Beverage R&D

Energy drinks & functional beverages, Carbonated soft drinks (CSD), Still & sparkling waters (flavoured or plain), RTD iced teas and herbal drinks, Juice drinks & nectars, Malt-based and near-beer drinks, Sugar-free and low-calorie formulations

Product concept definition (target market, taste profile, price positioning), Base recipe creation (sweetness, acidity, mouthfeel, aroma balance), Selection of sweeteners (sugar, HFCS, blends, stevia, sucralose, etc.), Flavour house coordination (briefs, samples, adjustments), Development of regular, sugar-free and functional variants, Sample preparation and sensory evaluation, Optimisation of recipe for industrial production (line, pasteurisation, carbonation, shelf life)

Finalised recipe / formulation, Technical data sheet (TDS) with ingredients and dosage, Basic nutritional information (kcal, sugars, etc.), Recommendations for claims and marketing positioning (within legal limits)