Functional drinks
More than a drink. Built for performance and wellbeing.
Functional drinks are one of the fastest growing segments in beverages, driven by consumers who want more from what they drink. It’s no longer just about refreshment. People are looking for products that support energy, focus, hydration, immunity, and overall wellbeing.
What are functional drinks?
Functional drinks are one of the fastest growing segments in beverages, driven by consumers who want more from what they drink. It’s no longer just about refreshment. People are looking for products that support energy, focus, hydration, immunity, and overall wellbeing.
The category is broad and constantly evolving as new ingredients and claims enter the market. The main drivers are:
Health awareness
Demand for products that support immunity, gut health, and overall wellness continues to rise.Active lifestyles
Products that support hydration, recovery and sustained energy are becoming mainstream.Reduced sugar
Sugar reduction remains a key priority, without compromising taste.Personalization
Growth in targeted benefits such as focus, sleep or stress support.Products & Technologies
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Aseptic valves & components
Aseptic valves face exceptionally high demands within UltraClean and Aseptic processes. You can be assured that they all provide highest quality in terms of hygienic design and sustainability.
Carbonating Products
GEA carbonating systems are designed for the highly accurate continuous carbonation of beverages.
Cold Block Processing
GEA offers a complete portfolio of technologies for the cold process area in your brewery.
Container Handling Equipment
The heart of all fillings systems is the filling machine itself. To make a system requires a lot more. GEA offers complete filling lines which means that we also take care of the complicated task of line integration and control. In order to provide an efficient production line, it is important to consider all parts of the system together. Our exp...
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How SmartParc is rewriting the rules of food production
Thanks to a new SmartParc manufacturing site, food processors in the U.K. are cutting their running costs and emissions. With GEA heating and cooling technology at its core, this collaborative production model demonstrates how innovation is accelerating the industry’s net-zero ambitions.
The food science playground
“Brewing eggs is like brewing beer.” It’s the kind of comparison that makes you smile – and then it clicks: Something complex suddenly feels simple. Through this personal film, set in the agricultural heartland of the U.S., we explore precision fermentation and the real-world work it takes to turn an idea into food.
