At SupplySide West 2025, the evolving intersection of nutrition, functionality and sensory innovation was on full display.

Among the exhibitors, Faravelli Inc. showcased a range of ingredient solutions that reflected how manufacturers are refining formulations to meet consumer expectations for efficacy, clean labels and enjoyable taste experiences.

Functional Gummies Gain Ground

One of the strongest signals from this year’s show floor was the continued rise of functional gummies as a preferred delivery system for nutraceuticals and fortified foods.

Faravelli presented its FARA® Functional Gummies, developed at the company’s production site in Italy, as an example of how science-driven formulation can merge taste, texture and targeted health benefits.

Based on pectin and active ingredients, these gummies were designed to serve as customizable platforms for functional foods and dietary supplements. The formulations can incorporate specific combinations of vitamins, minerals and botanical actives, ensuring both nutrient stability and pleasant organoleptic properties.

The demand for this type of delivery system was linked to changing consumer behavior. As supplement users increasingly sought formats that align with lifestyle and sensory appeal, gummies offered a versatile vehicle to convey actives without compromising convenience or taste.

Tailored Formulations for Evolving Needs

Beyond gummies, Faravelli’s presence at the show reflected a broader industry shift toward functional customization — the ability to develop ingredient systems that address specific technical or nutritional challenges.

The company’s FARA® Customized Functional Solutions line covered a wide range of applications, from texture optimization and stabilization to fortification and clean-label reformulation. Each blend was designed to support manufacturers in balancing functionality and formulation efficiency, while maintaining a focus on consumer-driven attributes such as naturalness, transparency and sustainability.

Industry experts at the event noted that flexibility in formulation is becoming a key differentiator. Custom systems like FARA® allow product developers to achieve desired sensory and performance outcomes — for example, optimizing viscosity in beverages, improving structure in plant-based products or ensuring stability in complex functional blends.

What Sets FARA® Apart

The FARA® range delivered value in five key areas that resonated strongly with formulation professionals at the show:

• Texture & Stability: Improving consistency and mouthfeel across sauces, dairy alternatives and other complex matrices.
• Flavor Performance: Enhancing flavor release and balance without compromising product structure.
• Nutritional Fortification: Enabling seamless incorporation of vitamins, proteins and bioactives to meet health-conscious demand.
• Production Efficiency: Reducing formulation trial-and-error, improving reproducibility and supporting scale-up.
• Versatility: Proven across diverse applications — from bakery and confectionery to RTDs, plant-based and supplements.

Built for Real-World Applications

The FARA® portfolio addressed practical challenges across a broad spectrum of finished products, including:

• Jams, spreads and fruit preparations
• Gummies and functional confectionery
• Toppings and fillings
• Ice creams and frozen desserts
• Soft cheeses and dairy alternatives
• Sauces and dressings
• Nutraceutical powders and supplements
• Plant-based meat analogues

By combining scientific precision with market insight, FARA® was positioned as a bridge between R&D ambition and commercial viability — a reflection of how the industry continues to evolve toward integrated, application-specific solutions.

Beyond FARA®: A Complete Portfolio

Faravelli’s participation also highlighted a broad portfolio of complementary ingredients that support its functional systems approach. In addition to FARA®, the company featured:

• Proteins
• Collagens
• MCTs
• Fats
• Chia
• Agave
• Sweeteners
• Lecithin
• Phospholipids
• Micronized creatine

This breadth of offering illustrated a holistic approach to ingredient solutions, helping manufacturers tackle multiple formulation challenges within a single, trusted partnership — from nutritional enhancement to process optimization.

Commitment to Quality and Partnership

Founded in 1926 and with decades of experience as a global distributor of raw materials and functional ingredients, Faravelli has built a reputation for reliability, technical competence and customer focus. Its U.S. subsidiary, Faravelli Inc., continues to strengthen its presence in North America through a combination of local responsiveness and international expertise, ensuring that customers receive both the best solutions and the best support.

Looking Ahead

As the curtains closed on this year’s show, one message was clear: innovation and collaboration remain central to progress in the functional ingredient landscape.

Faravelli left Las Vegas inspired and ready to develop new projects with partners across the nutraceutical and food sectors.

The company looks forward to returning next year — when SupplySide West 2026 will expand to three days — bringing even more inspiration, energy and innovation to the global stage.