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Consumers want the convenience of ready-to-drink formats

More than half of the consumers in our study1 say that they are interested in ready-to-drink food supplement and nutrition products. We can help you create delicious products, guiding you from the first ideation sessions via recipe formulation and product trials, until your product hits the shelf in an eye-catching package.

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81 percent

81%1 are very interested in improving their health

Taking health supplements (46%1) is as important as a balanced diet (48%1).

59 percent

59%1 are interested in liquid formats.

66%1 of the global population are using or considering food supplement and nutrition products.

Webinar: Boost your brand with functional nutrition – tap into a high-margin growth category

Stay ahead in the fast-evolving food supplements and nutrition (FSN) space. Discover what it takes to create and launch standout protein shakes, meal replacements, and special-diet products—and learn how packaging can influence consumer choice and brand perception.

Our experts in marketing, processing, and packaging will share a complete 360° view of this rapidly expanding category, offering actionable insights to fuel your next product innovation.

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Food supplement and nutrition categories

Sports beverage in Tetra Prisma Aseptic carton package

Sports nutrition 

Sports nutrition 

Products designed specifically to improve physical and mental performance, such as gaining muscles, boosting energy levels or increasing metabolic rate. 

Protein shakes in Tetra Prisma Aseptic carton packages

Lifestyle nutrition

Lifestyle nutrition

Products that provide additional nutrients to healthy consumers who have no specific dietary requirements. Indulgence and nutrition in a convenient way.
Nutrition drink in Tetra Prisma Aseptic carton package

Special nutrition

Special nutrition

Products designed to meet the distinctive nutritional needs of individuals with health conditions, food intolerances, allergies or dietary restrictions.
Recovery drinks in Tetra Prisma Aseptic carton packages

Medical nutrition

Medical nutrition

Products specifically formulated for the dietary management of medical conditions, diseases or nutritional deficiencies, administered under medical supervision.

The best package for on-the-go consumption

There's much more to great package design than just good looks. Find out why carton is the best choice for your ready-to-drink food supplement and nutrition product.

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First impressions last

 

It’s the eight-second moment of truth: the critical first seconds when your consumers notice your product on the shelf. Make sure your package tells the right story. 

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Only good angles

 

Our packages are designed to help your brand stand out on any shelf: retail, online, café, gym fridge... 

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Great pour and hold

 

Consumers often drink directly from on-the-go packages, so a design that fits all hand sizes and provides optimum beverage flow control, is crucial for a spill-free experience.

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Safe to open and reclose

 

A resealable cap is key for on-the-go packages, which are often stored in bags together with other valuable things.

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Food supplement and nutrition insights

Get inspired by trends and insights from your category.

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How we support you from idea to shelf

When you are ready to turn your powdered product into ready-to-drink format, we're right here to support you every step of the way.

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Sales opportunities for all stages of life

Protein plays numerous vital roles in the human body, throughout people's lives. The consumer base is huge. 

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The trends that drive 7.2% growth

The food supplement and nutrition category is growing. In this article you’ll learn more about where to find growth for your brand.

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Two ways to get your production started

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Fast time to market with a co-packer

Develop a new product and let someone else pack it. Enjoy faster time-to-market with our co-packer network.

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Invest in your own production line

See how you can build on your existing powder line to produce liquid food supplement and nutrition products.

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Packaging for your ready-to-drink product

The optimal packaging will of course protect your food supplement and nutrition product, but it can do so much more. You want to attract both your existing and new consumers, so choose a package that presents your brand in the best possible way.

Tetra Pak carton packages for food supplement and nutrition products

Portion packs on the go

Ideal on-the-go FSN packages combine ergonomics, convenience, efficiency and style while protecting the contents of the package, wherever it's kept.

 

Available shapes
Edge, Square

Volume range
125 - 1000 ml

Filling line capacity
Tetra Pak® A3/Flex
5,000-8,000 packs/hour

Tetra Pak® A3/Speed
24,000 packs/hour

Tetra Pak® A3/Compact Flex
6,000-9,000 packs/hour

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Family packs to enjoy at home

This robust and striking package comes in a variety of sizes that make it a great choice for any long-life FSN beverage.

 

Available shapes
Base, Arch, Slim, Mid, Max

Volume range
200 - 2000 ml

Filling line capacity
Tetra Pak® A3/Flex
5,000-8,000 packs/hour

Tetra Pak® A3/Speed
24,000 packs/hour

Tetra Pak® A3/Compact Flex
6,000-9,000 packs/hour

Tetra Pak® E3/Speed Hyper
36,000-40,000 packs/hour

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Functionality of a bottle

This modern packaging style comes in sizes to suit any FSN beverage, from portion packs to family-size, while the 360° printable surface offers unique design opportunities.

 

Available shapes
Base, Mini, Midi, MiniV

Volume range
150 - 1000 ml

Filling line capacity
Tetra Pak® TT/3 XH IC
9,000 packs/hour

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All you need for uninterrupted production.

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Faster time to market with support

Kick-start your innovation process with our co-creation and marketing teams. You bring your idea, we complement with research, business intelligence data and expertise on market trends and consumer insights, and off we go!

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Test your idea in our pilot plants

At our Product Developments Centres you can try out your ready-to-drink idea – in person or remotely. Together we finetune your recipe to assure you get the product properties you strive for and scale up your process to industrial scale. 

Find out more about product development at our Product Developments Centres⁠
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Ingredients that really matter

What you add to your functional products are key, for your consumers and for your bottom line. So which ingredients are rising stars, that drive growth?

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1. Prepared by Ipsos, Denmark. Reviewed and enhanced by Tetra Pak Category Management BI&A, 26 September 2025