Collagen Co-Innovation for B2B Brands

"Innovation is taking two things that exist and putting them together in a new way."

Tom Freston (born 1945), Co-founder of MTV

Our #justaddcollagen campaign exemplifies the above thought. At Ikigen, we specialize in collagen co-innovation for B2B brands that seek premium Japanese quality, flexible product formats, and private label options. Whether you’re launching a new line of health supplements or enhancing your skincare range, our end-to-end co-development support turns your ideas into shelf-ready solutions.

The #justaddcollagen campaign emphasizes on the health and commercial benefits of fortifying regular food and beverages with collagen which is a 100% natural ingredient and easily blends into your existing formulation. It also adds nutritional value to all your regular products – beverages, protein bars, confectionery, dairy products, nutritional supplements, tablets, capsules, health drinks, soft drinks, sauces, curries etc.

Why Choose Ikigen for Collagen Co-Innovation?

We go beyond ingredient supply. Ikigen offers a strategic partnership that combines technical expertise, high-grade marine collagen, and Japan-based manufacturing to give your brand a global edge.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Access to premium hydrolyzed fish collagen made in Japan
  • Expertise in custom formulations (powders, capsules, gummies, drinks)
  • Support with packaging, regulatory documentation, and compliance
  • Rapid prototyping for faster go-to-market
  • Dedicated project management and product development team

Product Formats for Custom Development

IKIGEN’s Japanese marine collagen is available in multiple formats to suit your diverse customer needs:

  • Powders – Neutral flavor and high solubility
  • Capsules – Convenient and popular for supplements
  • Gummies & Jellies – Trending in wellness and beauty markets
  • Functional Drinks – Refreshing collagen-rich beverages

Looking to order bulk collagen solutions? Explore our options here.

Our Process: From Idea to Launch

We follow a seamless step-by-step process:

  1. Consultation: Understand your goals and product vision

  2. Formulation: Collaborate with our R&D team on custom blends

  3. Prototyping: Get samples to test and validate

  4. Production: Manufacture with Japanese precision and safety standards

  5. Launch: Finalize packaging and documentation for go-to-market

Partner with Ikigen for Collagen Co-Innovation

Ready to co-create your next breakthrough product? Fill out the form  to start your collaboration with Ikigen, the leading Japanese collagen co-innovation partner for B2B brands.

We welcome your feedback, suggestions, ideas, criticism, reprimand as we go on our journey of making Collagen accessible to everyone.

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