Program
DAY 1 – Monday, 15.09.2025
International Markets & Trends
Interactive Voting Session – Is this a Bar
Nadine Steiner, ZDS e.V.
PANELTALK: What is a Bar? / Different Factors, Marketing & Technology
Thorsten Blume, The Lorenz Bahlsen Snackworld GmbH & Co KG, Thomas Reinemann, RCC Consulting GmbH
Hypes, Trends, Megatrends – Dynamics with the FMCG Market in Germany
David Georgi, NIQ Germany
Tapping Into the Feed: What Social Listening Reveals About UK Snack Bar Consumers
Quentin Schotte, Cargill Holding (Germany) GmbH
Presentation Aasted ApS
Holger Hennrichs, Aasted ApS
LIVE DEMONSTRATION
Holger Hennrichs, Aasted ApS
DAY 2 – Tuesday, 16.09.2025
Product Development: Challenges & Ingredients
Innovative protein-based Food and off Flavors – a Challenging Sensory Approach
Prof. Dr. Simone Peschke, Berliner Hochschule für Technik – Berlin University of Applied Sciences
The Production and use of Debittered Protein Concentrates from Legumes for Bars and Snacks
Dimitrios Makrakis, DMC, Dimitrios Makrakis Consulting
Pectin and Functional Fruit Fibres for Texturizing and Coating of Plant Based Bars and Snacks
Marlene Beicht, DMC, HERBSTREITH & FOX GmbH & Co. KG
Chocolate Alternatives from Fava beans as a Solution to Cocoa Supply Issues.
Ross Newton, Nukoko
Focus: Protein & Alternatives
Important plant-based Proteins for Bar Products – An Overview from a Business Perspective
Stefanie Strebel, Ceresal GmbH
Advanced Collagen Peptides for Optimized Bar Formulations
Dr. Johanna Schmidgall, GELITA AG
How Collagen Peptides can help Achieve a Soft Texture and Pleasant Taste in High-protein Bars
Dr. Chiara Roye, PB Gelatins GmbH
Protein Bar Formulation- Factors to consider – Dairy and Plant-based proteins
Glanbia
Title coming
Roquette
Flexible, Versatile, Accurate – SOLUTIONS FOR BAR PRODUCTION – from “Start Up” to “Industrial Size”
Andreas Betz & Alexander Schulz, Vemag Maschinenbau GmbH
Processing Technology
Stickiness of Bar Binders
Prof. Dr. Richard Hartel, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Reducing Protein Bar Hardening & Protein Bar Shelf Life
Dr. Audrey Girard, University of Wisconsin–Madison
DAY 3
Processing Technology
We set the bar high! From Mass Production to Finished Bars – all from one source
Klaus-Dietrich Franzmeier SOLLICH KG, Volker Günnel CHOCOTECH GmbH
Resource Savings, Reduction of Rework, and Sustainability
Manuel Stumpf, Hansella GmbH
Tasty Bars for Better Health: Cutting Sugar, Adding Fibre, Enhancing Nutrition
Vincent Mayon, BENEO
Optimisation of Production
Steffen Hamelmann, Theegarten-Pactec GmbH & Co. KG
Overcoming Bar Challenges
András Somfai, Bühler GmbH
LIVE DEMONSTRATION
Lisa Rathje, Krüger & Salecker Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
Status Quo – Science and Research
Status Quo & Science and Research Enhancing Energy Bars with Microalgae: A Study on Nutritional, Physicochemical and Sensory Properties
Fabio Fanari, Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology
Multi-scale 3D-Printing Technology for Continuous Processing of Food Bars with Customized Textural and Aroma / Flavour Characteristics
Prof. em. Dr. Erich J. Windhab, ETH Zürich
Companies Already in Attendance
Congress Highlights
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