When the European food industry comes together to talk “free from,” Erbacher Food Intelligence is right in the middle of it – with tailored product solutions that meet the needs of tomorrow. Once again in 2025, we took part in the Free From Food & Ingredients Expo – this time at Vienna’s Marx Halle.

   

    

The focus on gluten-free and allergen-free products sparked great interest among a diverse professional audience especially from Eastern Europe – especially in the Southeast European markets, we observed a clear trend towards innovative solutions, functional nutrition, and clean-label products. This development highlights the huge growth potential and exciting dynamics that the market holds for the near future.

   

Our protein crispies for bars and innovative TVP solutions sparked strong interest among trade visitors – especially due to their versatility across a wide range of applications. The combination of technological expertise and custom product development clearly resonated with many industry professionals in the region.

    

Beyond the Eastern European focus, a conversation with an exhibitor from the African market also opened new perspectives: The idea of industrially producing millet balls – a local staple – highlights how essential flexible development and extrusion capabilities are, even outside traditional markets.

   

The Free From Expo in Vienna demonstrated one thing clearly: Global demand for “free from” products is on the rise – even in regions where the market is still emerging. For us, the expo was a valuable opportunity to engage with new target groups, gather inspiration, and position our strengths in extrusion technology and product development.

Whether these conversations will lead to concrete projects remains to be seen – but one thing was clear: interest is growing, and demand is real.

One thing is certain for us: now is the right time to co-create new product ideas with visionary partners. Let’s connect – we look forward to your challenges.