Copalis Industrie: the marine alternative Since the 1960s, Copalis Industrie has been offering marine solutions to the animal nutrition, IAP, nutricosmetics and nutraceutical markets. Since the first patents on enzymatic hydrolysis in 1970, the company has shown its ambition to innovate and challenge itself to move forward. Meeting with Arnaud Terninck, Sales Director, and Thomas Delacourt, Marketing and Innovation Manager. Actif’s Mag: Where does Copalis stand today? Actif’s Mag: What are your ambitions for the future? Arnaud Terninck: Copalis Industrie, a subsidiary of the Thomas Delacourt: As an expert in enzymatic hydrolysis, Scogal group, currently processes 55,000 tons of marine we have set up a thesis on the characterization of bioactive co-products in Boulogne-sur-Mer, and has about 100 em- peptides. The objective is to identify all the bioactive pep- ployees.In 2020, Scogal acquired Valofish, a company tides in our raw material, and then to develop the indus- that freezes and produces surimi bases. The objective: to trial processes that will enable us to produce them. We will make better use of co-products such as skins, cartilage and then be able to offer our clients a detailed catalog of marine bones, andsh fesh. We beneft from certifications: ISO 22 bioactive peptdes, accordigto te effects they are ooking 000, Halal and MSC for some of our assets. The search for for in theirproducts. these is a strategic point for us. Arnaud Terninck: We want to focus on innovation and ex- pand our positioning. In the next three to five years, we want Actif’s Mag: What is your offer in terms of to obtain more clinical data to prove and characterize the nutraceuticals? positive effects of our active ingredients, and thus develop a Thomas Delacourt: It is divided into three segments: complete range for the nutraceutical market. Convinced that beauty, articular and bioactivity. For beauty, we offer diffe-the marine world has its place, we wish to be actors of the de- rent types of collagen from wild fish with the MSC (Marine mocratization of the marine alternative in order to integrate Stewardship Council) label and of French origin. A mix of the marine into everyone’s routine. • collagen and elastin peptides is also available under the Collactive® brand. The unique process of this mixture rein- Comments collected by Elisa Duclos forces the synergy of action of the two active ingredients. We also offer a cartilage powder rich in type II collagen and glycosaminoglycans (including chondroitin sulfate) for joints. Concerning bone health, we have developed a bone powder rich in calcium whose bioavailability is superior to that of milk. Finally, our range of objectified active ingre- dients allows us to meet the demands in terms of blood su- gar, stress, immunity and blood pressure. Actif’s Mag: What do you think about the market for marine ingredients? Arnaud Terninck: In nutraceuticals, it is mainly our beauty actives that are performing well with a dynamic market for marine collagen. Nevertheless, joints and bone health are increasingly in demand. The other applications remain niche today. The marine origin of our products is a real added value, reinforced by our approach to sustainability and eco-res- ponsibility by developing marine co-products locally. Our sales are 75% exported, especially in Asia where the made in France is a guarantee of quality for premium products. #76 - 301 -GAM s’fitcA