Rousselot reveals key showcase for Food Ingredients Europe

Preparations are well under way for ingredients’ firm Rousselot’s return to Fi Europe, showcasing its collagen and gelatin-based solutions for science-backed health and wellness, writes Neill Barston.

The event, which will be marking its 30th anniversary, is set to feature more than 1,300 companies from 130 countries as it makes its way to Paris Porte de Versailles, between 2-4 December.

As for Rousselot’s presence, the Darling Group’s products, which are designed to deliver proven health benefits and to enhance nutritional profiles in reducing sugar, increasing protein, or achieving a clean label, will be showcasing its latest innovations.

Its ingredients help brands create products that balance well-being and indulgence. Visitors will be able to experience these benefits firsthand through a variety of tasting concepts at the booth.

A highlight of the exhibit will be Nextida GC, Rousselot’s latest collagen peptide innovation, clinically shown to support metabolic wellness by naturally stimulating GLP 1 and GIP secretion. Attendees will be invited to sample “Cosmopolitan” and “Vegas” mocktails, hazelnut macchiatos, and appetiser crackers featuring Nextida GC.

Additional prototypes on-stand include Peptan-powered drinks, functional gummies made with SiMoGel technology, and a new low-sugar, high-fibre snack bar fortified with collagen protein.

Each concept offers either proven functional benefits or improved nutritional profiles without compromising indulgence. Rousselot application experts will also present a recently published poster demonstrating the heat-stability of Peptan collagen peptides in bakery and ultra-high-temperature (UHT) drink applications.

At the Exhibitor Showcase Theatre (40A104) on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 2:30 p.m. CET, Florencia Moreno Torres, global marketing manager, and Tim de Lange, global applications centre manager, will present “The GLP-1 effect: Shaping the next wave of nutritional innovation.”

This expert session will explore opportunities for GLP-1 companion products, from nutritional support and glucose regulation to gut comfort and muscle preservation, offering attendees practical formulation insights and a deep dive into evolving consumer mindsets around metabolic wellness.