Foodpro 2026: Visit Azelis to formulate for better today!
We're excited to announce that we'll be exhibiting this year at Foodpro 2026 in Melbourne, Australia, from 26 - 29 July 2026.
Under the theme Formulated for Better, our Food & Nutrition team will showcase how ingredient innovation and technical expertise can help manufacturers create products that are not only better-for-you, but also practical, enjoyable and commercially relevant.
In New Zealand, food and beverage choices are increasingly shaped by the need to balance flavour, affordability, health and trust. According to Innova Market Insights, rising costs and inflation have made consumers more price-conscious, while flavour remains central to product acceptance and repeat purchase. At the same time, consumers are showing stronger interest in nutritious options, including high-protein, high-fibre, plant-based and functional foods, alongside demand for simpler, more natural ingredient lists and clean label positioning.
These trends point to a clear opportunity for manufacturers: to create food and beverage products that deliver great taste, better nutrition, clean label appeal and value-driven formulation performance — without compromising on consumer enjoyment or commercial practicality.
Explore our latest food and beverage concepts
Discover a curated range of formulations across bakery, beverages, confectionery, sauces and spreads, including:
- Better indulgence
Indulgent formats reimagined with improved nutrition, cost-efficiency and sensory appeal. From cocoa-reduced bakery and chocolate-inspired concepts to comforting beverage formats and fruit-forward spreads, our showcase explores how manufacturers can balance indulgence with smarter formulation. - Functional snacking
Convenient snack concepts enriched with protein, fibre or functional ingredients to support better-for-you positioning. In New Zealand, Innova highlights growing interest in cereals and cereal/energy bars, with claims such as reduced sugar, high/source of fibre, real ingredients/natural and high/source of protein resonating with consumers. - Gut-friendly refreshment
Refreshing beverage concepts that make digestive wellness more accessible and enjoyable. Innova notes that New Zealand consumers place importance on flavour, sugar reduction and clean label claims in soft drinks, with real ingredients/natural and no artificial flavours or colours also influencing purchase decisions. - Smarter staples
Everyday sauces, spreads and savoury applications reformulated for improved taste, nutrition, functionality and plant-based possibilities. In meal preparation, price and flavour remain key purchase drivers in New Zealand, while claims such as real ingredients/natural, no artificial flavours or colours, reduced sugar/fat and traditionally made/crafted continue to support consumer trust.
Explore our latest food and beverage concepts
At Azelis, we do more than supply ingredients. Our technical teams work closely with customers to solve formulation challenges — from texture, stability and mouthfeel to sugar reduction, fibre enrichment, plant-based systems and processing performance.
Whether you are developing a healthier snack, improving the functionality of a beverage, reducing cocoa or sugar, or creating the next plant-based savoury solution, our team can support you from concept to application.
Join us at FoodPro 2026 to taste our latest formulations, explore ingredient solutions and speak with our technical and commercial teams about how we can support your next food innovation.
Have questions in the meantime? Get in touch with us below.
Have questions in the meantime? Get in touch with us below.