At Vitafoods Europe 2025, stand 3G38, Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients (CHI) will be demonstrating how brands can stay one step ahead with their next nutraceutical supplement innovation. Speaking to the company’s technical and commercial experts, attendees can learn about its capabilities across hard empty capsules, dosage form solutions and health ingredients, as well as its sustainability credentials. Furthermore, Lonza CHI will be showcasing its newly launched Innovation Services, alongside its inspirational product concepts formulated to help brands quickly develop supplements for trending health areas—including mobility and women’s health.
Key highlights include:
- Stay one step ahead in sustainability: As consumers search for more planet-friendly nutraceutical supplements, sustainability must be integrated into the entire product development process—from ingredient sourcing to manufacturing. On stand, Lonza CHI will highlight its continued investment in the decarbonisation of its manufacturing sites—including the European facilities in Bornem, Belgium and Colmar, France—as well as its capabilities and services to increase product transparency. Its experts can also explain how its newly appointed ‘Center of Applied Sustainability’ can support the sustainability ambitions of its customers.
- Dosage form solution expertise through its Innovation Services: Harnessing its advanced polymer science and capsule technology expertise, Lonza CHI helps to turn ideas into breakthrough supplements through its unique ingredient delivery systems— including Capsugel® Liquid-Filled Capsules, Capsugel® DUOCAP® dual release capsules and Capsugel® Beadlets Technology. From leak prevention for enhanced ingredient protection (Capsugel® Liquid-Filled capsules), to tailored release profiles that deliver otherwise incompatible ingredients (Capsugel® Beadlets technology), and capsule-in-capsule technology that combines multiple ingredients (Capsugel® DUOCAP® Dual Release Capsules), all in one powerful dose. These dosage form solutions solve formulation challenges, while creating eye-catching supplements, to maximise a product’s potential.
- Product concepts to inspire nutraceutical breakthroughs: For brands researching their next innovation, Lonza CHI has created a range of product concepts that bring together science-backed ingredients and cutting-edge capsule technologies. These concepts showcase how brands can leverage the latest supplement trends for mobility, women’s health, beauty, longevity and more.
- Tap into the growing vegan supplement trend, quickly: According to Lonza’s proprietary research, 40% of supplement users cite the importance of ‘vegan’ as a purchasing factor. Through Lonza CHI’s Capsugel® in-stock vegan program, the company can help improve speed to market for brands looking to enter the vegan supplements space. Ready-to ship*, Lonza CHI’s colourful Capsugel® Vcaps® Plus HPMC vegan capsules are suited for moisture sensitive ingredients such as choline and L-carnitine. Meanwhile, Capsugel® Plantcaps® pullulan capsules offer an ideal solution for oxygen sensitive ingredients, like Vitamins (A, C, E) and Astaxanthin.
- UC-II® undenatured type II collagen for joint health support in humans and their companion animals: shown to help maintain or support joint flexibility and mobility, UC-II® undenatured type II collagen is backed by a comprehensive body of evidence-based research. Unlike other forms of collagen on the market, it retains its 3-dimensional structure due to its patented manufacturing method. The ingredient is available at different grades for both humans and dogs, offering joint health and mobility support at a low daily dose of 40 mg. UC-II® Pets will be on display at the Pet Nutrition Hub.
In a rapidly changing world, Lonza CHI’s breadth and depth of expertise, along with a strong perspective on future trends and market dynamics, enables it to anticipate the needs of the industry and provide proactive solutions. Find out more about Lonza CHI at Vitafoods Europe 2025, May 20-22.