APPLICATIONS · 06

Functional
foods & beverages.

Where everyday nutrition becomes intentional wellness.

From immune-support waters and gut-health beverages to fortified snacks, protein systems, and clean-label functional bars — we provide the bioactives, premixes, and technical know-how behind Latin America's wellness-driven product launches.

01 — OVERVIEW

The fastest-growing category in Latin America.

Consumers are no longer satisfied with food that simply nourishes — they expect every product to deliver a benefit: immune support, energy, gut health, cognitive performance, beauty from within.

We help regional manufacturers translate consumer trends into formulated products: identifying the right bioactive ingredients, validating shelf stability and bioavailability, navigating health claims regulation, and securing the documentation needed for premium positioning.

50+
FUNCTIONAL BIOACTIVES
6
WELLNESS PLATFORMS
+19%
CATEGORY CAGR (LATAM)
02 — SOLUTIONS

Wellness platforms we support.

i.
CLAIM: IMMUNE SUPPORT

Immune & defense

Vitamin C, zinc, vitamin D3, elderberry, and probiotic systems for beverages, fortified waters, syrups, and gummy formats. Built on substantiated immune-related claims.

VITAMIN C
ZINC GLUCONATE
VITAMIN D3
ELDERBERRY
ii.
CLAIM: GUT HEALTH

Digestive wellness

Spore-forming probiotics, inulin, FOS, GOS, postbiotics, and digestive enzymes — selected for stability in shelf-stable formats and validated bioavailability.

SPORE PROBIOTICS
INULIN
DIGESTIVE ENZYMES
iii.
CLAIM: COGNITIVE

Brain & cognitive

Omega-3 DHA, choline, ashwagandha, L-theanine, and B-complex systems for focus, mood, and developmental nutrition. Suitable for adults and child-friendly formats.

DHA ALGAE
L-THEANINE
ASHWAGANDHA
B-COMPLEX
iv.
CLAIM: ENERGY / PERFORMANCE

Energy & performance

Natural caffeine systems, taurine, BCAA, creatine, electrolytes, and adaptogens for sports beverages, recovery drinks, and active-lifestyle bars and gels.

GREEN COFFEE
BCAA
CREATINE
RHODIOLA
v.
CLAIM: BEAUTY FROM WITHIN

Beauty nutrition

Collagen peptides, biotin, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, and ceramides for ingestible beauty beverages, sachets, and gummies. Formats designed for daily ritual.

COLLAGEN PEPTIDES
HYALURONIC ACID
BIOTIN
vi.
CLAIM: FOUNDATIONAL

Fortification & protein

Plant and dairy proteins, iron, calcium, magnesium systems, and complete micronutrient premixes for breakfast cereals, bars, fortified flours, and meal replacements.

PEA PROTEIN
WHEY ISOLATE
MICRONUTRIENTS
03 — INGREDIENT SHORTLIST

Featured ingredients for functional products.

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01

DHA algae oil

Plant-based omega-3

02

Collagen peptides

Hydrolyzed, neutral taste

03

Bacillus coagulans

Spore probiotic, RTD-stable

04

Ashwagandha (KSM-66)

Adaptogen, standardized

05

L-Theanine

Calm focus, 99% purity

06

Hyaluronic acid

Low MW, ingestible-grade

07

Inulin (chicory)

Prebiotic soluble fiber

08

Vitamin D3

Cholecalciferol, beadlets

09

Pea protein isolate

80%+, plant-based

10

Iron bisglycinate

Chelated, bioavailable

11

Green tea extract

EGCG standardized 50%

12

Custom premix

Multi-vitamin/mineral blends

04 — CASE STUDY

Building a category from a single SKU: the wellness water playbook.

A regional manufacturer wanted to enter the wellness beverage category but needed to validate consumer pricing, gross margin, and time-to-market before committing capital.

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i.
CHALLENGE

Launch a premium functional water with claim substantiation, target gross margin, and regulatory approval in under 12 months.

ii.
APPROACH

Bass diffusion modeling, three-supplier benchmarking on bioactives, full regulatory navigation, and pilot batch validation.

iii.
OUTCOME

Launch at target PVP. Gross margin secured above 35%. Break-even projected within 9 months of category entry.

iv.
IMPACT

Foundation laid for a full wellness portfolio expansion. The category is being built — the question is who names it.

05 — RELATED INSIGHTS

From our functional journal.

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06 — START A PROJECT

Working on a functional launch?

Tell us briefly what you're developing — wellness claim, target format, timing constraints. We'll respond within one business day with bioactive options, regulatory considerations, and next steps.