Nitta Gelatin (Wellnex)
Morrisville, North Carolina
Profile updated: April 2, 2026
Nitta Gelatin Inc. is a Japanese collagen and gelatin manufacturer with over 100 years of history, headquartered in Osaka, Japan, with 11 group companies across 6 countries. Their Wellnex brand supplies premium collagen peptide ingredients internationally. Nitta Gelatin was the first collagen peptide supplier to identify the bioactive dipeptides proline-hydroxyproline (PO) and hydroxyproline-glycine (OG), which are key markers of collagen peptide bioactivity. Nitta Gelatin's North American headquarters is located in North Carolina's Research Triangle area, with dedicated teams for sales, marketing, regulatory, formulation, and nutrition support, plus a full-scale food innovation lab, confection room, and pilot plant.
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What this means →Min. OrderMOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)The smallest production run a manufacturer will accept for an order.
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Lead TimeLead TimeThe time from order placement to finished product delivery.
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Product Types
Wellnex Collagen Peptides, Bioactive Collagen Dipeptides (PO and OG), Gelatin Ingredients, Vyse Brand Collagen
Capabilities
Collagen Peptide Manufacturing (Global), US R&D and Innovation Lab (Research Triangle, NC), Bioactive Dipeptide Research (PO and OG), Branded Ingredient Supply (Wellnex, Vyse), Formulation and Application Support, Pilot Plant and Sample Programs
Certifications
0 of 1 certification independently confirmed. What this means
Key Regulatory Concepts
Dietary supplement manufacturers must comply with 21 CFR Part 111 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice for dietary supplements). This includes requirements for personnel, facilities, equipment, production, laboratory operations, and record-keeping.
Review Notes
Japanese gelatin and collagen manufacturer headquartered in Osaka, 100+ years history, 11 group companies in 6 countries. North American HQ in Research Triangle, NC with innovation lab and pilot plant. First to identify bioactive dipeptides PO and OG in collagen peptides. NutraIngredients supplier profile confirms industry standing. IngredientsNetwork listing. Knowde product listing confirms ingredient specifications. Wellnex and Vyse brands documented on corporate websites. PubMed clinical research (PMID 38235711) confirms published studies.
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