Beverage Types: Flavored and Functional Waters

The popularity of bottled water has given rise to functional and flavored waters. Functional water contains natural and artificial ingredients to enhance taste, as well as minerals and vitamins that may support specific needs, such as energy, immune support or stress relief.

BevSource is an experienced hydration beverage formulation partner. We'll take your functional water from a concept to a proven formula ready for large-scale production. 

Our Flavored and Functional Water Services

Our comprehensive beverage services address a variety of needs, from financial modeling to feasibility consulting and more.

• Flavored and Functional Water Formulation Services
• Flavored and Functional Water Development
• Enhanced Water Ingredient Sourcing
• Flavored and Functional Water Packaging
• Enhanced Water Small Batch Bottling
• Enhanced Water Manufacturing and Production Support

Our Process

BevSource guides you from concept to production-ready formula. Our experts consult with your team to understand your beverage concept, target audience and business goals, providing insights on ingredient options, production costs and development timeline from day one.

We transform your ideas into a formula that aligns with your brand vision and consumers' preferences. Whether you need electrolyte beverage formulation or another functional hydration solution, our team ensures the functional ingredients and flavors deliver both taste and potential health benefits. From there, we support financial modeling, production planning, and flavored or functional water co-manufacturer selection to set your beverage up for production success.

Why Choose BevSource as Your Flavored and Functional Water Development Company?

BevSource is passionate about helping beverage companies turn their ideas and concepts into a formula that's ready to bring to market. We work with new entrepreneurs in the industry and established beverage brands alike, helping our clients navigate the complexities of beverage formulation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to the questions we hear most about flavored and functional waters.

What Market Trends Are Impacting Enhanced Water Development?

Hydration is now one of the most important functional benefits consumers seek in beverages, and it’s no longer enough on its own. Today’s buyers expect more — water that still delivers exceptional hydration but also supports energy, recovery, cognitive performance, immunity and overall wellness. As they pay closer attention to what’s in their beverages, demand is shifting toward enhanced waters with low or no sugar and cleaner ingredient lists.

BevSource partners with flavored and functional water brands to produce beverages that match these expectations. Whether you're formulating vitamin waters, electrolyte beverages, or options enhanced with adaptogens and nootropics, we leverage the latest innovations in functional ingredients to help you develop a product with a delicious flavor profile and potential wellness benefits.

Are Sustainable Packaging Options Available for Enhanced Water?

Yes. Many consumers now expect their enhanced waters to come in packaging that helps reduce waste and environmental impact compared with conventional single‑use plastic bottles. Brands in this space are increasingly using options like recyclable aluminum cans, PET bottles, cartons and even bag‑in‑box systems, as well as exploring bio‑based and compostable materials.

BevSource works with a wide range of sustainable beverage packaging formats and suppliers. We’ll help you source packaging that preserves the flavor, freshness and functional ingredients in your enhanced water, aligns with your brand positioning and price point, and minimizes environmental harm through recyclability, recycled content, lighter weight or reduced plastic use.

Contact a Specialist at BevSource Today

BevSource will help you with all aspects of vitamin water formulation to get your functional water concept ready to bring to market. Contact us today to begin the process.