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Germany: Döhler Brings Functional Beverage Innovation to Gulfood Manufacturing 2026

Döhler will present a new selection of beverage concepts at Gulfood Manufacturing 2026, taking place from 3–5 November at Dubai World Trade Centre. The concepts combine functionality with authentic taste and compelling sensory experiences, backed by Döhler’s application expertise.

Consumers increasingly look for functional beverages that do not compromise on taste, whether the benefit is hydration, protein enrichment or general wellbeing. At the same time, natural ingredient choices continue to shape product development, while sensory appeal remains essential to consumer acceptance. Combining natural ingredients, functional solutions and application expertise, Döhler translates these evolving needs into market-ready concepts that support customers in developing differentiated products.

At Gulfood Manufacturing, Döhler’s beverage concepts will span natural date sweetness, functional botanicals, hydration with electrolytes and protein enrichment, as well as sugar reduction supported by taste modulation. Together, they show how ingredient expertise, application know-how and sensory optimisation come together to address different consumer needs, from functionality and nutrition to indulgence.

In addition, visitors from the HoReCa sector can experience Döhler’s Tastecraft foodservice portfolio at a dedicated bar, where a mixologist will prepare innovative cold brew coffee, refresher and frappe beverages.

Alongside the beverage offering, Döhler will also showcase food concepts, including functional gummies featuring African botanicals and natural colours, dairy concepts addressing gut health and collagen positioning, and indulgent confectionery concepts.

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