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Collagen peptides are one of the fastest-growing functional ingredients in the world, valued for their versatility and strong performance across nutrition, health and cosmeceutical applications. As consumer demand accelerates for products that support wellbeing from the inside out, high-quality collagen peptides have become an essential ingredient for formulators across multiple industries.

At Redox, we proudly supply premium collagen peptides to customers throughout the nutrition, food, pharmaceutical and personal-care sectors, backed by strong global partnerships, technical support, and reliable logistics.

What Are Collagen Peptides?

Collagen is the most abundant structural protein in the human body, providing strength and elasticity to skin, joints, muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue. Through hydrolysis, long collagen molecules are broken down into shorter chains of amino acids known as collagen peptides, which are easily absorbed and utilized by the body.

These peptides are neutral in taste, highly soluble, heat-stable and compatible with a wide range of formulations, making them ideal for both functional foods and nutritional applications.

A Growing Ingredient With Wide-Reaching Applications

Nutrition & Wellness

Collagen peptides have become a key ingredient in:

They are valued for supporting skin hydration and elasticity, joint health, and overall vitality, making them a go-to for health-conscious consumers.

Sports Nutrition & Active Lifestyle

With increasing interest in connective-tissue health and recovery, many sports nutrition brands incorporate collagen peptides into:

Research continues to explore their benefits in muscle repair and soft-tissue resilience.

Food & Beverage Innovation

Collagen peptides’ neutral flavour and excellent solubility make them a natural fit for:

As clean-label and better-for-you trends expand, collagen peptides are becoming a staple ingredient.

Beauty & Personal Care

In the cosmetics sector, collagen peptides are incorporated into:

Their “beauty-from-within” appeal has driven strong growth across ingestible beauty categories, particularly in Asia-Pacific and North America.

Why Demand Is Rising

A convergence of global trends is driving collagen peptide growth:

With global demand forecast to continue increasing, manufacturers are seeking reliable supply partners who can deliver consistent quality and regulatory compliance.

How Redox Adds Value

Redox provides collagen peptides backed by:

Reliable Global Sourcing

We work with high-quality, internationally accredited producers offering bovine, marine, fish and other varieties to meet different regulatory and dietary requirements.

Multiple Grades Available

From supplement-grade to food-grade and cosmetic-grade options, we supply collagen peptides tailored to diverse formulation needs.

Technical Support & Documentation

Our team ensures customers receive comprehensive product data, regulatory documentation and formulation guidance where required.

Strong Logistics & Inventory

With extensive warehousing and a robust international supply network, Redox offers dependable availability and flexible order quantities.

Partner With Redox

Whether you formulate nutritional supplements, functional foods, skincare products or performance nutrition, Redox can support your collagen peptide needs with quality, reliability, and technical expertise.

Contact our team today to discuss specifications, grades, or application guidance.

Advance your formulations with Redox Collagen Peptides.

 

The modern broiler chicken performance is mainly driven by the digestible lysine levels. Based on the recent study conducted by the University of Sydney, increasing 3% digestible lysine level will improve chicken body weight by 175 grams within 42 days. It will also increase the feed cost by 15, 17, 13, and 13 AUD per MT feed, in the starter, grower, finisher, and withdrawal period, respectively.    

Exogenous protease supplementation in broiler chicken diets have primarily been attributed to improvements in protein and amino acids digestibility.  Therefore, nutritionists are likely to know if adding the exogenous protease could save some amino acids and quantify its amino acids digestibility. In particular, after non-starch polysaccharides enzymes and phytase have been widely accepted in the feed formulation, there is still the room for the protease to further improve the amino acids digestibility.

In the University of Sydney, a study with three treatments was conducted. Standard, positive control (PC) diets were formulated to meet or exceed the 2019 Aviagen Ross 308 nutrition specifications and negative control (NC) diets were formulated with a 5% reduction in both crude protein and digestible essential amino acids. A third treatment group consisted of the NC supplemented with the exogenous protease.  All diets contained 1000 FTU phytase and 4000 U of xylanase.

Overall broiler growth to 35 days post-hatch exceeded the Ross 2019 male performance objectives by 10.6% for weight gain (2580 versus 2333 g) and was superior by 5.66% in FCR (1.401 versus 1.485).  The body weight gain (1-35 days) result was show in Figure 1. It is clearly shown that adding the exogenous protease can not compensate 5% amino acids reduction but can save 2.7% amino acids. Therefore, adding the VTR’s  exogenous protease to diets containing phytase and xylanase can still increase 158 grams per bird within 42 days and save the cost more than 10 AUD/MT feed.

Fig 1. Bodyweight gain in male Ross 308 broilers from 1-35 days post-hatch (P = 0.018).

Fig 2. The body weight gain in response to increased digestible lysine levels.

We are currently experiencing another period of exceptionally high demand, which is significantly affecting ocean freight movements to and from Singapore, as well as across Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and Europe.

Our Shipping Management Team advises that congestion in Singapore has reached a critical level, with continued disruptions expected in the weeks ahead. Shipping Lines have implemented a “First In, First Out” policy, limiting opportunities to advance shipments onto earlier vessels.

Feeder vessels from outports are also operating at full capacity, and shipping terminal congestion is causing many to miss scheduled connections with Singapore, further compounding delays.

 Carrier-Specific Updates

While refrigerated (reefer) cargo and medical equipment or supplies will receive priority handling, these shipments may still experience the delays noted above.

We understand these disruptions may impact your planning, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as Shipping Lines work to restore normal schedules, but we do not expect this to occur until later in the year.

For any urgent requirements or further assistance, please contact your Redox representative.

Nucleotides are organic molecules that serve as the building blocks of nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA. They are essential for energy transfer and cell signalling. Fish meal and yeast products are full of nucleotides. Traditionally, nucleotides are not considered to be an essential nutrient because they can be produced endogenously under normal conditions via a salvage pathway.

However, in shrimp diets containing higher plant ingredients, the endogenous production of nucleotides may be insufficient to fulfill its demand in certain conditions such as infection, stress, or during rapid growth. Therefore, synthetic nucleotides such as AMP, IMP and GMP are usually supplemented to improve energy metabolism.

Nucleotides can improve hepatopancreas function and spare energy needed for de novo synthesis, redirecting it toward growth. Shrimp fed 0.2% nucleotides usually show 10-15% higher weight gain.

Nucleotides can stimulate Toll-like receptors and activate pro-inflammatory cytokines to enhance disease resistance. In Vibrio challenging situation, adding 0.2% nucleotides reduced the mortality by 30%.

Nucleotides supplementation could support gill regeneration during ammonia/ osmotic stress. Adding 0.1% nucleotides was reported to achieve 50% higher survival rate after salinity swings.

In a recent trial conducted in Thailand, adding 0.5 g/kg nucleotides containing IMP, AMP, and GMP improved the body weight gain of Pacific white shrimp by 19% (1.73 g vs 2.06 g). The survival rate was increased by 6% (83.33% vs 89.58%)          

A study compiled by our Redox Animal Nutritionists.

Algal blooms, particularly those caused by Microcystis aeruginosa, present an escalating threat to water quality across Australia, New Zealand, and globally. These blooms, often triggered by nutrient-rich waters and warm temperatures, can produce toxins harmful to aquatic life, ecosystems, and even human health.

Redox is proud to offer RedeGuard, an innovative, environmentally responsible solution to this growing issue. Currently available exclusively in New Zealand, RedeGuard is pending regulatory approval for use in Australia.

Understanding the Problem

Cyanobacteria, commonly referred to as blue-green algae, are natural inhabitants of many freshwater environments. Under favourable conditions, species such as Microcystis can grow rapidly, forming dense surface accumulations that reduce water quality and dissolved oxygen levels, thereby severely disrupting aquatic ecosystems.

Of particular concern is the toxin-producing Microcystis, known for generating hepatotoxic compounds called microcystins. These potent monocyclic peptides pose a substantial risk to drinking water supplies, recreational water bodies, aquaculture, and biodiversity. Conventional mitigation strategies such as chlorination, UV irradiation, and copper sulphate treatment while effective in the short term, often exhibit drawbacks including non-selectivity, bioaccumulation, and collateral damage to beneficial aquatic organisms.

The RedeGuard Advantage

RedeGuard represents a next-generation algaecide that combines efficacy with ecological compatibility. Laboratory and field evaluations have demonstrated RedeGuard’s capacity to inhibit M. aeruginosa proliferation through a multi-mechanistic mode of action. Its key benefits include:

Mechanistically, RedeGuard induces oxidative stress within cyanobacterial cells, compromising membrane integrity and impairing photosynthetic pathways thereby halting bloom progression without triggering secondary pollution.

Easy Application

RedeGuard is engineered for practical field application. It is administered by direct dosing into affected water bodies, preferably in zones of active circulation to ensure even dispersion. Best practices include:

To maximise treatment efficacy, users should temporarily restrict water turnover, monitor dissolved oxygen (DO) and pH, and employ supplementary aeration where feasible.

Proven Results

Third-party performance validation confirms RedeGuard’s effectiveness. Controlled trials demonstrate statistically significant reductions in M. aeruginosa populations within 72 hours of application.

Supplementary data show marked improvement in water quality metrics, including the suppression of odour-causing metabolites like geosmin and stabilisation of pH fluctuations, which are common byproducts of bloom activity.

A Smarter, Greener Approach to Algae Control

RedeGuard exemplifies Redox’s dedication to sustainable, science-led solutions in water treatment. For environmental managers, municipal authorities, aquaculture operators, and regulatory agencies seeking reliable mitigation of harmful cyanobacterial blooms, RedeGuard delivers a compelling blend of performance and ecological stewardship.

To learn more or enquire about availability, contact Redox today and explore how RedeGuard can support your environmental management objectives.

Gutluk is a natural animal growth promoter (AGP) alternative that regulates intestinal microbiota through inhibition of bile salt hydrolase (BSH). It is developed by CJ Bio via machine learning technology to screen key ingredients as BSH inhibitors (BSHI).  

It is well known that enteric diseases are mostly caused by overgrowth of intestinal pathogens, leading to increased competition for nutrients and reduced productivity.  AGP has been widely used to control the overgrowth of enteric pathogens and increase productivity. It is noticed that the use of AGP significantly reduced BSH activity that is protecting pathogens from bactericidal activity of bile salt. However, due to development of antibiotics resistance in farm animals, lots of AGP alternatives such as prebiotics, probiotics, organic acids, enzymes and plant extracts have been promoted, but only antibiotics and high dose of ZnO and CuSO4 have been shown to inhibit BSH.  Compared with other AGP alternatives, Gutluk  showed super bactericidal effect on Enterotoxigenic E.coli (ETEC), C.perfringens, and S. gallinarum (Table 1). In addition, Gutluk showed greater anti-inflammation and anti-oxidative effects than other AGP alternative (Figure 1).

Table 1. Bactericidal effect of Gutluk on strains of ETEC, C.perfringens, and S. gallinarum

products ETEC C. perfringens S.gallinarum
Gutluk +++ +++ +++
Comp.K ++ + ++
Comp.P + + +

 

Figure 1. Effect of Gutluk on anti-inflammation (IL-8 reduction) and anti-oxidative functions

 

In Indonesia, one commercial trial with 6000 Hy-line hens was conducted to show that after two weeks of adaption period (without Gutluk addition), adding 300 g Gutluk per MT feed significantly increased egg production (Figure 2), daily egg Mass was increased by 4.4% and feed conversion ratio was improved by 9 points. Thus, Gutluk is a natural product inhibiting BSH activity and effectively replaces AGP targeting to control intestinal pathogens and improve the egg production as well.

A study compiled by our Redox Animal Nutritionists.

Redox is pleased to announce a new distribution agreement with Kangtai, a global leader in lubricant additive technology. This partnership marks a significant step in expanding our high-performance lubricant solutions across Australia and New Zealand.

Kangtai is a premier manufacturer dedicated to the research, development, and production of a wide range of lubricant additives and components. Kangtai pioneered the industry’s first “lubricants application solutions” service model, integrating R&D, production, logistics, and customer support under one streamlined platform.

With over 3,000 global clients, more than 140 advanced testing and analysis systems, and nine granted invention patents, Kangtai is widely recognised for its strong technical capabilities and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.

Kangtai offers an extensive catalogue of over 100 specialised products across several major product lines, including:

Kangtai’s facilities leverage advanced control systems, including the Emerson DCS operating system, ensuring product consistency and process efficiency. New projects such as next-generation sulfonates and phenates are currently under development, reflecting their commitment to continuous innovation.

A Strategic Partnership for the Region

Thanks to our new partnership with Kangtai, Redox can now supply top-tier lubricant additives to customers across Australia and New Zealand — backed by local stock, technical know-how, and reliable delivery.

With over 500,000 tonnes moved each year and more than 23,000 shipping containers handled through our 100+ storage sites, we’re well-equipped to get what you need, where and when you need it.

Whether you’re blending for automotive, marine, or industrial use, we’ve got the products and logistics in place to keep your operations running smoothly.

Explore Our Lubricant Additive Solutions

To learn more about the range of Kangtai products distributed by Redox, or to speak with a product specialist, contact us today.

In recent years, the reduced protein diets balanced with crystalline amino acids (AA) for broiler chickens have been developed due to economic, environmental and bird welfare advantage. However, this reduced protein diet quite often results in adipose fat accumulation and sometimes compromises chicken performance. In practice, reduced protein diets should be formulated by experienced nutritionists.

Ideal amino acids profile

In reduced protein diets, digestible lysine concentration should be the first limiting AA. Based on the ideal AA profile, other essential AA concentrations including Methionine, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine and Arginine need to be increased accordingly while the dietary lysine concentration is increased. When the dietary lysine concentration is fixed, increasing any other essential AA will not improve chicken performance but depressed the liter quality due to increased N excretion. On the other hand, when any other essential AA is deficient, Lysine becomes surplus and increases carcass fat. Figure 1 clearly showed that in reduced protein diets, when dietary Arginine and Histidine are deficient, it is very likely resulting in fatty carcass. Therefore, in recent protein diets, digestible Arginine and Histidine to digestible lysine ratios were increased to be 115% and 40%, respectively.

 

Figure 1. Effect of essential AA on abdominal fat content in reduced protein diets

Methionine sources

In broiler chicken feed ingredients, Methionine is the first limiting AA and practically be overused in chicken production. Figure 2 clearly showed that compared with DL-methionine and DL-HMTBA, L-Methionine significantly reduced fat composition in breast meat.

Figure 2 Effect of Methionine from different sources

The optimal digestible Lysine to apparent metabolizable energy (AME)

In reduced protein diets, if dietary AA is not balanced based on the ideal AA profile, the extra energy is required to excrete surplus energy. In contrast, if dietary AA is balanced based on the ideal AA profile, surplus energy will be accumulated in chicken body. Figure 3 is shown that reducing 100 kcal/kg in reduced protein diet significantly reduced abdominal fat in chicken carcass. It is suggested that the optimal Digestible Lysine to AME in reduced protein diets will be 100, 90, and 80% in the starter, grower, and finisher periods, respectively.

Figure 3. Effect of higher digestible Lysine to AME ratio on abdominal fat contents in chicken carcass

Supplementation of β-Mannanase

Soybean meal, canola meal and faba beans contain β-Mannan about 0.8, 0.4 and 0.4%, respectively. Β-Mannan can provoke the activity of innate immune system which leads to unnecessary energy cost for broiler chickens. Therefore, adding the exogenous β-mannanase to the reduced protein diets could save some energy cost and reduce carcass fat. Figure 4 is shown that in the reduced AME diets, adding β-Mannanase could further reduce the abdominal fat contents.

Figure 4. Effect of β-Mannanase on the abdominal fat contents in high and low AME diets

Tannic acid is a specific form of tannin and a type of polyphenol. It is defined in AAFCO as 582.20 for a source of flavour. Quebracho extract is a big complex polymer of tannin (MGM-S), specially for ruminant animals.

MGM-S has been approved to inhibit the growth and activity of methanogenic archaea in the rumen, which are responsible for producing methane as a byproduct of fermentation. It can alter the composition and activity of microbial populations, stimulating saliva production, favouring the growth of bacteria that produce less methane and increasing the proportion of propionate. Therefore, it can prevent the accumulation of lactic acid in the rumen and improve rumen pH stability, working together with marine-sourced calcium carbonate to reduce the risk of rumen acidosis.

MGM-S has been investigated for its ability to reduce the incidence of frothy bloat, which can occur when cattle consume rapidly fermentable feeds, such as high-grain diets in feedlot. MGM can help to reduce the stability of foam in the rumen by binding dietary proteins and maintain a more stable rumen environment, preventing the formation of gas bubbles and reducing the risk of bloat.

MGM-S also shows its anthelmintic effects due to its ability to disrupt the physiology and life cycle of parasites such as nematodes and coccidia.

Freshly milked dairy collected on-farm. Feed supplements like MGM-S are helping improve both milk composition and rumen health in today’s herds.

Adding 70 g MGM-S per day per cow could produce 1.2% more fat and increase milk protein by 3.3%. Adding 0.15% MGM-S to beef cattle diets for 93 days with initial body weight at 180 kg, achieved daily weight gain 180 grams and FCR was improved by 6.72% (8.18 vs. 7.63).

A study compiled by our Redox Animal Nutritionists.

Phosphorus (P) is an essential and expensive mineral for pigs, crucial for bone development, energy metabolism, and various physiological processes. The phosphorus requirement for pigs is dependent upon:

(1)   An adequate supply of P in an available form,
(2)   A suitable ratio of available Ca and P in the diet, and
(3)   The presence of adequate vitamin D.

Phosphorus in protein sources of animal origin is largely inorganic and has a high relative bioavailability (RBV). However, the RBV of P in meat and bone meal (MBM) is variable (67-90%). Phosphorus in inorganic supplements also varies in RBV (Table 1, Jondrevvill and Dourmad, 2006).  The RBV of MCP and MDCP is strongly affected by citric acids solubility and ammonium citrate solubility, respectively. Usually, the water solubility for MCP and MDCP is required to be greater than 80% and 50%, respectively.

Table 1. RBV and the digestibility coefficient of different inorganic P sources

In cereal grains and oil seed meals, about 60-75% of P is organically bound in in the form of phytate. The exogenous phytase supplementation can result in major improvement in RBV of phytate P. The higher temperature during pelleting of diets can reduce or destroy phytase activity and thermal stable phytase is available now to resist up to 85 ˚C pelleting temperature (Table 2).

Table 2. VTR phytase activity and heat stability (North Carolina State University)

To limit the loss of activity, Phytase must be made resistant to digestive proteases. After 2 h in contact with pepsin, VTR phytase retained about 93% of their initial activity (Figure 1).

Figure 1. The effect of pepsin on phytase activity.

A wide Ca-to-P ratio lowers P absorption and resulted in reduced growth and bone calcification. Ca and P requirements for maximizing bone strength are at least 0.1 percentage units higher than that maximal body weight gain. Although every 1-gram phytate P released by phytase could spare 1.33 grams Ca availability, a suggested ratio of total Ca to total P is between 1:1 and 1.25. It is noticed that the Ca in calcitic limestone is highly available, but Ca in dolomitic limestone is only 50 to 75% available.

An adequate vitamin D is necessary for proper metabolism of Ca and P, but a very high level of vitamin D can mobilize excessive amounts of Ca and P from bones.

A study compiled by our Redox Animal Nutritionists.