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We met Arnaud Rapp, Sports Nutrition Manager at Andros Sport, during an interview full of emotions and revelations. Together, we explored the world of a legendary brand that, for over a century, has combined tradition and innovation to offer athletes much more than just nutrition: a true sensory and emotional experience.
By Jean-François Tatard – Photos: DR
Andros is above all a love story with fruit and taste. Since its humble beginnings in the 1910s in Biars-sur-Cère, the brand has won the hearts of consumers by offering authentic products, which are now an integral part of our culinary heritage. From trading in regional nuts and fruits to the iconic jams and preserves created in 1959, Andros has always remained true to its gourmet soul.
In the 80s, the famous slogan The Power of Fruit came to confirm this identity, placing the fruit at the heart of all its creations. Today, With the launch of Andros Sport in spring 2023, Andros is reinventing its passion by targeting athletes. Indeed, we have noticed that the world of sports nutrition focuses too often on the purely functional aspect, forgetting the essential: the pleasure of eating.
Arnaud Rapp explains to us with passion: “ The link between Andros and sport is old, whether with local amateur sport or professional sport. We have supported many athletes and events as a sponsor or patron. We have therefore decided to put our fruit expertise at the service of athletes, by providing them with nutrition that offers them both performance and pleasure, with the maximum amount of fruit possible. »
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The fruit: the soul of performance
At the heart of Andros Sport, fruit is not just an ingredient, but the pillar of a revolutionary nutritional approach.In a market where we often settle for a standard carbohydrate intake, Andros dares to go further.
« Fruits are super ingredients for sports practice! " explains Arnaud Rapp. He then details: " Not only do they provide simple and varied carbohydrates to support exercise, but they also provide natural phytonutrients – polyphenols, carotenoids – which have beneficial effects on continued exercise, recovery and even the fight against inflammation. »
This approach makes it possible to combine energy efficiency and taste pleasure.To fully meet the needs of athletes, the products also include B vitamins and minerals, essential for compensating for losses due to sweating.
A range designed for all athletes
Whether you are an amateur or a professional, the physiological needs remain similar; only the frequency of consumption differs.. Andros Sport has therefore designed its products to suit everyone, offering a variety of formats: bars, gels, smoothies, gourds and gummies.
« Amateur and professional athletes have the same physiological needs, the difference is in the frequency of consumption during exercise.", specifies Arnaud Rapp.
So, Each format finds its place according to the disciplines and the moments of the effort. Bars, for example, are perfect for breaks during team sports, while water bottles, with their practical design and leak-proof cap, adapt to the demands of long-distance races and endurance events.
In addition, Andros' presence at numerous sporting events – from the Biarritz Marathon to the UTMB, including the Rugby World Cup – allows athletes to benefit from personalized advice and testto demonstrate the effectiveness of these innovative products in the field.
A meeting that changes everything
Meeting Arnaud Rapp was a real burst of enthusiasm for us.. His commitment and passion for sports nutrition were palpable. He told us that the development of the Andros Sport range was done in close collaboration with nutrition experts, including Professor Walrand, to ensure an offer that was both complete and tasty.
« We have skipped maltodextrins, ingredients that are certainly effective for energy intake, but with potentially harmful effects on the microbiota. We have chosen natural alternatives to offer pure nutrition, designed to support the effort while preserving the pleasure of eating. »
These exchanges allowed us to understand that Each Andros Sport product is the result of a clever blend of science and tradition, combining technical expertise and a love of taste.. We feel in Andros this desire to transform each moment of effort into a moment of emotion and oftage.
Products that speak for themselves
The Andros Sport experience is not limited to passionate speeches. From the first tests, we were able to see that each product offered a real explosion of flavors and effectiveness. Here are some of the must-haves we already have tucked into our back jersey pocket and testare enthusiastically:
• BANANA CHOCOLATE FRUIT BAR
• RED FRUIT FRUIT BAR
• APPLE APRICOT PEAR FRUIT BAR
• BLACKCURRANT BEETROOT ANTIOXIDANT GEL
• CITRUS BOOST GEL WITH GUARANA EXTRACT
• STRAWBERRY CRAMBERRY GUAVA BOOST GEL
• APPLE BANANA GOURDS
• APPLE STRAWBERRY BLACKCURRANT GOURDS
• APPLE MANGO PASSION FRUIT GOURDS
• BOOST MANGO BANANA GUMMIES
• APRICOT BANANA FRUIT PASTE
• FRUIT PASTES RED FRUITS
Each reference embodies the perfect balance between performance and pleasure.. For example, the strawberry cranberry guava boost gel, unanimously praised for its natural and refreshing flavor, reminds us that effort can be enhanced by an authentic and generous taste.
At 3bikes, our favorite: boost gummies!
Are you tired of bars, gels, fruit pastes or pouches too? At 3bikes, we have discovered a real revelation: Andros Sport Boost gummies. These little gummies, with an unrivaled taste and melting texture, offer an instant burst of energy thanks to their subtle blend of fructose and fast sugar. Add to that green coffee, which acts as a natural anti-fatigue, and you get the perfect combination of performance and indulgence.
For us, these gummies are not just an energy supplement, they reinvent the pleasure of doing yourself good during exercise, by providing a refreshing alternative to more traditional products. One bite, and the energy returns, ready to accompany you on your best outings.
Andros: a brand that is part of our lives
It is impossible to imagine a home or a sports field where Andros' presence would not be felt. The brand has established itself as a faithful companion, present in all our kitchens, in our childhood memories and now in our sporting adventures.
From its beginnings in the Dordogne Valley to its modern environmental and societal commitments, Andros embodies a vision that combines tradition, responsibility and innovation.
Since the 2000s, Andros has demonstrated its commitment to the environment by implementing sustainable initiatives, such as reducing water consumption and making its workshops carbon neutral. This approach reinforces the image of a company that, while continuing to innovate, remains deeply rooted in authentic and responsible values.
A promising future
The future of Andros Sport looks very promising. Arnaud Rapp enthusiastically revealed to us that for this spring 2025, two major new products will be launched : " We are launching two new types of products: on the one hand, two fruit & vegetable pouches specially formulated for long efforts, and on the other hand, a new chocolate-peanut recovery bar, which will not only bring pleasure, but also 20g of protein! »
These innovations demonstrate Andros' constant desire to offer nutritional solutions that are ever more adapted to the needs of athletes, while retaining that inimitable touch that makes the brand famous.
A story of emotion and passion
Through Andros Sport, we rediscover the importance of savoring every moment, even in the midst of effortFood should not be limited to a simple source of energy, but should also be a source of pleasure, emotion and partage. It is this philosophy that transforms each product into an invitation to surpass oneself while enjoying oneself.
We are deeply convinced that this holistic approach – where performance is combined with deliciousness – is the future of sports nutrition. And it is with enthusiasm that we are parttagLet's embark on this adventure with you, hoping that you will feel, with every bite, the same emotion that we experienced when we met Arnaud Rapp.
Tomorrow, on the routes, in many a jersey's back pocket, there will probably be an Andros Sport bar. Because Andros is not just a sports nutrition brand: it is a story, an emotion, a bond that spans generations. A companion of route which, well beyond performance, brings that little extra pleasure that makes each effort more enjoyable...
