Nutritional beverages for the modern plant-based lifestyle

The global market for nutritional and meal replacement drinks is growing rapidly, with a 28% increase in new product launches from 2023 to 2024. Yet, only a small fraction of these innovations cater to plant-based consumers. As more individuals adopt vegan, vegetarian, or flexitarian diets, the demand for plant-based nutritional beverages and meal replacements continues to rise.

Nutritional beverages and meal replacements are specifically designed to serve as convenient substitutes for solid food, providing carefully regulated amounts of macronutrients, micronutrients, and calories. Micronutrients play a vital role in supporting healthy development, growth, maintenance, and overall well-being. However, for vegan or vegetarian consumers, meeting the recommended nutritional intakes can be challenging without careful planning, as plant-based diets often lack sufficient amounts of key vitamins and minerals like vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, calcium, and iodine.

This is where plant-based meal replacements and nutritional beverages become essential, offering a practical solution to bridge these gaps and support an adequate intake of nutrients that are harder to obtain through plant-based diets alone.

Plant+ Nutritional Premix helps address many of the micronutrient challenges associated with developing plant-based meal replacement beverages. It provides 24 essential vitamins and minerals in a single, plant-based suitable, functional, efficient, and homogenous premix. This solution supports the achievement of 30% of daily micronutrient needs* while overcoming key technological and application hurdles, making it easier to select the right vitamins and minerals for your specific formulation.

When busy days interfere with regular meal consumption, Plant+ Nutritional Premix is the perfect solution for creating nutritious breakfast, lunch, or dinner beverages. These convenient, on-the-go options help plant-based consumers meet their daily recommended nutrient intake, even when they don’t have time for a full meal.

dsm-firmenich’s comprehensive portfolio goes beyond micronutrient solutions. We offer an array of ingredient solutions such as enzymes, cultures, hydrocolloids, proteins, and flavor solutions, enabling you to create beverages that not only meet nutritional needs but also deliver exceptional taste, texture, and functionality. Whether you're targeting indulgence, health, or convenience, we provide the expertise and innovation to bring your vision to life.

Let us help you shape the future of plant-based nutrition. Learn more about our solutions.