CO2Sustain unveils game-changing innovations

drinktec is back, and so is CO₂Sustain—bringing bold innovation, unbeatable taste, and powerful solutions to the beverage industry’s biggest challenges. Whether you’re formulating healthier drinks, extending shelf life, or improving carbonation, we’ve got something fizz-tastic in store for you this year.

Meet TasteMod2: A revolution in flavour for reduced-sugar beverages

At the heart of our stand this year is the European debut of TasteMod2, our new Flavour with Modifying Properties (FMP). TasteMod2 was designed with one mission, to help beverage brands create full-flavour, healthier drinks without compromise.

With sugar taxes tightening and consumer demand for better-for-you beverages on the rise, manufacturers are increasingly turning to high-intensity sweeteners like Stevia or Sucralose. The problem? These options often fall short on taste. TasteMod2 fixes that by:

• Masking unpleasant aftertastes
• Improving mouthfeel and texture
• Delivering a sugar-like taste experience
• Working seamlessly across all drink formats—carbonated or not

“TasteMod2 is more than just an ingredient—it’s a strategic advantage,” says Jonathan Stott, Director at CO₂Sustain. “It empowers brands to meet the demand for healthier drinks, while giving consumers the flavour experience they crave.”

One ingredient: Five big wins.

Also on show at our stand is the original CO₂Sustain additive, the powerful ingredient that’s redefining the science of carbonation. With just one addition, beverage manufacturers can tackle five major challenges:

1. Enhance consumer experience
   Improve the entire fizzy drink journey—from pour to final sip—with less foaming, more sparkle, and longer-lasting fizz.
2. Manage CO₂ supply chain pressures
   Reduce wasteful CO₂ usage while maintaining the same bubbly sensation, easing your dependence on strained CO₂ supply chains.
3. Enable lighter pet packaging
   Want to use thinner plastic bottles without compromising on taste or performance? CO₂Sustain helps maintain carbonation even in lighter PET, cutting both plastic use and production costs.
4. Extend shelf life
   Keep your beverages fresh and fizzy for up to 2 extra months, helping manufacturers and retailers reduce waste and increase product turnover.
5. Support sustainability goals
   Just a 1g/L reduction in CO₂ use across the global fizzy drinks market could save in the region of 215 billion grams of CO₂ annually. CO₂ Sustain helps your brand take measurable steps toward net zero.

Let’s talk taste (and try it too)

If you’re a manufacturer curious to see these innovations in action, come find us in Hall C, New Beverage Concept Area, Stand 679e. We’re offering live taste testing of both innovations. Whether you’re considering reformulation or simply want to improve your product’s performance, you’ll see—and taste—the difference for yourself.

Join the fizzicists at drinktec 2025

At CO₂Sustain, we’ve got a healthy obsession with how things taste—and how they perform. From smarter carbonation to breakthrough flavour modulation, we’re not just helping brands keep up. We’re helping them get ahead.

Register here and use our discount code DRI25CO2SUSTAIN