How are global markets evolving? What key trends are shaping the bars of tomorrow?

• Market Analysis – The Evolution of Protein Bars: Health Trends vs. Traditional Snacks
• Innovation in Healthy Snacking – Beyond the Protein Bar: What’s Next?
• Provocative Panel Talk – The Definition of a Bar: Including an Interactive Voting Session!
• Functional Food Declaration: Regulatory Guidelines for Proteins & Raw Materials

From functional ingredients to sustainable formulations – what hurdles and opportunities define modern product development in the bar industry?

• Rising Cocoa Prices – Exploring Chocolate Alternatives
• Raw Material Optimization, Waste Reduction, and Sustainability
• Masking Off-Flavors: Optimizing the taste of proteins for consumer appeal

How can milk proteins and alternative protein sources be effectively incorporated into bars? Explore the challenges of formulation, texture, stability, and consumer expectations in protein-rich products.

• Exploring Milk Protein Alternatives: Pea, Hemp, and Soy Proteins

• The Role of Milk Proteins in Bar Production
• Development and Application of Debittered Legume Protein Concentrates for Bars and Snacks
• Optimizing High-Protein Bar Formulations: The Role of Collagen Peptides in
• Taste, Texture, and Shelf-Life Stability
• Enhancing energy bars with Microalgae

What are the latest innovations in bar manufacturing? Explore new processing technologies, efficiency improvements, and alternative production methods.

• Live Demonstration of Innovative Processing Techniques

• From Mass Preparation to Finished Bars – A Comprehensive Approach
• Enhancing Production Efficiency and Optimization

• Aasted ApS

• Beuth University of Applied Sciences (Beuth Hochschule für Technik Berlin)
• DMC – Dimitrios Makrakis Consulting
• GELITA AG
• Hansella GmbH
• Krüger & Salecker Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
• NielsenIQ
• Nukoko GmbH
• PB Leiner
• SOLLICH KG
• Symrise AG
• VEMAG Maschinenbau GmbH

• A Festive Dinner with all Participants and Industry Experts

• International Foyer Exhibition
• Many Networking Opportunities
• Live Demonstrations
• A Tour through the ZDS at the End of the Congress