Nutritious and immune-boosting food and drinks dominated the show floor during 2025’s lunch! event.
Protein bars, natural drinks and gut health took the lion’s share of exhibition space with the wellbeing theme inspiring a host of innovative new products.
“We’re seeing a surge of forward-thinking brands redefining what food-to-go can be, from functional drinks to nutritious, healthy snacks designed for convenience,” said Event Director Katie Tyler.
Onboard Hospitality toured the stands…
Giving back
Grandmothers in Uganda are the proud packers and benefactors of a new healthy fruit snack product, From Grandmas Gardens (FFG). The 100% natural mango and pineapple slices are hand-prepared and gently dried at source, with profits helping to fund tools, land and training. The 35g and 100g fruit pouches are vegan, gluten-free and high in fibre.
UNROOTED is addressing ingredient scrutiny with products that are baobab-boosted, making them naturally high in both soluble and insoluble fibre. Sales from the six shots range support more than 150 children through school in baobab-harvesting communities in Zimbabwe.
Wellbeing and immunity
Emmunoballs snack packs offer a nutritious and natural, high-energy boost. Immunity-boosting ingredients and superfood spices pack in the vitamins and anti-inflammatory properties to strengthen natural defences.
Vita Coco is keen to tell the industry about the wonder nutrients in coconut water and will debut at WTCE in Hamburg next year.
Turmeric Co. and Raw Hydrate are redefining functional nutrition and hydration through new health shots in five flavours. The 60ml and 100ml shots work on gut, immunity, energy, brain and beauty.
Drink up
Flavoured sparkling mineral waters are making their mark in the beverages space.
Family-run Forever Farmers offers tinned and bottled flavoured sparkling water from its carbon-neutral farm with flavours including elderflower and honey and cucumber and rosemary.
Naturally rich in minerals and electrolytes, eauYES is a clean mineral water from the Mediterranean, and Juno is a lightly sparkling canned bamboo water infused with yuzu, mango or passion fruit. Bamboo water is presented as ethical and vegan, and known for its hydration and helpful detoxing qualities.
Dole Packaged Foods Europe was also at the London event to showcase its new 198g Fruit in Juice cups with natural ingredients and 98% recyclable packaging, another healthy option for airlines to consider •
lunch! returns to Excel London on September 16-17, 2026.
