Nanchang, Jiangxi – June 7, 2025 – The highly anticipated 1st (2025) Food Protein Hydrocolloids & Nutrition and Health Foods Symposium and Industry Development Conference commenced grandly in Nanchang, Jiangxi. Centered on the theme "Technological Innovation Leads the Future – Breakthroughs and Industrialization of Food Protein Hydrocolloids and Nutrition & Health Foods," the event gathered over 400 attendees, including academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, deans from leading national food science colleges, industry experts, young scholars, and corporate representatives. This high-caliber assembly marked a significant academic and applied forum for the protein hydrocolloid sector.
As a dedicated player in the fields of collagen and functional proteins, Foodmate Co., Ltd. was invited to participate. Mr. Zhang Peng, Chairman of Foodmate, delivered a keynote speech titled "Development and Application of Collagen and Special Protein Hydrocolloids." He shared Foodmate’s R&D achievements and industrialization strategy across its full-chain collagen product portfolio.
Chairman Zhang began by outlining the structural characteristics of collagen, detailing the functional evolution pathway from Collagen → Gelatin → Collagen Peptides, including the changes and features in their structure, water solubility, and bioavailability. He also highlighted Foodmate’s ongoing development of novel protein hydrocolloid products designed to meet future market demands. These innovations focus on enhanced thermal stability, superior emulsification, and high foaming properties, aiming to unlock new possibilities for the industry.
Speech Highlights: Focusing on Full-Chain Innovation in Protein Hydrocolloids
- Instant Dissolution, Convenient Application: InstantGel™ SR Series
Foodmate’s self-developed InstantGel™ SR Series of instant soluble gelatin products are hydrophilic colloids that dissolve at room temperature without heating and form a gel upon cooling. Exhibiting similar gel properties to traditionally produced gelatin, they are an ideal choice for products containing probiotics, alcohol, or vitamins!
The InstantGel™ SR series not only replaces traditional gelatin and sheets to enhance production efficiency but also expands gelatin’s applicability in modern food processing, such as instant baking premixes, children’s foods (e.g., DIY gummies), and dairy stabilizers.
2. Functional Animal Protein: FoodPro™ B Series
Derived from 100% selected bovine hide, the FoodPro™ B Series is a special protein hydrocolloid distinct from traditional gelatin or animal hide powder. It presents a natural fibrous structure in meat products, offering powerful emulsification and gel-forming capabilities. Applicable in injected meats, restructured meats, and low-additive pure meat products, it enhances product performance and increases production yield. Furthermore, this "clean label" ingredient is naturally present in meat, free from allergens, non-GMO, and serves as a natural alternative to chemical additives, meeting consumers’ growing demand for "pure meat" and "no additives."
- Industry-Academia-Research Collaboration: Fostering Innovation
Foodmate has established joint R&D laboratories with universities including Jiangxi Normal University and Nanchang University. In collaboration with the research team led by Professor Tu Zongcai, Foodmate is engaged in deep cooperation on hydrophilic colloids, functional animal protein hydrocolloids, and extensive exploration in areas like traceability identification of protein hydrocolloids, plant-based gelatin alternatives, and modified protein hydrocolloids.
From Jiangxi to the World: Sharing China’s Protein Story
This conference was not only a vibrant exchange of industry ideas but also a crucial opportunity to propel the "protein hydrocolloid" industry towards high-quality development. Moving forward, Foodmate remains committed to its philosophy of "Technology-Driven Innovation, Service-Winning Markets." The company will continue to focus on the product iteration and industrial empowerment of collagen and special protein hydrocolloids, consistently introducing high-quality products aligned with market trends and consumer needs. Foodmate is dedicated to driving the application of innovative protein hydrocolloid solutions into broader markets worldwide!
