Marine Collagen Peptide Manufacturer – Powder, Capsules and Liquid Shots
Noviatic is a European contract manufacturer of finished food supplements, based in Vilnius and Kaunas, Lithuania. We formulate and manufacture marine collagen supplements – hydrolysed peptides in powder, capsule and liquid shot formats – for supplement brands, pharmacy chains and distributors across 40+ countries, inside our own GMP-certified facility.
A structural protein derived from fish, processed into peptides for supplement use
Collagen is a structural protein found in connective tissue. Marine collagen is sourced from fish – typically skin, scales or bones, by products of fish processing – and is almost exclusively Type I collagen.
For use in supplements, whole collagen protein is broken down through hydrolysis into shorter peptide chains. This process produces hydrolysed collagen peptides – the form used in finished supplement products and the form commonly referred to when brands describe “collagen” on a label.
Marine collagen peptides are water-soluble, largely neutral in taste and dissolve cleanly in liquid – properties that make them practical across a wide range of supplement formats.
“Neutral taste” is treated as a given, but it’s actually a manufacturing outcome, not something the raw material arrives with – fish-derived collagen carries a mild marine note straight from source, and at a 5–10g dose, an unmasked note is enough to cost a brand the repeat purchase.
We build that flavour-masking step into formulation for both powder and liquid forms, confirm preservation, pH and microbial stability on liquid shots before any shelf-life claim goes on the label, and keep full batch traceability on hand from source.
A meaningful collagen dose is bigger than most brands expect
A typical serving in a marine collagen supplement runs 5–10g of hydrolysed peptides. That quantity determines which formats are practical.
Powder (jar or stick pack) – the most common format for full-dose collagen. A single scoop delivers the full serving, mixed into water or a drink. Marine collagen peptides dissolve cleanly and have a mild flavour profile, making them straightforward to work with in flavoured and unflavoured powder formulas.
Liquid shots (10, 25, 60 ml) – accommodate a full 5–10g serving in a ready-to-drink single-serve format. One of the most-requested formats for collagen in European pharmacy and health retail. No mixing required.
Capsules – practical at lower doses, typically 1–2g per serving. Suited to combination formulas where collagen is one of several actives, or to brands where a capsule format is required by the target market regardless of dose. A full 5–10g serving in capsules would require a high daily capsule count, which most consumer briefs don’t support.
A jar and a 60ml shot aren’t the same product in different packaging – they serve different moments, and that shapes flavour direction, packaging cost and which retail channel the product is likely to do well in. We work through that with you at the brief stage, built on having taken marine collagen formulas through this process across 40+ export markets already.
The formulas brands are building with marine collagen
Marine collagen peptides are rarely formulated as a standalone active. The ingredients most commonly combined with them in finished products include:
Hyaluronic acid – frequently combined with marine collagen in beauty and skin supplement formulas.
Vitamin C – a common addition to collagen formulas across the European market.
Biotin – regularly included in hair, skin and nail combination formulas alongside marine collagen.
Zinc – appears in combination beauty formulas with collagen across multiple formats.
Glutathione – included in some premium anti-ageing and beauty formulas.
The combination of actives in your formula depends on your positioning, target market and label strategy. Our R&D team reviews ingredient compatibility and dose during the formulation brief.
Have a formula already?
We run your specification – flavour, dose, combination actives – through our QC, under your label.
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Want to move faster?
Our private label library includes marine collagen formulas across beauty powders and shots – flavour-masked, stability-tested, and adjustable on dose or flavour.
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Building something new?
Our R&D team takes your idea from brief to pilot batch, with flavour and shelf-life testing built in from the start.
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Share your format, indicative volume and target markets and we will come back to you within a few business days to confirm receipt and let you know what we need to prepare a full response. Pricing, capability details and a fit assessment follow as soon as we have reviewed your brief.
What brands ask us about Marine Collagen manufacturing?
What is marine collagen and where does it come from?
Marine collagen is a structural protein sourced from fish – typically skin, scales or bones, byproducts of fish processing. For supplement use it is processed through hydrolysis into shorter peptide chains, producing hydrolysed collagen peptides. This is the form used in finished supplement products.
What does "hydrolysed" mean?
Hydrolysis breaks whole collagen protein into shorter peptide chains. Supplement-grade collagen is always hydrolysed – it is a description of how the ingredient is processed, not a quality claim. The degree of hydrolysis affects the size of the resulting peptides and how the ingredient behaves in formulation.
What serving size should my collagen product contain?
Most finished collagen supplements specify 5–10g of hydrolysed peptides per serving. This is the range most commonly used in European retail across powder and shot formats. Capsule formats are better suited to lower-dose combination products where collagen is one of several actives.
Which format is right for a marine collagen product?
It depends on your target dose. Powder and liquid shots both accommodate a full 5–10g serving comfortably. Capsules are practical at 1–2g per serving – suitable for combination formulas, but not for a full-dose standalone collagen product. The serving size should drive the format decision, not the other way around.
What ingredients are commonly combined with marine collagen?
Hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, biotin, zinc and glutathione are the most common additions in European marine collagen formulas. The right combination depends on your positioning, target market and label strategy – confirmed with our R&D team during the formulation brief.
Can I private label an existing marine collagen formula?
Yes. Our library includes tested marine collagen formulas across shots, powders and capsules. Most can be adjusted on dose, combination actives or flavour before the production run.
What testing does each marine collagen batch go through?
Identity, potency, heavy metals including mercury and lead and microbial count. Marine collagen is a fish-derived ingredient and carries a mandatory allergen declaration. Every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis. Retention samples held for a minimum of 12 months. Not every test applies to every product; what’s required is agreed with you upfront and confirmed in the specification.
What is the minimum order quantity?
MOQ is confirmed per project during the quote and varies by format and formula complexity. Pilot batches are available for new formulations.
How long does a production run take?
Approximately 11–13 weeks from purchase order for an existing or private label formula. Custom formulation adds time – confirmed per project.