IFT FIRST: Gelken Highlights Innovation as a China Collagen Industry Leader

At the annual IFT FIRST event, China’s Xiamen Gelken Gelatin Co., Ltd. strengthened its position as a leading provider in the collagen and gelatin sector by showcasing its advanced ingredient portfolio and innovation capabilities. The company emphasized its role in meeting rising global demand for high-purity functional ingredients suitable for food, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.

Gelken, recognized for its comprehensive range of pharmaceutical-grade gelatin, edible gelatin, and high-purity collagen peptides, has invested in quality infrastructure, technical expertise, and sustainable sourcing practices to align with evolving industry standards and consumer trends. The firm highlighted the importance of ingredient traceability, clean labeling and high performance in modern nutritional and functional product development.

At IFT FIRST — a premier food science and ingredient innovation conference that draws global food scientists, R&D professionals and sourcing experts — Gelken presented its capabilities in delivering advanced biopolymers with precise functional properties. The company’s controlled hydrolysis processes and internationally certified quality systems were highlighted as key differentiators in producing collagen peptides with optimized bioavailability and application-ready performance.

Gelken’s participation underlines the growing role of Chinese ingredient suppliers in the global food science and nutrition market, where demand for proactive health-driven products continues to expand.