At this year’s Fi Europe in Frankfurt, sister companies Hydrosol and Planteneers are presenting new products for the snacking, hybrid products and functional drinks categories. High protein and clean label solutions round out the offerings. Show attendees can check out these new developments in person at the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe stand 31K56.

New products include a hybrid solution for milk-based drinks. It lets manufacturers replace some of the milk protein with plant protein. With it, dairies can make a high protein drink that meets consumer wishes largely independently of milk protein availability and costs. The drink is a great basis for meal replacement beverages, and can be individually upgraded with suitable micronutrient premixes.

Hydrosol and Planteneers are also addressing the “Mood Food & Mental Wellness” trend in cooperation with sister companies SternVitamin and OlbrichtArom, with a new drink for breaks during the day. This creamy almond-cinnamon flavour beverage is made of lactose-free milk and oats. It has the same protein content as whole milk and supplies natural calcium. A premix from SternVitamin adds magnesium and vitamins B₁, B₆, and B₁₂, which contribute to normal functioning of the muscles and nervous system.

For modern lifestyles, Hydrosol, Planteneers, and SternVitamin have created a fermented high-protein beverage. This plant-enriched drink combines milk and plant proteins and is fortified with calcium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamins D, B₆, and B₁₂. With 20 g protein per 230 ml portion, it’s the ideal supplement for meals featuring small portions and high nutritional density. The drink requires no gelatine and can also be made in a low-fat version. Its fruity-fresh flavor rounds out an indulgent experience.

Snacking is increasingly replacing conventional mealtimes, and protein-rich snacks are among the fastest-growing snack categories. Planteneers has developed several solutions to meet these trends. The new culinary balls are a real highlight; with them Planteneers has created a whole new product category. Each combines up to three components: A juicy or soft base, an aromatic filling, and a crispy coating. From savoury Mediterranean to sweet-and-savoury creations to fermented flavours like pumpkin-kimchi, it’s all about surprising taste sensations. Attendees at Fi Europe in Frankfurt can learn all about these and other new products at the companies’ shared stand 31K56.