Weishardt: 180 years of expertise in gelatin and collagen, combining tradition and innovation

Pioneer in Gelatin and leader in Marine Collagen

Founded in 1839, Weishardt is a global leader in the production of high-quality gelatin, used across diverse sectors such as food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Renowned for its purity, versatility, and reliability, our gelatin supports clients in developing innovative products that meet consumer expectations worldwide.

Building on its historical expertise in gelatin, Weishardt has also become a key player in the marine collagen peptide industry with its Naticol® range. These naturally sourced peptides are primarily designed for the dietary supplement and health ingredients markets. Naticol® offers versatile applications, ranging from nutricosmetics to joint comfort.

With over 180 years of experience, Weishardt continues to blend tradition with innovation to deliver exceptional solutions for the most demanding industries, maintaining a steadfast commitment to research and development to address tomorrow’s challenges. 

Weishardt in a few figures

180 years
of existence for this family business
430
employees
4
production plants
85%
of sales to export
95%
of waste recycled or recovered

Our team

The know-how and expertise of Weishardt stem from a multidisciplinary team. Our employees are highly involved in the life of the company and demonstrate teamwork, openness, and creativity in their daily activities. Our international presence allows us to meet your needs wherever you are. In addition, Weishardt is commited to sustainable development and local life.
Thanks to this team, Weishardt can today be a privileged partner for innovation with its customers.

Our values, our DNA​

Care & Respect
Entrepreneurial spirit
Open-mindedness
Pursuit of excellence
Ethics & Commitment

Weishardt through the ages

1839
Weishardt founded in Dijon - France​
1839
1932
Establishment on the current site of Graulhet - France​
1932
1957
Production of the 1st edible gelatines
1957
1983
Creation of the subsidiary SOBREC - France
1983
1988
Creation of the subsidiary COMCO - Spain
1988
1989
Establishment of Weishardt Holding

(parent company of the Weishardt Group)

1989
1993
Creation of Weishardt Ingredients

(food ingredients blends)

1993
1994
Creation of Weishardt International

(trademark)

1994
1995
Acquisition of GeLiMa - Slovakia

(production site)

1995
1995
Creation of Weishardt International Japanese Branch - Japan

(branch in Japan)

1995
1996
Creation of the subsidiary GELPOL - Poland
1996
1998
Creation of the subsidiary HUNGAROGEL - Hungary
1998
2003
1st ISO 9001 certification for gelatine
2003
2007
Creation of Tergel - Canada

(production plant)

2007
2008
1st ISO 22000 certification for gelatine
2008
2013
1st FSSC 22000 certification for gelatine
2013
2013
CSR implementation / Ethics policy and audits
2013
2021
Launch of a collagen production line
2021
2022
ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 certification of the collagen workshop
2022
Our company has been in existence for almost two centuries. Thanks to this history, we are now one of the world’s leading gelatine producers. The Weishardt teams have gradually expanded internationally. We have developed new factories and created various subsidiaries. These subsidiaries are responsible for the collection of raw materials and the distribution of our products in their area.

The geographical development of Weishardt

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