PETpla.net Insider 06 / 2019

BEVERAGE INGREDIENTS PET planet Insider Vol. 20 No. 06/19 www.petpla.net 63 With its natural ingredients and ingredient systems, Döhler offers sup- pliers in the drinks industry the oppor- tunity to create individual lifestyle prod- ucts and authentic pleasure moments for the consumers of today. The possi- bilities are endless: reduced-sugar iced teas from directly brewed tea, fruity or chocolatey coffee drinks and refresh- ing, functional soft drinks with natural fruit flavours and herb extracts. Healthy snacks and smoothies Modern life often leaves little time for balanced and sensible meal times. Good that there are healthy snack alternatives for on-the-go. Döhler claims to fulfil consumer desires for all-natural snacks, for example with its dry fruit and vegetable ingredients. Thanks to gentle drying technology, the carefully selected raw materials retain their nutritious content, their fresh taste, their natural colour and their natural appearance and structure. The slices, pieces, powders and granulates are perfectly suitable for use in baked and sweet goods, snack bars and instant drinks. If desired, this extra portion of pure nature can also be consumed in smoothie form. Consumers in this sector seek an authentic fruit experi- ence, a creamy texture and a wide variety of colour. Strawberry-banana, pineapple-coconut, mango-maracuja, mixed berry, green fruit and vegetable smoothies or colourful drinks made from “superfruits” – the new smoothie generation embodies pure, authen- tic fruit flavours and has real pulling power on the shelves. In this market sector, Döhler and its customers are developing products that are intended to bring together pleasure and func- tional ingredients such as caffeine, vitamins and roughage. Alongside a broad portfolio of natural ingredients, Döhler supplies customised recipes for a new generation of fruit drinks. So tropical fruits like guava or mango ensure a fresh, fruity flavour, chia seeds add extra crunch and spirulina gives a naturally vibrant colour. Organic, fair trade & Co.: transparency creates trust The trend towards organic products has long been a clear feature in society. The Fair Trade market is growing too. Origin and production conditions for food are becoming a clear focus for consum- ers. Sustainable agriculture and organic seals or certifications like Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance contribute signifi- cantly to purchasing decisions. With its products and pioneering food and drinks concepts, Döhler states to serve many of these trends simultaneously. Along- side premium conventional and natural ingredients, a broad portfolio of sustain- ably produced raw ingredients is avail- able to customers with certifications from Rainforest Alliance, UTZ and Fairtrade as well as verification from SAI/FSA. So Döhler actively supports increasing transparency in retail. As a provider of complete ingredient systems and inte- grated solutions, Döhler focuses first and foremost on the development of innova- tive concepts. www.doehler.com