# High-Protein Plant-Based Solutions These Planteneers Functional Systems are 100% Plant-Based By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-02-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planteneers-functional-systems References: [foodanddrinktechnology](https://www.foodanddrinktechnology.com/news/64592/planteneers-combines-high-protein-with-plant-based-to-capture-powerhouse-trend/) & [planteneers](https://www.planteneers.com/en/)  These new [Planteneers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planteneers-fiildmeat-s-111404-system) functional systems have been added to the brand's plant-based portfolios as part of its initiative to expand on its [high-protein, plant-based solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-18g-protein). The solutions include a drink within its fiildDairy NEB series and boasts a 6% protein content with plant-based fiber source from inulin and comes in full flavor options including vanilla, strawberry and pistachio that are each naturally lactose-free. The range also includes [plant-based pudding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naplasol-promyc-mycoprotein-line) that's carrageenan-free with an oat, coconut or soy-based recipe that has 10% protein content with a satisfying texture. The company commented on the new Planteneers functional systems saying, "Protein is seen as the power for all-around wellbeing. With these systems, manufacturers can expand the growth of the high-protein market into the plant-based sector, delivering well-being moments and rich delight for the senses.” Image Credit: Planteneers GmbH ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 66% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-protein Plant Beverages:** Plant-derived formulas reaching 6%+ protein and fiber inclusion create dairy-competitive beverages that can disrupt conventional milk and protein drink categories. - **Carrageenan-free Textured Puddings:** Oat, coconut and soy-based puddings with 10% protein and clean-label thickening shift consumer expectations for indulgent, allergen-friendly desserts and undermine traditional gelatin and carrageenan systems. - **Functional Ingredient Systems:** Modular systems combining protein, prebiotic fibers like inulin and flavor platforms enable rapid formulation parity with dairy products and may replace bespoke R&D-heavy ingredient blends. ### Where This Applies - **Dairy Alternatives:** Next-Generation plant systems that replicate dairy taste and protein density position plant-based brands to capture mainstream dairy market share. - **Sports Nutrition:** Higher-Protein plant-based drinks and puddings provide performance-focused consumers non-dairy options, posing a threat to whey-dominant supplement incumbents. - **Food Manufacturing Ingredients:** Suppliers of clean-label functional systems offer turnkey solutions that can streamline product development and challenge legacy custom ingredient providers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Protein Fiber Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-immerse.md) - [Enzymatic Plant-Based Drink Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novonesis-vertera-velvet.md) - [Refreshing Pea Protein Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nowhey.md) - [Oat-Based Protein Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fazer-aito.md) - [High-Protein Gut Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-protein-gut-dessert.md) - [Plant-Based Protein Powder Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-protein-powders1.md) - [Free-From Plant-Based Food Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texturizing-blend.md) - [Neutral-Flavored Plant-Based Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roquette-nutralys-pea-850f.md) - [Plant-Based Nutrient-Boosted Pot Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bol-protein-power-pots.md)