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]
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 it's 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]
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]