July 31 is Food Diversity Day – a perfect moment to spotlight the incredible variety of food products hitting the shelves each day. In Germany alone, the market offers around 160,000 different food items, with approximately 40,000 new launches every year*. For manufacturers, this dynamic landscape presents both opportunities and challenges.

With high competition and increasing consumer expectations, standing out requires more than standard solutions – it takes tailor-made products that deliver across functionality, taste, and visual appeal. Today’s consumers expect more – from allergen-free to sugar-reduced, from indulgent to functional. The message is clear: One-size-fits-all no longer fits. For food brands, this is both a challenge and a tremendous opportunity.

   

Diversity? That’s our domain. At Erbacher Food Intelligence, we turn food ideas into tailored solutions – combining technological excellence with decades of product development expertise. From formulation to shaping, from raw materials to functionality – we support food brands in creating truly customized products that meet real market needs.

→ Cutting-edge extrusion technology

→ Deep recipe development know-how

→ High flexibility in ingredients, texture, and shape

→ Sharp understanding of consumer trends and market requirements

Feeling inspired? Here's a glimpse into the diverse possibilities we offer:

   

Whether you're focusing on plant-based proteins, high-fibre ingredients, or clean-label concepts, we craft the ideal formulation with certified quality (e.g., organic or halal). You can supply your own raw materials, or we can manage the entire procurement process for you – the options are endless.

   

Hearts, Flowers or something completely different? Large or mini, crunchy or soft, light or fibrous? Our extrusion technology enables customized product shapes, tailored to your desired area of application and target group – ideal for breakfast products, textured vegetable proteins (TVP) in meat substitutes or bar inclusions.

   

Upon request, we can achieve natural colour tones. When it comes to flavour, (almost) anything is possible: fruity, savoury, chocolaty, spicy or neutral – tailored to your individual product concept.

   

Organic? Halal? Vegan? High in protein? Gluten-free? We develop products with clearly defined properties – and ensure that the recipe matches your declarations. Of course, different qualities can also be combined.

   

Our products are utilised in various applications, such as:

– as breakfast cereals & in muesli (e.g. loops, balls, hearts)

– as fillings for chocolate & bars (e.g. protein-rich crispies)

– as TVP products (e.g. plant-based meat and fish alternatives)

– as a crispy component of breadcrumb coatings

– as snacks (e.g. spicy flips, date and oat snack bites)

Whatever you have in mind, we will accompany you from the initial idea to the manufacture of your extruded product – with maximum flexibility and the highest quality.

Would you like to use our extrusion service only? Then contact us directly – we also offer contract manufacturing with your own raw materials.

As the demands on the food industry grow, so do the opportunities for new, tailor-made products that are specifically designed to meet individual consumer needs and modern dietary habits. A look at the Nutrition Trends Report 2025 reveals: the future of nutrition is plant-focused, personalised, and functional – increasingly consumed in small, flexible snacking moments.

More and more people are adopting diets with fewer animal products – without sacrificing enjoyment or variety. Our textured vegetable proteins (TVP) offer the perfect solution:

Nutrition is becoming increasingly individualised – and we provide the right ingredients for differentiated product concepts. Our strengths in personalised cereals include:

Snacks have long been more than just between-meal bites – they are an expression of a flexible lifestyle. Our tailor-made snack solutions combine enjoyment with function:

From initial idea to contract manufacturing – we guide you through every step of the journey. Our offering includes:

Whether you’re a startup or established brand, we help you transform ideas into products that are ready for market – and built for the future.

On Food Diversity Day, we celebrate the range of food products available to consumers. At Erbacher Food Intelligence, we go a step further – we enable that diversity through strategic, innovative product development.

Want to develop something new? Or enhance your current portfolio? Let’s talk. Together, we’ll create a product that meets your standards – and exceeds customer expectations.