Functional Retort Pouch Beverage Formulation R&D

Comprehensive ODM R&D Integration - Market-Ready Solutions from Scientifically Supported Formulations and Precision Flavor Engineering to Commercial-Scale Production Optimization

What Can HANTECH's R&D Team Do?

What Can HANTECH's R&D Team Do?

HANTECH has a systematic and integrated R&D framework, providing one-stop R&D consulting services that span product strategy planning, introduction of unique ingredients, scientifically supported formulation design, precision flavor engineering, and final commercial-scale production optimization. The entire development process is managed by our R&D team.

We specialize in the R&D of functional retort pouch beverages and crystal-jelly formats. By combining formulation data with process expertise, we precisely match functional needs with dosage form design, optimize end-product performance and palatability, and turn functional concepts into customized solutions.

Key Capabilities

Advantages of Liquid Formats

Combining efficient absorption, effective ingredient loading, and additive-free standards, HANTECH provides ODM services that deliver both an outstanding sensory experience and scientific support.

Accessible to All Consumer Groups

All-Age Consumers

Designed for consumers of all ages with no swallowing limitations. Liquid formats require no disintegration and enable faster absorption, helping brands expand their market reach.

Taste Experience Drives Repurchase

Optimal Experience

Portable and delicious for everyday use, an outstanding drinking experience breaks the stereotype of health supplements and helps brands drive strong repeat purchases.

High-Load Formulation Advantage

Packaging Advantage

High ingredient loading in a single pouch allows effective dosages and a tangible experience, with one pouch replacing multiple capsules. This helps brands build a strong competitive moat.

Benchmark for Clean, Additive-Free Formulations

Pure Quality

In line with clean-label trends, HANTECH avoids unnecessary additives and maintains high standards for simple formulations, strengthening consumer trust in the brand.

Customized design

Target Audience x Flavor Formulation

Starting from consumer usage scenarios, differentiated formulations are designed based on age group and drinking preferences.

Target Audience x Flavor Formulation
Target Audience x Flavor Formulation

5 Flavor Systems x 2 Consumption Methods

Covering five mainstream flavor systems, from fruit and vegetable juices and sports drinks to tea and coffee, with two consumption methods - ready to drink or diluted with water - to create the optimal sensory experience for each functional need.

Fruit & Vegetable Juice Sports Drink Unflavored Tea Coffee
Ready to Drink X X
Dilute with Water

Designed for 24-hour consumption scenarios, with flavor experiences tailored to morning wake-up, sports performance, afternoon tea, and nighttime routines.

Main Contents

Four Key Areas of R&D

Multi-Ingredient Formulation Design

Select active ingredients based on functional needs, adjust combination ratios, and evaluate nutrient compatibility and botanical extract combinations.

Taste and Flavor Optimization

Combining food science and flavor engineering to effectively mask the taste of functional ingredients, deliver customized dosage form design and excellent flavor, and drive strong repeat purchases.

Efficacy Analysis

Product characterization and mechanism-of-action research provide a scientific basis for brand marketing communication and consumer trust.

Mass Production Feasibility Assessment

Simulate formulation scale-up processes to confirm production quality stability, shelf-life stability, and cost feasibility.