Beverage Ingredient Sourcing

Technical sourcing for ingredients that make beverage concepts possible.

SBIG coordinates the identification, evaluation and supply of beverage ingredients, flavours, extracts, juices, functional systems and selected processing materials for approved development and production projects.

Beverage ingredients and laboratory evaluation
Supplier ReviewSpecificationsSample Coordination
European Supplier NetworkIngredient and flavour partners across multiple markets
Technical DocumentationSpecifications, certificates and regulatory files
Sample & Trial SupportProject-specific quantities for laboratory evaluation
Production SupplyCommercial-volume coordination after approval
Sourcing Scope

Ingredient systems selected around the product brief.

Every request is evaluated according to beverage category, dosage, technical performance, target market, documentation requirements and expected commercial volume.

Project-specific sourcingWe do not treat ingredients as a generic catalogue exercise. Materials are matched to the formula, process and commercial objective.
  • Beverage-grade suppliers
  • Documentation and specification review
  • Sampling before commercial commitment

Flavours & Compounds

Natural and nature-identical flavours, beverage compounds, emulsions and application-specific flavour systems.

Juices & Fruit Systems

NFC juices, concentrates, purees, fruit bases and selected clouding or texture systems.

Functional Ingredients

Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fibres, botanical extracts and selected wellness-oriented ingredients.

Technical Files

Specifications, certificates of analysis, allergen information, declarations and supporting regulatory documents.

Sourcing Workflow

A controlled route from technical brief to approved supply.

Supplier selection and procurement follow a documented process so that technical suitability is confirmed before production planning.

01

Requirement Definition

Ingredient function, dosage, target specification, quantity and delivery market are confirmed.

02

Supplier Identification

Suitable manufacturers and distributors are shortlisted according to the project requirements.

03

Document Review

Specifications, certificates and regulatory documentation are checked for project suitability.

04

Sample Coordination

Laboratory or trial quantities are arranged for formula development and technical evaluation.

05

Technical Approval

The selected material is reviewed in the intended beverage system before commercial ordering.

06

Commercial Supply

Pricing, lead time, minimum quantity, transport and final delivery are coordinated.

Ingredient Categories

Support across the technical building blocks of a beverage.

Availability depends on supplier capability, target market, specification, trial quantity and commercial order volume.

Sweeteners & CarbohydratesSugars, syrups, high-intensity sweeteners and selected fibre systems
Acids, Salts & MineralsAcidulants, buffering systems, electrolytes and mineral ingredients
Colours & Appearance SystemsNatural and permitted colour solutions, clouding and visual-stability systems
Preservation & StabilitySelected preservatives, antioxidants, stabilisers and process-support ingredients
FLAVOURTaste IdentityFlavours, extracts, infusions and aroma systems
FUNCTIONActive IngredientsVitamins, minerals, fibres and selected functional compounds
TECHNICALProduct PerformanceStability, solubility, pH compatibility and process performance
COMMERCIALSupply ReadinessMOQ, lead time, documentation, price and delivery coordination
Typical Applications

Sourcing support for multiple beverage platforms.

Materials are selected for the intended category and processing route rather than as isolated ingredients.

Energy & Functional DrinksCaffeine, taurine, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and functional blends
Soft Drinks & MixersFlavours, acids, sweeteners, colours and beverage compounds
Water & HydrationElectrolytes, flavours, minerals and functional-water systems
Juices & Fruit DrinksNFC juices, concentrates, purees, fruit bases and cloud systems
Tea & Botanical DrinksTea extracts, herbal extracts, infusions and botanical powders
Mocktails & RTD ConceptsFlavour compounds, bitters-style systems and alcohol-free beverage ingredients
Beer & Malt BeveragesSelected brewing ingredients, extracts and flavour systems
Speciality ProjectsProject-specific materials subject to technical and commercial feasibility
Commercial Framework

Clear requirements before supplier engagement begins.

Accurate sourcing requires a defined technical request, expected trial quantity, commercial volume and delivery destination.

Technical Brief

Ingredient name, function, required specification, beverage category and intended dosage should be provided.

Trial & Regular Quantities

Suppliers normally require expected sample, first-order and ongoing commercial quantities.

Documentation

Required certificates, declarations and regulatory-market needs must be defined before approval.

Lead Times & Payment

Availability, production lead time, freight and payment terms are supplier- and project-specific.

Start an Ingredient Sourcing Request

Define the technical need. We coordinate the sourcing route.

Submit the ingredient, application, required documents, trial quantity and delivery destination for evaluation.

Submit Your Request