract manufacturing services for dietary supplements and functional nutrition products. Service scope includes formulation development, ingredient sourcing (with access to more than 1,000 ingredients), pilot production, industrial-scale powder manufacturing, and quality release. Specializes in protein-based and collagen peptide supplements, gelatin-based formulations, and custom supplement blends.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistent batch-to-batch quality with reproducible results
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• VALEMIS AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVALEMIS AG is a partner company that offers HALAL-certified gelatin corresponding to MUI, JAKIM, MUIS, and CICOT standards. This partnership extends Biogel's product portfolio to serve Muslim markets requiring halal-certified gelatin products.
• COLLASWISS AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOLLASWISS AG is a partner company that offers additional collagen peptide products for industrial applications. This partnership extends the range of collagen peptide solutions available to industrial customers beyond Biogel's core production offerings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bioiberica: Spanish life-science company producing collagen peptides, heparin, and other bioactive ingredients for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical markets; overlaps Biogel in collagen peptides and contract manufacturing of health ingredients.
• PB Leiner (Tessenderlo Group): Major global gelatin producer offering porcine, bovine, and fish gelatin for food, pharma, and technical applications; directly comparable to Biogel in multi-source gelatin supply and custom specifications.
• Nitta Gelatin: Japanese manufacturer of gelatin and collagen peptides for food, pharma, and health/nutrition applications; comparable to Biogel as a multi-source specialty gelatin/collagen producer with customization capabilities.
• Weishardt (Weishardt International): French producer of gelatin and collagen peptides serving food, nutrition, and pharmaceutical markets; comparable to Biogel in pharma-grade gelatin and collagen peptide offerings with strong European regulatory positioning.
• Gelita: One of the world's largest manufacturers of gelatin and collagen peptides, serving food, pharma, and nutraceutical markets globally — directly comparable to Biogel's product portfolio across porcine, bovine, and fish collagen sources.
• Italgelatine: Italian manufacturer of gelatin for food, pharma, and technical industries with multi-source (porcine/bovine) capabilities; comparable to Biogel as a European specialty gelatin producer serving customized-spec customers.
• Trobas Gelatine: Dutch specialty gelatin producer focused on customized gelatin solutions for food and industrial applications; directly comparable to Biogel's tailor-made, smaller-scale European specialty gelatin positioning.
• Rousselot (Darling Ingredients): Global leader in gelatin and collagen peptides under Darling Ingredients, serving food, nutrition, and pharma applications with a broad range of specialty and standard grades — a direct head-to-head competitor to Biogel in tailor-made gelatin and collagen peptides.

Broad incumbents

• dsm-firmenich: Global nutrition and health ingredients major with a broad portfolio including some collagen and protein solutions; competes with Biogel in functional nutrition ingredients and supplement manufacturing but across a much wider product range.
• Lonza Group: Swiss-headquartered contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with significant pharma-grade capsule and ingredient capabilities; comparable to Biogel as a Swiss quality/regulatory-aligned manufacturer serving pharma and nutraceutical customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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