Healthy aging is an increasingly important consideration for many consumers, including younger cohorts. However, according to Synergy Flavours, the F&B industry is failing to fully capitalize on the growing demand for functional products that support healthy aging and other wellness outcomes. Synergy is set to present concepts that help manufacturers realize the potential in protein-enriched F&B at Vitafoods Europe 2026 (May 5–7) in Barcelona, Spain. The flavorings and taste modulation business will be exhibiting alongside its parent company, Carbery, a whey protein ingredient specialist. Synergy will present its flavor development technology and concepts for the proliferating healthy aging, energy boost, “Her Health,” and GLP-companion markets. These concepts include a new blueberry and banana flavored smoothie, which blends Carbery’s Optipep hydrolyzed whey protein and Carbelac whey protein concentrate for muscle maintenance in conjunction with oats. Oats are naturally rich in ...