L-Blend

L-Blend is a Latvia-based functional beverage and ingredient company specializing in non-alcoholic, wine-derived health products powered by its proprietary L-Blend technology. The company combines wine micronutrients — specifically naturally occurring polyphenols extracted from dealcoholized red wine — with dietary fibers to create a range of products designed to deliver the well-documented health benefits of wine without any alcohol content. Registered as L-Blend SIA and headquartered in Latvia, the company operates at the intersection of food science, nutraceuticals, and functional beverages.

The core of L-Blend's offering is built around three product formats. The ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage is a non-alcoholic, low-calorie drink made from dealcoholized red wine and dietary fibers, intended for daily consumption and best taken with food. It delivers a controlled, consistent dose of wine polyphenols with a pleasant wine-like taste. The concentrate format is a liquid ingredient designed for use in food manufacturing and food supplement formulations, including shot-format products, offering flexibility for B2B partners looking to incorporate functional wine-derived ingredients into their own product lines. The powder format provides maximum formulation flexibility and long shelf life, featuring 0.0% alcohol content — making it suitable for markets and applications where any level of alcohol must be strictly avoided.

From a health-benefit perspective, L-Blend targets several physiological systems. Its wine polyphenol matrix is positioned to support cardiovascular health, antioxidant defense, anti-inflammatory pathways, and microcirculation. The dietary fiber component is formulated to contribute to metabolic health, gut health, glucose metabolism, and cholesterol management. These benefits make the product relevant to a broad consumer base, including individuals with age-related or lifestyle-related health considerations such as blood pressure management and metabolic balance, as well as athletes and physically active individuals focused on recovery and physiological optimization. The product also appeals to those seeking a socially appropriate, alcohol-free alternative to wine for occasions where taste and experience matter.

The company's scientific foundation is led by Dr. Odon Planinsek, a Master of Pharmacy from Ljubljana University with 112 publications, over 2,600 citations, and a specialization in pharmaceutical formulation, development, and analysis. The CEO, Anna Gabuniya, holds a medical degree and brings more than 20 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, including expertise in food supplements. This combination of pharmaceutical-grade science and regulatory-aware leadership positions L-Blend as a credible partner for food supplement brands, functional beverage manufacturers, and health-focused CPG companies seeking innovative, evidence-informed ingredients.

L-Blend's proprietary technology enables precise dosing and controlled formulation of polyphenols and fibers across multiple product formats, giving manufacturing and co-formulation partners reproducibility and consistency. The company is actively seeking partnerships in the food, beverage, and supplement sectors, offering its ingredients and concentrate for integration into third-party product development.