Attendees are invited to sample RFI’s latest clean-label functional beverage innovations
Orangeburg, NY, June 26, 2026 — RFI Ingredients, a leader in vertically integrated whole food ingredient solutions, will be exhibiting at IFT FIRST Annual Event & Expo 2026 @ booth #2440, where the company will spotlight its growing portfolio of clean-label liquid extracts designed specifically for functional beverage applications.
As consumer demand continues to accelerate for functional beverages, wellness shots, RTDs, mocktails, syrups, concentrates, and other innovative delivery formats, RFI is helping brands bring differentiated products to market with liquid extract solutions that
combine functionality, flavor, and formulation flexibility.
Visitors to the RFI booth will learn how the company’s proprietary extraction technologies, vertically integrated supply chain, and custom manufacturing capabilities enable brands to develop beverage systems that meet today’s clean-label expectations
without compromising sensory performance.
Visitors will also be able to sample a variety of drinks featuring RFI’s liquid extracts and botanicals, including:
- Beauty Lemonade – packed with apple, strawberries, black currants, cranberries, raspberries and blueberries, in additional to hyaluronic acid and collagen
- Orange Tereré – featuring yerba mate and natural caffeine from green tea
- Blue Magnesium Calming Drink – which contains magnesium bisglycinate chelate (Taste-Free™) as well as blue spirulina
- Complete Cranberry Daily Wellness Drink – with a combination of prebiotics, probiotics and Crantiva® cranberry extract
“For more than two decades, RFI has been developing liquid extracts that preserve the natural flavor, aroma, and functional characteristics of the source botanical,” said Jeff Wuagneux, CEO of RFI Ingredients. “IFT is one of the premier events for food and
beverage innovation, making it the ideal venue to showcase how our liquid extract capabilities can help brands create products that resonate with today’s consumers.”
RFI’s liquid extract platform features:
- Clean-label ingredients sourced from premium botanicals
- Natural and organic extraction systems utilizing water, ethanol, and glycerin
- Proprietary DL/SE (Dynamic Liquid/Solid Extraction) technology designed to preserve delicate flavor compounds and functional actives
- Beverage-ready ingredient systems for RTDs, wellness shots, hydration products, teas, mocktails, syrups, and concentrates
- Custom blending, flavor system development, tincture production, and bottling support
- Vertical platform that includes integrated sourcing all the way through bottling capabilities
“Food and beverage developers are looking for ingredient partners that can do more than simply supply raw materials,” added Wuagneux. “They need technical expertise, formulation support, reliable sourcing, bottling support, and scalable manufacturing. To
that end, our From Field to Formula® approach allows us to serve as a true innovation partner from concept through commercialization.”
The company’s beverage-focused solutions reflect broader market trends toward functional nutrition, clean-label transparency, natural ingredients, and experiential flavor profiles. By combining extraction expertise with custom formulation capabilities, RFI
helps brands accelerate development timelines while creating products that deliver both consumer appeal and functional benefits.
Attendees are encouraged to visit RFI Ingredients at booth #2440 during IFT FIRST to discuss formulation challenges, explore custom liquid extract solutions, and learn how RFI’s beverage innovation platform can support their next product launch.
Want to set up a meeting? Reach out to RFI HERE.
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About RFI Ingredients
RFI Ingredients is a leader in vertically integrated whole food ingredient solutions for the dietary supplement, functional food, and nutritional beverage industries. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and transparency, RFI offers a diverse portfolio of proprietary ingredients, specialty fruit and vegetable powders, botanical extracts, and advanced delivery systems. The
company provides comprehensive support—from sourcing and R&D to custom formulation—helping brand partners bring high-quality, differentiated products to market. Learn more @ rfiingredients.com