APPLICATIONS · 01

Beverages.

Where formulation meets functionality.

From functional waters and ready-to-drink wellness lines to plant-based alternatives and energy formulations — we provide the ingredients, regulatory expertise, and supply chain precision behind some of Latin America's most ambitious beverage launches.

01 — OVERVIEW

A category in constant reinvention.

Latin American beverage manufacturers face mounting pressure: consumers demand functional benefits, clean labels, and sustainable formulations — without compromising on taste or shelf stability.

We partner with regional manufacturers across the full beverage spectrum: still and carbonated waters, RTD wellness, dairy and plant-based drinks, sports and energy formulations, and instant powders. Our role spans ingredient sourcing, technical validation, regulatory navigation, and last-mile logistics.

40+
BEVERAGE INGREDIENTS
15+
REGIONAL MANUFACTURERS
8
SUB-CATEGORIES SERVED
02 — SOLUTIONS

Formulation platforms we support.

i.
FORMAT: STILL / CARBONATED

Functional waters

Vitamin-fortified, mineral-enriched, and electrolyte-balanced waters for wellness positioning. Includes immune-support, hydration, and energy variants.

VITAMIN C
ZINC
B-COMPLEX
MAGNESIUM
ii.
FORMAT: RTD / SHELF-STABLE

RTD wellness & probiotics

Ready-to-drink wellness beverages incorporating spore-forming probiotics, prebiotics, and bioactive botanicals. Engineered for room-temperature stability.

PROBIOTICS
INULIN
BOTANICALS
iii.
FORMAT: PLANT-BASED

Plant-based drinks

Almond, oat, soy, and coconut beverages requiring emulsion stability, mouthfeel optimization, and protein fortification without phase separation.

HYDROCOLLOIDS
PLANT PROTEINS
EMULSIFIERS
iv.
FORMAT: SPORTS / ENERGY

Sports & energy

Performance and recovery beverages combining electrolytes, amino acids, caffeine systems, and selected vitamins for athletic and energy positioning.

BCAA
TAURINE
CAFFEINE
ELECTROLYTES
v.
FORMAT: INSTANT POWDER

Powdered beverages

Cocoa-based, malt-based, and protein-fortified instant powders for breakfast and snacking. Includes sugar-free, lactose-free, and high-protein variants.

COCOA
MALT
SWEETENERS
vi.
FORMAT: PROCESS AIDS

Color, taste & stability

Cross-cutting solutions for any beverage format: natural colorants, sweeteners, acidulants, preservatives, and shelf-life extension systems.

NATURAL COLORS
STEVIA
ACIDS
03 — INGREDIENT SHORTLIST

Featured ingredients for beverages.

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01

Vitamin C

USP / FCC ascorbic acid

02

Zinc citrate

Highly bioavailable form

03

Spore probiotics

RTD shelf-stable strains

04

Stevia (Reb-A)

95%+ purity standardized

05

Magnesium citrate

Highly soluble grade

06

Inulin (FOS)

Soluble fiber, prebiotic

07

Cocoa powder

10/12% fat, alkalized

08

Malt extract

Powder & liquid forms

09

Anthocyanins

Natural red/purple color

10

Carrageenan

Kappa, iota for stability

11

Pea protein

80%+ isolate, neutral pH

12

Citric acid

Anhydrous & monohydrate

04 — CASE STUDY

Bringing a functional wellness water line to market in 9 months.

A leading Latin American beverage manufacturer partnered with Innova to launch a vitamin-fortified functional water under tight regulatory and shelf-stability constraints.

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i.
CHALLENGE

Source food-grade Vitamin C and Zinc Citrate compliant with regional regulatory standards while maintaining tight cost targets.

ii.
APPROACH

Curated three qualified suppliers across two continents, validated CoA and stability data, and supported Registro Sanitario filing.

iii.
OUTCOME

Product launched on schedule. Category positioning achieved with target gross margin and clean-label claims.

iv.
IMPACT

Foundation for an expanded functional wellness portfolio in 2026, currently in formulation phase.

05 — RELATED INSIGHTS

From our beverage journal.

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06 — START A PROJECT

Working on a beverage project?

Tell us briefly what you're formulating — concept, target launch window, key constraints. We'll respond within one business day with relevant ingredient options and next steps.