New collaboration is turning fruit by-products into premium clean-label beverage ingredients
Del Monte Corporation has teamed with Treatt, a global manufacturer of natural extracts and ingredients for the flavour, fragrance and consumer goods market, to launch a new range of fruit-derived extracts designed for beverage applications.
According to the companies, the new range combines Del Monte’s premium fruit supply with Treatt’s extraction expertise to deliver authentic fruit extracts sourced from pineapple, watermelon, mango and cantaloupe.
The extracts are derived from fruit materials generated during Del Monte’s processing operations, creating new value from portions of fruit not used in finished fresh-cut products.
Through an upcycled sourcing model, the collaboration is designed to transform fruit material into premium extracts while supporting a more sustainable food system.
“At Del Monte Corporation, we are continuously exploring new ways to maximise the value of every fruit we grow and source,” said Deema Anani, chief commercial officer, speciality ingredients division at Del Monte Corporation.
“This collaboration reflects how innovation and responsible sourcing can work hand in hand, creating high-quality fruit-derived ingredients that help our customers meet evolving consumer preferences.”
The initial portfolio includes four extracts – Pineapple, Watermelon, Mango and Cantaloupe – each designed to deliver ”authentic fruit flavour and reliable performance” across a range of beverage applications.
Developed using Treatt’s proprietary extraction expertise, the range is designed to capture authentic fruit character while delivering consistency and performance for beverage manufacturers seeking clean-label ingredient solutions.
“This launch is about more than a new ingredient range,” said Emma Bowles, group director of category and marketing at Treatt.
“Consumers increasingly expect beverages to deliver authentic taste, recognisable ingredients, and stronger sustainability credentials.
”By combining Del Monte’s fruit supply with Treatt’s natural extraction and ingredient expertise, we’ve created a range that helps brands meet all three demands without compromise,” she added.
