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Dairy giant Lactalis has partnered with life sciences company Bioiberica to launch Puleva Vita Calcio Colágeno, Spain's first milk beverage enriched with native type II collagen, positioning it at the forefront of functional dairy innovation.
The launch brings Bioiberica’s Collavant n2, a science-backed collagen ingredient clinically shown to support joint health, into a mainstream consumer product.
The beverage combines the collagen with essential nutrients, offering Spanish consumers a daily, convenient route to support mobility and joint wellness.
For food, beverage and ingredient manufacturers, the collaboration provides a blueprint for integrating bioactive compounds into dairy products while maintaining regulatory compliance and commercial scalability.
Collavant n2 is GRAS-certified and NutraStrong-verified, providing a validated claim for the growing functional beverage segment.
Recent clinical research by Bioiberica demonstrated that a daily 40mg dose of Collavant n2 supports cartilage health and reduces activity-related joint discomfort, highlighting its potential for functional food applications.
Participants in the study with higher baseline joint discomfort experienced an 18.3% reduction in CTX-II biomarkers after six months of supplementation, compared with a 20.6% increase in the placebo group.
“This product represents the first application of Collavant n2 in a mainstream dairy beverage, showing how functional ingredients can be translated into everyday consumer products,” said Antonio Vendrell, marketing director at Bioiberica. “It strengthens our position in the functional food space and demonstrates the value we bring to food and nutraceutical partners globally.”
Cristina Torres Antelo, brand manager at Lactalis Puleva, added: “Puleva Vita Calcio is already Spain’s leading calcium-enriched dairy brand, and the new formulation meets the rising demand for scientifically supported functional beverages”.
The product is now available in supermarkets and specialty stores across Spain, combining scientific innovation with commercial scalability in the fast-growing functional dairy category.
