Application areas and categories
We help you develop and produce effective and pleasurable products across a broad range of applications, from Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to pain management, dietary supplements and more.
Our specialists will tailor the best solution for your ingredients, application area, and target user. They draw on Fertin’s unrivalled expertise in oral and intra-oral delivery systems and experience working with a wide variety of active and functional ingredients.
Our specialists will tailor the best solution for your ingredients, application area, and target user. They draw on Fertin’s unrivalled expertise in oral and intra-oral delivery systems and experience working with a wide variety of active and functional ingredients.
Nicotine
Fertin is the world’s largest Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation for nicotine chewing gum, building on more than 30 years of experience developing and manufacturing nicotine products. The Nicotine Science Center is the foundation for our understanding of nicotine and its delivery. The institution’s basic research brings together external experts from universities, hospitals and Contract Research Organisations for international, cross-disciplinary research projects. Their work focuses on controlling the uptake and dose of nicotine products and minimising irritation.
Consumer research also plays a vital role in creating world-class nicotine products. Over the last 30 years, Fertin has developed an unrivalled understanding of NRT and an individual’s cessation journey, both physiological and psychological. Pleasure can contribute to treatment adherence and is therefore very important for successfully overcoming addiction. This is where Fertin’s long heritage in confectionery chewing gum provides a strong advantage for consumers.
We have also experienced how individual preferences play an important role. Some people enjoy chewing gum and prefer a sustained release of nicotine. Other people prefer fast craving relief, while some situations require a discrete solution. It’s clear that the global market is asking for new delivery systems. Our range of innovative delivery systems helps you create products backed by claims, tailored to consumers’ needs, preferences, culture, and behaviours.
Consumer research also plays a vital role in creating world-class nicotine products. Over the last 30 years, Fertin has developed an unrivalled understanding of NRT and an individual’s cessation journey, both physiological and psychological. Pleasure can contribute to treatment adherence and is therefore very important for successfully overcoming addiction. This is where Fertin’s long heritage in confectionery chewing gum provides a strong advantage for consumers.
We have also experienced how individual preferences play an important role. Some people enjoy chewing gum and prefer a sustained release of nicotine. Other people prefer fast craving relief, while some situations require a discrete solution. It’s clear that the global market is asking for new delivery systems. Our range of innovative delivery systems helps you create products backed by claims, tailored to consumers’ needs, preferences, culture, and behaviours.
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Cannabinoids
Our sister company, MedCan, specialises in developing and manufacturing safe, effective, and convenient cannabinoid products. MedCan has the broadest range of portable oral and intra-oral delivery systems in the industry. Visit the MedCan site to explore your opportunities in this growing area.
Vitamins and dietary supplements
Consumers are looking at health with a holistic view that involves both looking and feeling good. For many, a healthy diet can be expensive or time consuming to maintain. Therefore, consumers are looking for convenient methods of getting nutrients and vitamins through supplements.
In tests, more than 75% of consumers reported that they liked the delivery method and the appearance of Zapliq® and compressed gum compared to the most common formats in the market, such as tablets and liquids. Zapliq® multivitamins can be developed with 100% of the nutrient reference value (NRV) according to the EU and US guidance levels, providing consumers with a convenient and enjoyable way to cover their daily vitamin requirements.
In tests, more than 75% of consumers reported that they liked the delivery method and the appearance of Zapliq® and compressed gum compared to the most common formats in the market, such as tablets and liquids. Zapliq® multivitamins can be developed with 100% of the nutrient reference value (NRV) according to the EU and US guidance levels, providing consumers with a convenient and enjoyable way to cover their daily vitamin requirements.
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Oral care
Oral care is increasingly considered part of a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. According to the WHO, oral health is a key indicator of overall health, wellbeing, and quality of life. Research also shows that good oral health may even prevent certain diseases from occurring.
Sugar-free chewing gum is known to benefit oral hygiene, promoting fresh breath, reducing plaque and strengthening and whitening teeth. Fertin has developed several effective oral care products where the active ingredients are released directly into the oral cavity and activated locally.
Sugar-free chewing gum is known to benefit oral hygiene, promoting fresh breath, reducing plaque and strengthening and whitening teeth. Fertin has developed several effective oral care products where the active ingredients are released directly into the oral cavity and activated locally.
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Energy management
Coffee and other energy drinks are hugely popular, and the market seems to be on an upward trajectory. New, convenient and delicious delivery systems open up exciting opportunities, for both existing and new consumer groups. In everyday situations like driving, liquids just may not be the best choice. From athletes looking for a training boost to medical staff who need to be alert and react quickly, many consumers will benefit from new options.
Our innovative delivery systems provide fast release, convenience in a portable format, and great long-lasting flavour.
Our innovative delivery systems provide fast release, convenience in a portable format, and great long-lasting flavour.
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Pain management
Analgesics are a popular way for consumers to treat common ailments, from toothache to muscle strain – with headaches being the most common reason to reach for pain relief. Fast relief is important in pain treatment and consumers are looking for products that provide fast or perceived fast onset of action.
In consumer studies, Zapliq® was found to suggest quick efficacy and thus fast relief. Our delivery systems provide discrete administration, a highly acceptable delivery format for adults and children, and the correct dosage every time.
In consumer studies, Zapliq® was found to suggest quick efficacy and thus fast relief. Our delivery systems provide discrete administration, a highly acceptable delivery format for adults and children, and the correct dosage every time.
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Allergy
There are many therapeutic approaches available for treating allergy: antihistamines, allergy vaccines or topical treatments. From the consumer’s point of view, the products they use to alleviate allergy symptoms must be easy to take, discrete and have a fast perceived onset of action. Our delivery systems provide these benefits, together with a pleasant taste and mouthfeel that makes them easy to take for both adults and children.
In a recent consumer preference study, 81% of participants who have taken medication for allergy in the past 6 months expressed a very high liking of Fertin’s compressed gum, compared to 67% who have tried some of the other most common formats available in the market.
In a recent consumer preference study, 81% of participants who have taken medication for allergy in the past 6 months expressed a very high liking of Fertin’s compressed gum, compared to 67% who have tried some of the other most common formats available in the market.
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Cough and cold
Most people get colds in the winter and spring, but it is possible to get a cold any time of the year. Reports show that more than half of consumers say that having a cold significantly impacts their daily life. In particular, loss of productivity is one of the most unwelcome side effects.
Convenience and soothing effects are the main drivers of growth in cough and cold remedies. Zapliq® and the compressed gum can be developed with zinc, vitamin C and pectin. Zinc and vitamin C contribute to the normal function of the immune system, while pectin has shown to have a soothing effect. This combination of active ingredients together with flavours such as lemon and honey offers consumers a pleasant solution to coughs and colds.
Convenience and soothing effects are the main drivers of growth in cough and cold remedies. Zapliq® and the compressed gum can be developed with zinc, vitamin C and pectin. Zinc and vitamin C contribute to the normal function of the immune system, while pectin has shown to have a soothing effect. This combination of active ingredients together with flavours such as lemon and honey offers consumers a pleasant solution to coughs and colds.
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Gastrointestinal
Every year, around 10 billion US dollars are spent worldwide on products that relieve heartburn and indigestion by neutralising stomach acids. Given the antacid market size and the current lack of good antacid chewing gum products, there are many opportunities in this segment.
Our products can be formulated with calcium carbonate or calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide and can effectively neutralise acidity in the oesophagus and relieve heartburn faster and for a longer period. They are also taken without water, while providing a pleasant mouthfeel and fresh flavour, making them highly convenient for consumers on-the-go or out for dinner.
Our products can be formulated with calcium carbonate or calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide and can effectively neutralise acidity in the oesophagus and relieve heartburn faster and for a longer period. They are also taken without water, while providing a pleasant mouthfeel and fresh flavour, making them highly convenient for consumers on-the-go or out for dinner.
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Sleep and relaxation
Despite the growing focus on healthy and balanced lifestyles, stress and anxiety remain an increasing issue for a large part of the population. When stressed, it is difficult to get a good night’s sleep which in turn causes fatigue, irritability, and a decreased ability to cope with the stressors of everyday life. In the long run, this can become a chronic condition. When it comes to health and wellbeing, stress and sleep management can easily be thought of as one and the same.
Whether they contain diphenhydramine or melatonin, most sleep aids are taken just before sleep. In general, people don’t like to drink a lot of water before bed or get up to brush their teeth again. This makes many conventional pills or gummy tablets inconvenient. Our compressed gum and Zapliq® delivery systems are taken without water and are beneficial for oral hygiene.
Whether they contain diphenhydramine or melatonin, most sleep aids are taken just before sleep. In general, people don’t like to drink a lot of water before bed or get up to brush their teeth again. This makes many conventional pills or gummy tablets inconvenient. Our compressed gum and Zapliq® delivery systems are taken without water and are beneficial for oral hygiene.
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