Bioiberica launches LIVE Collagen Symposium and celebrates 50 years science, sustainability and innovation at Vitafoods Europe 2025

Bioiberica is excited to announce the return of The Collagen Symposium – this time live at Vitafoods Europe 2025. Kicking off the event on Tuesday 20th May at 12:45-13:15 CET (Conference Theatre in Hall 5), the hotly anticipated panel discussion will unite top industry experts once again to offer fresh insights on the growing collagen market, debunking challenges facing supplement manufacturers and spotlighting key opportunities for innovation. However, the excitement does not stop there – Bioiberica is also celebrating its 50-year anniversary at the exhibition which takes place at in the company’s home city of Barcelona this year. Visitors to booth #3J91 can experience cutting-edge concepts designed to inspire the next wave of wellness solutions for mobility, skin and digestive health.

The collagen conversation takes centre stage  

Following the buzz of the first edition, The Collagen Symposium is back and bolder than ever - this time the panel is set to unpack exclusive findings from its Collagen Industry Survey featuring insights from 100+ nutraceutical professionals. The speaker line-up includes: Len Monheit - Executive Director of the Collagen Stewardship Alliance, Elizabeth Thundow - VP Management Consultant at Kline & Company, David Foreman - Pharmacist and Media Natural Health Expert and Daniel Martínez-Puig - Bioiberica’s Head of R&D Human Health. Attendees can expect a dynamic session exploring some of the hottest trends, scientific breakthroughs and consumer preferences shaping the collagen category – including an expert perspective on the increasingly heated debate around “vegan collagen”.

Beyond the symposium, Bioiberica invites exhibition-goers to stand #3J91 to put their collagen knowledge to the test with a fun and interactive collagen quiz, while enjoying a refreshment at its “Low Dose Coffee Corner” - including tasty beverage prototypes featuring the company’s Collavant^® n2 native (undenatured) type II collagen (40 mg/day). On the booth, visitors can also be among the first to explore formulation concepts combining Bioiberica’s branded ingredients with other on-trend nutrients.  

Celebrating 50 years of innovation

“This year is particularly special for us as we celebrate 50 years of scientific expertise, sustainable progress and world-class manufacturing of biologically-derived ingredients – and to mark this important milestone in our home city of Barcelona makes it even more meaningful”, says Antonio Vendrell, Marketing & Communications Director at Bioiberica. “In the last half-century, we have grown to become the largest western producer of heparin, while also pioneering circular economy practices for more than 45 years. Our passion for science, sustainability and continuous advancement has fuelled our journey so far, and we’re excited to see what the next 50 years of partnerships and discoveries will bring.”

Meet Bioiberica at Vitafoods Europe 2025

In addition to showcasing its collagen expertise, Bioiberica will highlight its flagship branded ingredients across multiple health areas, including its industry-first hyaluronic acid matrix ingredients - Dermial^® (60 mg/day) for skin health, Mobilee^® (80 mg/day) for joint plus muscle support - and DAOgest (4.2 mg/serving) for histamine intolerance. Visitors can explore exclusive formulation concepts and product ideas at the booth – and learn how the company is empowering the health evolution with its science-backed health solutions.