Andros Sport launches Whey & Fruits pouches, bringing protein into your everyday routine

Andros Sport is expanding its sports nutrition range with two new Whey & Fruits pouches. The format is ideal for recovery after a demanding run on the trails or the road: 10 g of protein designed to add a solid protein hit to a runner’s routine, without necessarily reaching for a shaker and powder. With an increasingly comprehensive nutrition range, the French brand is establishing a lasting presence in the running world. Here’s what these Whey & Fruits pouches really contain, and why protein deserves more attention in an endurance athlete’s diet.

A simple, effective recipe

With its Whey & Fruits pouches, Andros Sport offers a wholesome, effective option for avoiding hunger pangs and supporting an athlete’s nutrition. The concept is simple: a 120 g pouch ready to eat, with no need to refrigerate before opening, although it can also be enjoyed chilled if you prefer. Each pouch delivers 10 g of complete dairy protein, combining skimmed milk, fromage blanc and milk proteins, including the famous whey, for around 86 kcal. It contains 0% fat and no added sugar. That makes for a lighter option that should be easy on the stomach. The only sugars come from the fruit itself, with a touch of stevia-based sweetener.

Two flavours are available: Red Fruits (strawberry and raspberry) and Tropical (mango and passion fruit). Both contain 30% fruit, combined with grape juice and a little date purée for sweetness. The clear ingredient list and absence of artificial ingredients are particularly welcome.

The texture is fairly thick. Some whey may separate when you first open the pouch, so the brand recommends kneading it well before eating.

Andros Sport unveils Whey & Fruits pouches with 10 g of fruit-based protein for post-run recovery, without the shaker.

Key facts: Whey & Fruits pouches

10 g of dairy protein: A complete protein source, rich in amino acids (BCAAs)
30% fruit : Plenty of tropical fruit flavour, along with antioxidants
11 g of carbohydrates
No added sugar: The fruit already provides natural sugars, so there’s no need to add more
0% fat: A light recipe
Weight : 120 g
Price : €9.99 for a pack of three

Ingredients: skimmed MILK 44.8%, pasteurised skimmed MILK fromage blanc 15%, grape juice 11.2%, mango purée 10.1%, passion fruit juice 8.0%, MILK proteins 4.8%, skimmed MILK powder, date purée 1.5%, lactic cultures (MILK), acidity regulator: lactic acid, natural flavouring, thickener: fruit pectins, tapioca starch, sweetener: steviol glycosides from Stevia.

Whey & Fruits pouches fit anywhere in an athlete’s day

Designed as a protein snack to take anywhere, the Whey & Fruits pouch fits neatly into several parts of an athlete’s day:

After a run, to support muscle recovery
During a long trail run or hike, to provide a protein top-up
As a snack before or after a session
Or simply between training sessions, to help maximise your daily intake

Its versatile format means no shaker and no fridge are required. That also sets these pouches apart from conventional whey powders, which need to be mixed with water or milk and can often be harder to digest. Andros is focusing on ingredients that are more natural than those found in many protein snacks on the market. Real fruit, rather than artificial flavourings.

When should you have a Whey & Fruits pouch?

Before your session: If dinner is a long way off, say you train at 6 p.m. and eat at 9 p.m., a pouch in the late afternoon bridges the gap without starting the workout on an empty stomach.
After your session: The most relevant time is straight after exercise, when your body needs protein to support muscle recovery.
No need to overdo it : If your next meal is coming soon after the session, there’s no point doubling up. The pouch adds little if a full meal follows shortly afterwards.

Protein is a real priority for runners

Protein is more than a marketing talking point. The research is clear: athletes need significantly more protein than sedentary people. For endurance athletes specifically, the joint position paper from the American College of Sports Medicine, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Dietitians of Canada (2016) puts the recommended range at around 1.2 to 1.4 g/kg/day. That works out to roughly 100 g for a 75 kg athlete, compared with 60 g for a sedentary person.

Runners are generally good at meeting their overall daily protein needs, but post-exercise intake is often well below target. A study published in 2025 on the Seville Marathon found that runners consumed only around one-third of the amount recommended for effective muscle recovery after the race. There is still plenty of room for improvement here.

That’s where Andros Sport’s Whey & Fruits pouch comes in: an easy, practical way to increase your daily protein intake. Whey is a fast-digesting protein rich in leucine, and its role in muscle protein synthesis after exercise is well documented. It is particularly relevant for runners who need to repair muscle fibres quickly after a hard effort. Research such as the work of Professor Stuart Phillips at McMaster University has helped bring this aspect of recovery to wider attention.

As it develops its nutrition range, Andros Sport is working with a leading expert in the field. Stéphane Walrand is a researcher and professor at Université Clermont Auvergne and INRAE, as well as a nutritionist for the ASM Clermont Auvergne rugby team. This collaboration underlines the seriousness and credibility behind the French brand’s work to develop a range of tasty, fruit-based, plant-based and performance-focused products for all athletes.

Andros Sport strengthens its position in running

Everyone knows Andros for its famous fruit compotes. The French brand even ranked seventh in the 2024 list of French consumers’ favourite brands (Observatoire OpinionWay). In recent years, as running has continued to grow, Andros Sport has emerged with a comprehensive range spanning isotonic drinks, energy gels and now Whey & Fruits pouches. To showcase the quality of its products, the brand has signed two major trail names: Germain Grangier and Katie Schide.

The ultra-running couple have an impressive record, with wins and podiums at some of the biggest races in the world, from UTMB to Hardrock. Quality products, a focus on more natural ingredients, more than 100 years of Andros expertise and credibility built in the field: the brand is clearly carving out a place for itself. It is gradually moving towards performance, while remaining aimed above all at athletes of every level. Whether you are a seasoned marathoner or a Sunday jogger, Andros Sport offers accessible, effective nutrition with plenty of flavour.

With its Whey & Fruits pouches, Andros Sport offers a simple alternative to conventional protein formats. No shaker, no powder to measure, just a pouch to slip into your bag. It is especially worth trying straight after exercise, when the recovery window matters most. Practical format, natural recipe, great taste: these pouches tick all the essential boxes for a runner’s recovery. Backed by leading athletes such as Katie Schide and Germain Grangier, Andros Sport is making a name for itself in the running world. The momentum comes from recipes that favour real ingredients over magic flavours. Here, it’s all about fruit and whey you can eat like a compote. Running, great taste and recovery: eating well has never been easier.

✔ Discover the Whey & Fruits pouches and the full Andros Sport range at andros-sport.fr