Functional Foods and Beverages

Development of Healthy and Functional Food Products

Rising consumer awareness towards the links between our food and health, and food production role in it, has revolutionized the product development of healthy and functional food. As a food innovator, our aim is to fulfil consumer demand and expectations, and help our partners with functional and healthy food product development.

Case Study - Värska

Functional Beverages

Case Study - Fibes

Functional Sustainable Smoothie

Case Study - Kadarbiku

Kimchi + Gut Health Study

Case Study - Tere

HI!Fiber Fiber-Enriched Yoghurt

Functional Foods

Focus on fermentation

Consumers are constantly seeking new products, especially ones that are healthy and nutritious.

At TFTAK we believe that food can have positive effects on health beyond basic nutrition. Therefore, we use our competencies in functional food development to not only provide an exceptional sensory experience, but also to support an overall sense of wellness.

We can enhance the value of products either via the use of fermentation technologies, by combining different functional ingredients, or by balancing the macronutrient profile.

We have a special focus on fermentation.

We study the complex consortia of microorganisms that ferment various raw materials to develop innovative functional foods and beverages.

We try to find the beneficial interactions that result in a rich aroma and taste profile.

Our areas of expertise in fermentation are:

Alcoholic beverages
Non-alcoholic beverages
Fermented vegetables

Our
Services

Agile product development

The products we develope

The demand for functional foods and beverages is rising rapidly as health-conscious consumers seek products that offer both great taste and measurable health benefits. In this competitive market, success depends on evidence-based innovation and speed — and that's where TFTAK steps in.

We offer end-to-end product development for the food industry, combining scientific expertise, deep trend awareness and consumer validation. Whether you're a food producer, retailer or part of the HoReCa sector, we help you bring science-backed, market-ready products to life.

Agile food product development pipeline:

Ideation and formulation based on emerging trends
Consumer feedback in early development phases
Prototype validation with target users
Shelf-life studies
Support in scale-up and technology transfer to production

We offer solutions in the following areas:

Developing clean label products
Product reformulation: optimizing macronutrient content (fat, sugar, and salt)
Fiber-enriched foods
Protein-enriched foods
Foods enriched with vitamins and minerals
Probiotic food development
Fermented foods with high nutritional value

Regulatory and marketing support:

Assistance with applying for national food innovation grants.
Assistance with labelling and regulatory compliance, including health and nutrition claims.
Support in communicating clinical trial results in science-based marketing.

Partner with TFTAK to turn your product ideas into functional, market-winning innovations — quickly, reliably, and with science on your side.

Success Stories

What have we done

The products we develop

The products we develop have balanced macronutrient profile, additional functional properties, they are gut-friendly, improve well-being, and healthier lifestyle.

Some products we have developed in cooperation with the biggest Estonian food industries:

Chef Lundén – development of balanced recipes for ready-to-eat Healt Bowls and a recipe calculation tool.
- Mozzarella Bowl: Best Value-Added Food Product of Estonia 2025
- Tuna Bowl: Best Ready Meal of Estonia 2025
COOP Kokad – development of a functional ready-to-eat series called "Sööme targalt!" ("Let’s eat smart") and functional near-water beverages.
Fibes – development of a fiber-rich apple smoothie made from juice production byproducts and designed to support gut health.
Kadarbiku – development of Kimchi recipe and technology from local raw materials; health studies. Estonia’s Best Fruit and Vegetable Product 2024.
Liviko – development of two functional non-alcoholic drinks with mushroom and plant extracts: Tripsy Chillax and Tripsy Euphoria.
Saarioinen Eesti – development of Mamma’s fiber-rich pancakes.
- Oat-Orange Pancakes were recognized as the Best Ready Meal of Estonia 2024
Selveri Köök – development of a series of functional ready-to-eat soups with vitamins and minerals.
Tactical Foodpack – shelf-life testing of outdoor freeze-dried meals.
Tere – development of HI!Fiber functional yoghurts.
- HI!Fiber peach-turmeric – Estonia’s Best Value-Added Food Product 2022
- HI!Fiber peach-turmeric – Estonia’s Best Dairy Product 2022
Värska Originaal – development of functional near-water beverages.
- Värska Magnesium was awarded both the People’s Favorite and Best Non-Alcoholic Drink titles in the 2025 Best Food Product competition.
- Värska Naturaal Plus with goji and cranberry – named Oma Maitse Favorite 2021 and awarded Best Estonian Non-Alcoholic Drink 2022.
- Värska Vurtsvasser received the Nielsen award for Best New Non-Alcoholic Product 2019.