Lapiendrius Flavors, part of the Grupo Lapique, is a Brazilian company specializing in the development and manufacturing of aromas, flavors, essential oils, and food additives for the food and beverage industry. With a strong R&D foundation and innovation-driven operations in Itaquaquecetuba, São Paulo, Lapiendrius serves a broad portfolio of clients across Brazil and Latin America. ## Core Business Lapiendrius operates in the B2B sector, formulating and supplying high-quality liquid, powder, encapsulated, and emulsified flavors and aromas for industrial applications. The company caters to a wide array of market segments, combining sensory innovation with regulatory compliance and scalability. Its parent entity, Grupo Lapique, also oversees L’essence Fragrances and Petite Marie, further extending Lapiendrius’s product development synergies across fragrances and food sciences. ## Product and Service Offerings ### Key Product Categories - Flavors and Aromas - Natural and artificial options in powder and liquid formats - Water-soluble and fat-soluble bases - Emulsified and encapsulated flavors for stability and extended shelf life - Application Segments - Beverages: Soft drinks, RTD teas, energy drinks, juices - Confectionery: Candies, gums, jellies, chocolates - Savory: Snacks, instant noodles, seasoning blends - Baked Goods: Cakes, biscuits, fillings - Dairy: Yogurts, fermented drinks, UHT products - Oral Care: Mouthwash, toothpaste, oral strips - Supplements: Nutraceuticals, powders, gummies - Plant-Based Products: Meat analogs, dairy-free alternatives - Condiments: Ketchups, sauces, marinades - Essential Oils & Esters: Base compounds for flavor systems and perfumery ### Services Provided - Custom Formulation and Co-Development - Pilot Plant Trials and Sample Prototyping - Shelf-Life and Sensory Stability Testing - Regulatory Documentation (ANVISA, MAPA) - Flavor Matching and Reformulation Services ## Specialization and USP - Innovation Core: Advanced in-house labs and sensory evaluation panels to create trend-aligned and custom-developed flavors - Full Vertical Integration: Part of a group with integrated capabilities in perfumery, essential oils, and flavors - Agile Production: Scalable capacity for small batch to large-scale manufacturing - Cross-Market Expertise: Serving food, beverage, personal care, and wellness sectors under unified technical leadership ## Financial Overview As a privately held company, Lapiendrius does not publicly disclose its financials. Based on comparable industry benchmarks in Brazil’s flavor manufacturing segment: - Estimated Revenue: BRL 50–80 million annually - Operational Site Size: Approx. 5,000–7,000 m² in Itaquaquecetuba, SP - Employees: Estimated 80–120 including R&D, sales, technical support, and manufacturing ## Shipment and Trade Data While primarily focused on the domestic Brazilian market, Lapiendrius has begun expanding its footprint in neighboring Mercosur countries. - HS Codes Handled: - 3302.10 (Mixtures of odoriferous substances) - 2106.90 (Food preparations with functional ingredients) - Export Markets: Argentina, Paraguay, Colombia - Volume: Small-to-medium B2B shipments, largely customized formulas ## Target Markets Lapiendrius serves medium-to-large scale manufacturers across: - FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) - Private Label and Contract Manufacturers - Health and Wellness Brands - Specialized Foodservice and Retail Brands - Startups in Functional and Plant-Based Nutrition ## Capabilities - Analytical Chemistry Lab: GC-MS, shelf-life simulation chambers, and compound profiling - Flavor Development Studio: Cross-functional team of flavorists and food scientists - Pilot Production Line: Enables industrial simulation of client products - Digital R&D Support: Uses sensory data and consumer insights to co-create solutions ## Certifications and Compliance - ANVISA Registered Facility - MAPA Compliant Ingredients - Kosher and Halal-Friendly Options - Compliance with Brazilian and Mercosur flavor regulations - Traceability Systems: Full lot traceability and safety data management ## Industry Reputation Lapiendrius is recognized among regional food producers and R&D teams for: - High reactivity and flexibility in product development - Deep technical assistance and customer training - Flavor quality consistency across production cycles - Proficiency in reformulation to meet sodium/sugar reduction regulations The company actively collaborates with Brazilian food research institutions and trade associations such as ABIA and ITAL. ## Major Achievements - Over 1,500 customized formulations developed since inception - Expanded product portfolio by 40% in plant-based and supplement flavors between 2021–2024 - Launched proprietary emulsification platform for beverages in 2022 - Integrated digital formulation brief system, reducing turnaround time by 30% - Contributed to export growth via flavor base supply for Latin American nutraceutical brands Lapiendrius Flavors continues to expand its role as a premier Brazilian flavor manufacturer—serving innovation-driven food and beverage clients through custom flavor systems, advanced sensory research, and a commitment to technical excellence.
