Capsules

Roquette to enhance capsulated line-up following Qualicaps acquisition

03-Aug-2023 By Olivia Brown

The global plant-based ingredient and pharmaceutical supplier Roquette has revealed its acquisition of the hard capsule and oral dosage specialists Qualicaps.

Capsules still rule the roost for delivery formats, says Lonza

27-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Despite a range of new and unique dosage forms entering the market, capsules are still the preferred format for global consumers, with innovative new capsule technologies giving brands the opportunity to stand out in a crowded marketplace, says Lonza.

Bioluminescent imaging capsule proves effective in capturing probiotic and prebiotic efficacy

10-Feb-2021 By Will Chu

Researchers have harnessed the power of bioluminescent imaging to better assess the health benefits of prebiotics and probiotics via a capsule that measures enzyme activity.

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Glanbia and Lonza partner for capsule-in-capsule innovations

19-Jan-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Lonza and Glanbia Performance Nutrition have announced a collaboration which sees direct-to-consumer brand Body&Fit expand using Lonza’s DUOCAP technology and ingredients.

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Veggie softgel innovation offers gelatin alternative for supplements

19-Nov-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Roquette has launched a market-first pea starch technology, named LYCAGEL, which it claims will take vegetarian softgel formulations to the next level.

Lonza boosts capsule making capabilities with €78.2m investment

27-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

Lonza’s €78.2m ($93m) investment in its Capsules and Health Ingredients (CHI) Division will increase the capsule production capacity by 15%, according to company executives.

Nouri CEO: ‘I don’t think it’s a bad time to have a new supplement brand, but it has to provide value to consumer’

24-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

2020 may not seem to be a good time for being a year one start-up, but increased consumer interest in supplements and immunity is a rising tide that is raising all boats, says the CEO of Nouri.