Your bar is unique and unlike any other. Our goal is to help youdiscover fresh ideas and provide you with the bar you need.Looking for a breakthrough sports bar or a healthy snack? Whatever it is, we’ll collaborate to create the best possible recipe that’s perfect for you. Together, we work with you as both designer and producer.

After all, we’re not in the business of making our bars, we’re in the business of making yours.

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a bar takesyearsbut we produce thousandseach day)

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Over the years, we’ve seen just about everything and created bars people have only dreamed of. It takes a lot of experience to get it just right.

Since we only produce bars, and bars alone, every ounce of our knowledge is invested into making the exact bar you need. Every bar we produce teaches us a little bit more about creating ‘the perfect bar.’

That’s why we say: a good bar takes years.

When you come to us with a vision for your bar, you can be sure that you’ve met a team of specialists. Our history of producing great bars, with quality ingredients from around the world, has earned us an international reputation as a trustworthy partner.

On top of this, we deeply understand the process from start to finish. This means we can develop your bar from idea to deliv-ery, because we know bars inside and out.

What you come in asking for is what we aim to give you. Let’s create a long-lasting relationship and the perfect bar.

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beautyis on the

don’t worry,we take care of the outside too)

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Our R&D people know, that inside or out, all of the ele-ments that make a bar must work together. This is why each ingredient we add to a recipe is weighed by the gram. The value of a single layer is measured by what it adds to the whole. We ask ourselves: what’s the energy supply of this ingre-dient, what does it do to the taste, how does it a!ect the overall cost? Everything needs to be balanced. A bar may be enjoyed from the outside in. But the making of a beautiful bar begins with the inside.

We think anything is possible until proven impossible. We’re constantly introduced to new ingredients and given innovative challenges. This experimentation forces us to learn new things, which we then use to create your bar.

Exploring is our passion – we never stop trying. We get energised about endless, delicious ideas. Our way of working is to approach you and your vision with an open mind. There are no wrong answers or bad ideas. Together we can take limitless options and turn them into one perfect bar.

We’re sure whatever you throw our way can be turned into the right idea with the right ingredients, delivered in just the right way for your company.

( the proof is in the eating)

(we’ll help you pick the right ones)

options are

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Our partnership with you is always growing, and will continue to grow with your company. That’s why we understand that you require flexible options.

We can advise you on the creation of your bar and give you dedicated attention throughout the packaging, transport and production process.

Options are only helpful when you have someone knowledgeable to guide you through them.

We like to think of ourselves as chame-leons.For us, there’s no job too big or too small. Whether you want thousands or millions of bars, you’ll have our full attention. Regardless of number, each bar will emerge perfectly formed and tasting amazing. We thrive on innovation. Finding the right ideas, discovering the perfect combinationof ingredients and exploring the most ef-fective system of delivery are challenges we embrace. We’ve grown this big because we appreciate the small things.

Every detail of your order will be handled with precision, and the quality and taste of each bar will be a reminder of why we’re in this business: because we just love bars.

it’s nota matterof

(it’s about proven quality)

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Surprises are great, but not when it comes to the qualityof your product. We have a particular way of doing things in order to guarantee the perfect bar you asked for. Whether you have a few simple ingredients or a lot of specialised ones, you can be sure that your bar has been through a rigorous process from the beginning. It’s not only about the ingredients in your bar, it’s about the over-all process.

Quality is not a matter of taste, it’s something that needs to be proven over and over again.

We have shelves and shelves of ingredients that are waiting to be turned into your unique bar. However, having a wide range of ingredients doesn’t always translate into good taste.

That’s why we have flavour specialists. These gifted people understand the perfect recipe that will deliver the exact experience you desire. They work with ingredients that have been sourced from around the world; ingredients that have traceable origins and have been through strict hygiene standards.

This approach applies to our internal sta!, just as much as it does to our suppliers. You can have a thousand flavours, but what you need is taste.

In our modern society, weight management is becoming increasingly important. Keeping fit not only involves exercise and a healthy lifestyle, but also proper, balanced nutrition. For a long time, we’ve been involved in the development and production of bars that can fit into a well-balanced diet. These bars can be developed to work with every type of diet or weight management philosophy – whether that be low carb, high protein, low fat or low calorie. Regardless of if your bar is for weight loss or management, we have the tools and knowledge to meet the needs of this often complex area of nutrition.

meal replacement bars

There’s no denying the strong relationship between activity and sport on one hand, and nutrition on the other. However, the two are not mutually exclusive. A well-balanced diet is essential for optimal sports performance and the combination of sports and fitness has become more evident than ever before. Bars can easily fit into this athletic lifestyle because of their natural, healthy properties. They are also very convenient for the athlete on-the-go. We have the tools to create your unique sports bar to any dimension, weight and composition.

sports and energy bars

what will it be?

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You don’t have to be an Olympic athlete these days to realise the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Everywhere around us is evidence of a growing demand for nutritious, healthy food. This is where functional supplements come in. These vitamins and minerals have already been fully embraced as core ingredients in our food. Not only this, but they have demonstrated their positive e!ect on health, metabolism and endurance, as well as the performance of body and mind. We can customise bars that meet the needs of the most demanding customer or one who is simply looking for an energy pick-me-up.

functional foodbars

Bars don’t always have to serve a higher purpose. They can just be a nice, delicious snack or an alternative to sweets and refined candy. Made from 100% natural ingredients, the bars we create for you are ideal as a healthy snack between meals. The number of tasty ingredients that can be used are endless. Di!erent grains can be formed into a suitable breakfast alternative or a bar made entirely of fruit can serve as your five-a-day. With all of the di!erent combinations of natural, healthy ingredients out there, the possibilities are endless.

snackbars

nice to know

From the start, you will be guided through a careful step-by-step process that leads to your perfect bar. We evaluate the best production technology, quality and lo-gistics for your bar. We then develop the taste, colour, texture and overall impres-sion to cater to your ideal customer.

design

Our wide variety of ingredients and cutting-edge equipment allow us to play with the structure and texture of your bar. Soft protein bars, flavourful diet bars and crunchy snack bars are just the beginning. We can add chunks of nuts, layers of cara-mel or lashings of chocolate. In addition to incorporating these into your bar, we also follow strict protocol to ensure the correct use of additives, vitamins and minerals.

recipe

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Higher Level BRC Global Standard Certi-fication hygienic practises are practised during each step of the process, within every department, throughout idea to pro-duction. These standards are constantly monitored - from the suppliers we use to the operational management we employ.

quality

Your bar’s packaging should make a great first impression. It’s also the first stop for customers searching for allergy informa-tion, nutritional values and ingredients. Our modern packaging options are at your disposal to meet whatever market demand you have in mind.

packaging

thought for

(we’re always thinking about bars)

When you start out creating a bar, you’re bound to come across some questions. Things like: what kind of person will use my bar, what will they use it for, and what are the best ingredients to use? We know it seems like a daunting process, but really, we find it a lovely challenge. Feel free to give us a call and we can discuss your bar. We enjoy forming new relationships.

VSI Gildenstraat 36 4143 HS Leerdam The Netherlands

PO box 129 4140 AC Leerdam The Netherlands

Tel +31 345 638585 Fax +31 345 618782E-mail sales@vsi.nl