A cutting-edge Portuguese SME is opening doors for private label production, commercialization, and R&D collaboration in energy bars and functional protein products for the sports and healthy nutrition sector.

Summary

Profile Type

Business Offer

POD Reference

BOPT20250718011

Term of Validity

18 July 2025 - 18 July 2026

Company's Country

Portugal

Type of partnership

Commercial agreement
Supplier agreement
Investment agreement

Targeted Countries

All countries

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General information

Short Summary

The Portuguese SME specializing in the development of food products with alternative proteins, particularly insect-based ingredients, is opening doors for private label production, commercialization, and R&D collaboration in energy bars and functional protein products appealing to health-conscious consumers and athletes. Their products are tasty, nutritious, sustainable, and packed with essential micronutrients.

Full Description

Established in 2021, the Portuguese cutting-edge food company iss revolutionizing the sports and healthy nutrition sectors with innovative energy bars and functional protein products. This forward-thinking firm combines flavor, functionality, and sustainability in every bite, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in nutritional science.
At the heart of this company is a team of highly qualified experts, with extensive know-how in food formulation, production, and technological innovation.
The company's product range caters to a variety of needs, from sports nutrition and protein supplementation to fuel athletes and fitness enthusiasts with high-quality, performance-enhancing products and functional and healthy nutritious options for health-conscious consumers seeking to optimize their diet to private label solutions and customized production through bespoke solutions for companies and retailers.
With a growing presence in several European countries, this company is rapidly expanding into new markets. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in their commitment to all European quality and food safety standards, ensuring that every product meets the highest industry certifications.
By combining scientific expertise with a passion for nutrition, this company is not just creating products – they're shaping the future of functional foods and setting new standards in the sports and healthy nutrition sectors.
Products include raw bars with chocolate and almonds, peanut butter, apple and cinnamon and fig and orange, dehydrated snacks, protein crackers, flour, pasta and granola, among others.
The company maintains rigorous HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) certification, ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality control throughout their production process, which gives their customers confidence in the safety and reliability of their products.
The Portuguese firm wants to find more genuine opportunities for their innovative food products to find their way onto new markets and grow the international side of their business and is therefore seeking to establish long-term manufacturing agreements with partners who are looking for unique, high-quality offerings (private label and contract manufacturing).
In addition to this, the SME is seeking to expand its distribution network, aiming to penetrate new markets and introduce their innovative products to broader audiences.
They are also available to work alongside partners on innovations in functional and sustainable foods that can be combined to evolve from ideas to innovative fabric products through research and development collaborative partnerships.

Advantages and Innovations

The Portuguese company offers the following advantages to potential partners:
• Advanced Nutritional Formulation - Development of recipes rich in proteins and essential nutrients for athletes and consumers looking for a balanced diet.
• Sustainability and Circular Economy - Focus on alternative and sustainable ingredients that reduce the ecological footprint without compromising the product's flavor or functionality.
• Flexibility in Production - Ability to adapt to different market needs, from small to large scales, allowing recipes to be customised for third parties (private label).
• Ease of Use and Accessibility - Ready-to-eat products designed to provide energy and muscle recovery in a practical and efficient way.
• Market Competitiveness - Differentiated offer that combines nutritional innovation with competitive prices, standing out from traditional products available on the market.

Stage of Development

Already on the market

Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner

The company is looking for partners that are looking for the develpment of new products or requiring private label production.
For research cooperation agreements, the SME is seeking research centres and universities to co-deveop new ingredients, formulations and scientific studies on the benefits of their products.
For distributors and retailers, the SME is interested in partnering with companies who have experience with innovative food products in the field of sports and functional nutrition.

Type and Size of Partner