Foodtech startup SolvEat has signed an investment-based joint development and commercial agreement with The Central Bottling Company (CBC), a multinational beverage company.
The new collaboration will focus on the development of functional soft drinks infused with SolvEat's patented natural herbal formulations.
CBC’s juice concentrates and fruit-based solutions subsidiary, Gat Foods, will create a new line of beverages that target a range of health and wellness categories, including metabolic support and blood sugar control.
CBC will then play a key role in manufacturing and commercialising the branded products, allowing SolvEat to access Gat Foods' global customer network.
Research and development will be done in SolvEat facilities, in partnership with the CORE – CBC's Open Innovation Centre — as well as in conjunction with clinicians from the Sheba Medical Centre.
“As a leading beverage provider with decades of industry experience, we're committed to pioneering innovative products that align with modern trends and consumers’ wellness priorities,” said Yoram Sagy, CBC’s president.
“We’re delighted to partner with SolvEat to elevate soft drinks into functional beverages that are not only refreshing but also a daily source of well-being and vitality.”
Solving supplementation
SolvEat utilises a proprietary phyto-delivery platform that allows for the integration of its clinically validated herbal compositions into ordinary foods, such as snack bars, cereals, chocolates and soft drinks, without altering the sense of indulgence.
The plant-based bioactive compositions draw upon longstanding herbal wisdom and undergo rigorous laboratory evaluation to validate their efficacy and safety.
Before being included in the functional food product, however, the bioactives must be extracted and microencapsulated to make them fit for inclusion into functional foods.
“Botanicals naturally bring bold flavours with bitter undertones, which makes infusing them into food and drink challenging,” said Zacki Nudelman, PhD, founder, CBO and Scientific Affairs Officer for SolvEat.
“We apply a proprietary multi-ingredient microencapsulation technology that not only effectively masks any bitterness but also is heat-resistant, preserving the functional compounds, maintaining their bioactivity and allowing controlled release.”
SolvEat's microencapsulation technology can enclose a complete herbal composition made up of several botanicals, compared with the standard encapsulation of a single ingredient.
Thus, its functional ingredients offer seamless “plug-and-play” compatibility for a broad spectrum of liquid and solid food applications.
Science-backed botanicals ready for pilot sales
SolvEat is prepared for pilot sales of its first functional composition, designed to support blood-sugar balance, starting early in 2026.
The formula is currently undergoing clinical assessment with a leading health organisation.
SolvEat also has ingredients for immune support and metabolic wellness in the pipeline.
The company already has the capacity to produce approximately 600 tons of its ingredients per year through contract manufacturers.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to team up with such an influential player in the global beverage arena,” said Udi Peretz, CEO and founder of SolvEat.
“Our shared vision is to introduce a new generation of soft drinks that are as delightfully quenching as this category is meant to be, yet with unique wellness value."
"We will create a line of still beverages that not only address metabolic issues but deliver wellness benefits within an enjoyable consumer experience.”
Responding to demand for better-for-you beverages
A survey by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) shows that consumers are increasingly looking for health benefits from their food, with 76% believing their food and beverage choices also impact their emotional and mental well-being.
IFT experts ranked "food as medicine" amongst the top five of its 25 leading food and beverage trends for 2025, highlighting consumers' growing shift toward a holistic approach to health.