Foodspring

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Foodspring
Company type Startup
Industry Nutrition
Founded2013;11 years ago (2013)
FounderTobias Schüle, Philipp Schrempp, ECONA AG
Key people
Christian Bubenheim (CEO)
ProductsSports nutrition (protein powder, protein bars, fitness foods)
Owner Mars, Incorporated
Number of employees
180 (as of 2024)
Parent Mars, Incorporated
Website foodspring.de

Foodspring is a German startup founded in 2013, [1] which primarily sells sports nutrition such as protein powder and protein bars, but also 'fitness versions' of common foods. [2] [3] It was sold to Mars Inc. in 2019. [4]

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History

In 2013, Tobias Schüle and Philipp Schrempp founded the company in Berlin together with the ECONA AG. [5]

It was purchased by Mars Inc. in 2019 [4] for approximately 300 million euro [1] through its investment arm Mars Edge. [6] At the time, it had 130 employees. [7] At the time, it was planned that the founders Schrempp and Schüle would remain in their respective positions at the company. [6]

In 2021, the founders left the company, and were replaced by Gerrit Meier. [8] As of 2024, the company has 180 employees. [5]

In 2023, Christian Bubenheim was named as the new chief executive officer. [9] [10]

Products and reception

The company sells protein powder and shakes, as well as Protein bars, porridge, pancake mix and other food marketed as functional sports nutrition. [6] The products are sold in 17 different countries. [5]

Their products have been ranked favourably in product reviews, including by GQ Germany [11] [12] and Vogue Germany. [13]

In 2020, a bread mix was recalled due to contamination with Ethylene oxide. [14]

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References

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  2. ↑ Hilgenstock, Sophie. "Protein Cream: Gesunde und kalorienarme Nussnougatcreme?". RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland.
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  4. 1 2 "Mars: Süßwarenriese kauft deutsches Start-up für Sportlernahrung - WELT". DIE WELT (in German). 2019-07-01. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
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  10. ↑ "Christian Bubenheim - CEO at foodspring" (PDF). Universität St. Gallen.
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