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Virto Group’s Mineral Boosts Line Offers Functional Food Innovation

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Virto Group’s new Mineral Boosts range was in high profile at the SIAL Paris exhibition, which took place from October 17-21. Three frozen plant-based bowls, which can be prepared in six to seven minutes, are featured:

• Chickpea Curry, fortified with zinc, an essential trace element that contributes to processes such as immune system function and skin maintenance, among others.

• Green Bowl, which combines grains and vegetables enriched with potassium, supporting muscle health, nerve impulse transmission, fluid balance and cardiovascular health.

• Spelt and Cranberries, enriched with magnesium, a mineral associated with human energy production and the well-being of muscles and one’s nervous system.

In a market where functional food has mainly focused on added protein, reduced carbohydrates or sugar-free claims, Mineral Boosts expands on this trend by incorporating mineral fortification into complete, balanced, 100% plant-based meals, thereby enabling a higher intake of these micronutrients through everyday diet.

Virto’s presence at the SIAL trade show is part of the international growth strategy of the Navarra, Spain-headquartered family-owned company’s expansion of frozen vegetable product lines across international markets. Today, its production, logistics sites and sales offices are present in 10 countries: Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Poland, the United States, Chile and Brazil.

Active in retail, foodservice and industrial markets, Virto generated €632 million in revenue during 2025. It ranks as the market leader in the frozen vegetable sector in Spain , and is among the sector’s leading players in Europe.

The company has a global workforce of approximately 2,000 people and operates 22 sites dedicated to quick-freezing, blending, packing and logistics. Its factories’ 65 fully automated production lines process vegetables harvested from 45,000 hectares of farmland.