Quality Products, Responsibly Made
Around the globe, increasingly health-conscious and values-driven consumers are looking for cleaner, more natural products across a range of markets. Lonza’s research shows that over half of US supplement users now seek products with sustainable origins. As part of our commitment to responsible business conduct, which encompasses planet, people and the environment, we have developed a new ‘Responsibly Made’ logo for our ingredients, capsules and finished products. This demonstrates the quality and sustainability credentials of our solutions which enable manufacturers to meet consumer values, and to stand out in an increasingly competitive landscape.

To create truly clean-label solutions, brand owners now need to consider their products holistically, making sure that not only the ingredients are clean-label, but also that the manufacturing processes and the delivery system meet clean-label expectations too – so that every element works together synergistically.

Delivery Matters
The potential for clean-label delivery systems is only just beginning. For supplement manufacturers, delivery form innovations offer an exciting opportunity to align with the expectations of today’s consumers. While clean-label has become a priority for consumers, performance and convenience remain just as important, as Lonza’s dosage form portfolio reflects:

• Plantcaps capsules - Made from tapioca fermented into pullulan, Plantcaps® capsules are a naturally unique yet versatile and robust delivery solution. Suitable for both liquid and powder fills, these immediate-release capsules provide oxygen defense for sensitive ingredients, while also helping to mask taste and odor.

• Vcaps Plus capsules – Made with just one ingredient, FSC-certified Hypromellose (HPMC), Vcaps® Plus capsules are a premium vegetarian delivery solution. Ideal for moisture-sensitive ingredients, they are designed to offer excellent machinability, on any filling machine.

• Vcaps Plus capsules are also available in a range of colors derived from plant-based foods, including Purple Carrot, as well as new Spicy Yellow and Red Radish. These colorful options offer enhanced visual appeal and brand differentiation without compromising on all-important clean-label credentials.

• DRcaps capsules – The vegetarian capsule that offers an innovatively modified release profile. DRcaps® capsules offer protection for acid-sensitive ingredients, carrying them safely past the stomach for extended release and complete dissolution in the small intestine.

• Vcaps capsules – Our first-generation vegetarian capsule for health-conscious consumers. Vcaps® capsules offer stable and robust performance for a wide range of dietary supplements and are particularly suitable for hygroscopic ingredients.

Cleaner Ingredients, Clearer Benefits
At Lonza, we always strive to create innovative, sustainable, and responsible solutions which offer clinically-demonstrated health benefits and enhance consumer experience. Our portfolio of clinically-studied ingredients offers clean-label quality, with targeted applications designed to meet the needs of values-driven, health-conscious shoppers, whose diverse priorities include a preference for vegan and natural positionings.

• UC-II undenatured type II collagen – An ingredient that has been clinically studied to help maintain joint health, flexibility and mobility in healthy adults, all from a small, convenient daily dose of 40mg. It can easily be incorporated into combination formulations for a wide variety of human and pet applications in dietary supplements, food, and beverages, subject to applicable regulatory requirements.

• MuscleGuard formula – a powerful, proprietary blend of four ingredients, including Lonza’s Carnipure® L-carnitine and a uniquely vegan source of leucine, MuscleGuard™ formula offers clinically-studied benefits for sports performance and recovery. Available as a standalone supplement, it can also be blended into a favorite smoothie or sports drink.

• Oceanix brand – A sustainably-sourced marine phytoplankton ingredient, our vegan Oceanix™ brand contains highly active antioxidant enzymes, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), as well as essential fatty acids, vitamins, amino acids and minerals. It offers potential benefits for physical performance and an increased physiological response against oxidative stress to aid recovery.

• ResistAid ingredient – an arabinogalactan ingredient for immunity support, sustainably-derived from North American larch trees using a water-based extraction method. ResistAid® ingredient is conveniently food & beverage-friendly and can be used in a wide variety of applications.

To find out more, visit us at www.lonza.com or www.capsugel.com