Arla Foods Ingredients will highlight its capabilities in milk and whey protein innovation with new high-protein food and beverage concepts at Fi Europe.

Research shows that more than 40 % of health-conscious consumers are opting for dairy products to boost their protein intake, while over 30% choose them for guilt-free snacking. Meanwhile, there is growing interest in innovative dairy formats targeting specific nutritional needs.¹

At Fi Europe (2nd-4th December in Paris), Arla Foods Ingredients will demonstrate how its portfolio of milk and whey protein ingredients can meet these needs. Its stand will include an Innovation Spotlight area featuring five new application concepts that combine taste, functional nutrition and novelty:

• A high-protein, transparent yoghurt
• A drinking yoghurt with hydrolysed whey protein, offering 25 g of protein per serving
• Milky Spark, a carbonated, flavoured, milk-like drink made with pure whey protein
• A gluten-free high-protein (27 %) cookie with a soft-baked texture and no added sugar
• A high-protein (25 %) brownie with an authentic fudgy texture and no added sugar

Jeppe Sand Laursen, Associate Director, Functional Nutrition at Arla Foods Ingredients, said: “We’re passionate about improving nutrition with superior-quality proteins that deliver the functionality consumers demand across a wide range of choices. Our innovative mindset, unique set-up and unrivalled knowhow bring new protein concepts to life – from formulation to implementation on the product line. In addition, our application centres’ flexible pilot equipment enables us to simulate large-scale production plant processes, with fast and realistic results that speed up time to market.”

Visitors to Fi Europe will also be able to sample a range of additional Arla Foods Ingredients’ concepts for functional, nutritious foods and beverages. These include a squeezable cheese, a drinking yoghurt and a kids’ UHT drink featuring Nutrilac^® milk fat globule membrane (MFGM).

High in complete whey protein, MFGM also provides healthy lipids including Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12 and choline. Arla Foods Ingredients recently launched its Whey360 campaign to highlight MFGM’s multinutrient benefits for functional foods across all life stages, beyond its established use in the infant formula category.

Additionally, Arla Foods Ingredients will showcase:

• Easy Bite, a recently launched bite-sized snack bar concept offering up to 40 % high-quality protein in a convenient 18 g serving
• Functional protein waters for holistic hydration featuring Lacprodan^® ISO.Water whey protein isolates.

¹Innova Market Insights, Top 10 Trends in Dairy & Dairy Alternatives, 2025

Prinova will highlight a new range of beverage concepts targeting key consumer health and nutrition trends at Fi Europe (2nd to 4th December in Paris).

The leading provider of bespoke premixes and blends will showcase three new “Inner Power” functional beverage concepts. With a “feeling good from the inside out” theme, the ready-to-drink range is designed to inspire innovation and drive category growth:

• Inner Glow Citrus and Maracuya – a vibrant orange drink containing beauty-from-within ingredients, including lemon balm extract, chamomile extract, and marine collagen. Prinova’s trends insights have highlighted growing consumer awareness of the relationship between nutrition, beauty, and personal care.¹
• Inner Balance Lime Cucumber and Mint – a soothing green beverage supporting gut health, with ginger root extract, apple cider vinegar powder, and passion flower extract. Gut/digestive health is an established megatrend1, with Prinova research identifying it as the primary health concern for 85 % of consumers.²
• Inner Focus Mixed Berries Blush – a rich red drink targeted at cognitive wellbeing, which Prinova’s functional health trends research has identified as a megatrend.1 Consumers are increasingly focused on proactive, convenient nutrition strategies for cognition, with 80% citing brain health/mood as the most important health issue.2 Mixed Berries Blush features a B vitamin blend to support cognition claims, alongside coenzyme Q10 and functional ingredients from natural sources, including the branded Aronia Melanocarpa berry extract BrainBerry^®.

Visitors to the Prinova stand will also be able to sample its game-changing pre-workout ingredient, CITRAPEAK^®. The clinically backed product is the first 100 % soluble form of hesperidin, delivering fast-acting vasodilatory and pump benefits. Naturally derived from orange peels, it is clean, effective, and virtually flavourless, making it ideal for performance-driven solutions.

¹Functional Health Trends, 2024
²Research conducted online between May and June 2024

The Middle East’s leading trade fair for food and beverage manufacturing, Gulfood Manufacturing 2025, will take place from 4th to 6th November at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together global innovators, technology leaders and solution providers across the industry. With more than 2,000 exhibitors and tens of thousands of visitors expected from over 160 countries, the show is a central hub for reimagining the future of food production and product development.

A region in transformation

The Middle East’s food and beverage industry is undergoing a transformation, driven by ambitious government initiatives, a young and health-conscious consumer base and shifting regulatory frameworks such as upcoming sugar taxes. In this environment, reducing and replacing sugar has become one of the most pressing challenges for manufacturers. Consumers expect products that deliver indulgence and enjoyment while also aligning with their health and wellness goals.

With a comprehensive portfolio of natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions – from advanced sweetening systems to natural taste modulation technologies – Döhler enables manufacturers to create products that combine great taste with less or no sugar. As demand for healthier, better-for-you nutrition accelerates, Gulfood Manufacturing provides the ideal stage to showcase how science and technology can deliver innovation that meets both consumer expectations and regulatory requirements.

Döhler at Gulfood Manufacturing

As a longstanding partner, Döhler will present a comprehensive portfolio of food and beverage innovations that bridge science, technology and sensory appeal – concepts addressing the latest consumer needs, including:

• Freeze-dried functional drops – small in size, big in benefits
• Savoury Labneh – authentic taste with a modern twist
• Energy Yoghurt – convenient daily vitality in dairy
• Synbiotic Bars – pro- and prebiotic solutions for holistic gut health on the go
• GLP-1 Drink – a cutting-edge approach to supporting a healthy weight
• Next-generation beverage solutions – sugar reduction and taste modulation in response to the latest regional sugar taxation reform
• Pre- and postbiotic soft drinks – designed to support digestion and elevate gut health
• Mood-boosting 100 % juice drinks – formulated to deliver nutritional value and functional support for emotional well-being

Arla Foods Ingredients will highlight the functional benefits of pure BLG (beta-lactoglobulin) in a new protein soda concept at Vitafoods Europe.

Consumers are increasingly seeking functional beverages that support active, balanced lifestyles. In the past year alone, this has seen almost 20 % reduce their consumption of traditional carbonated drinks, with over 60 % citing health as the primary reason.1

Arla Foods Ingredients’ protein soda concept is a tailored response to the “better-for-you” soft drink trend, providing 10 g of protein per serving with zero sugar. It features Lacprodan^® BLG-100 to deliver the nutritional power that consumers demand, while offering manufacturers the flexibility of hot and cold processing.

Compared to standard whey protein, Lacprodan^® BLG-100 contains more of the essential and branched chain amino acids necessary to support muscle maintenance and growth. Its protein content also supports satiety, appealing to the increasing number of consumers interested in weight management.

Sarah Meyer, Head of Sales Development, Performance Nutrition, at Arla Foods Ingredients, said, “Our exciting new protein soda concept meets the needs of consumers keen to switch out sugary beverages for thirst-quenching, healthier options. Lacprodan^® BLG-100’s outstanding purity ensures the refreshing, water-like viscosity, clarity and clean taste these consumers love. This enables brand owners to set a new quality standard for protein-enriched soft drinks, including those positioned around physical activity.”