iTi Tropicals

What iTi Tropicals does

iTi Tropicals, LLC is a US-based B2B industrial ingredient supplier and importer of tropical and exotic fruit purees, juices, and concentrates sold in bulk (drums, pails, cartons) to food and beverage manufacturers. Founded approximately in 1989 and headquartered in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, the company has operated for more than 35 years and offers an extensive portfolio spanning coconut (cream, water, milk powder), mango (Kent, Tommy, Edward, Totapuri, Alphonso, Chato, Criollo), guava, acerola, acai, passion fruit, dragon fruit, papaya, pineapple, banana, mangosteen, and green banana flour in aseptic, frozen, NFC, and concentrate formats across both organic and conventional lines.

The company's underlying technology centers on aseptic processing and packaging, executed in FDA-registered and GFSI-certified facilities, with a documented quality protocol in which every ingredient is sampled, plant-visited, and approved by staff experts before inventory is added. iTi complements this with innovation and application support staffed by food scientists who provide formulation and recipe development assistance, and maintains compliance with US 21 CFR 170.19, EU reg. EC 396/2005, and CTPAT supply chain security standards. The company also holds memberships in AIJN, IFT, IFVU, JPA, and the Coconut Coalition of the Americas.

iTi makes money by selling bulk tropical ingredients under quote-based, negotiated pricing tied to volume, format, and specification, delivered through a direct B2B sales motion to food and beverage manufacturers (RTD beverages, functional drinks, juices, smoothies, sauces, frozen desserts, dairy alternatives, and culinary applications). Distribution is supplemented by a strategic channel partnership with BevSource. iTi Tropicals is a privately held subsidiary of FB Solutions Group, LLC, a Delaware-domiciled holding company that also controls BevSource, J.B. Thome & Co., BevSource Lab, AlcSource, and MyDrink Beverage, providing access to a broader beverage-industry platform.

Name

iTi Tropicals

Legal name

iTi Tropicals, LLC

Website

https://ititropicals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

iTi Tropicals is a US-based B2B industrial ingredient supplier that imports and sells bulk tropical and exotic fruit purees, juices, and concentrates — including coconut, mango, guava, acerola, and banana — to food and beverage manufacturers across aseptic, frozen, NFC, and concentrate formats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bulk Tropical Fruit Ingredients

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114), Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing (311411)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Dried Fruit & Fruit Snacks Manufacturing (AFAKAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tropical Oils & Fractions (Palm, Palm Kernel, Coconut) (AFAJALAD), Exotic & Specialty Produce Wholesale (AFAIACAF)

Keywords

• Tropical fruit purees
• Fruit juice concentrates
• Bulk food ingredients
• Aseptic fruit processing
• Clean label ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Lawrenceville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bulk Tropical Fruit Ingredients: Sale of tropical and exotic fruit purees, juices, and concentrates in bulk quantities (drums, pails, cartons) to food and beverage manufacturers for use as ingredients in their products. Products sold include aseptic and frozen formats in both organic and conventional varieties.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

iTi Tropicals is a B2B industrial ingredient supplier and importer that provides bulk tropical and exotic fruit purees, juices, and concentrates to food and beverage manufacturers. Its portfolio spans coconut products (cream, water, milk powder), mango, guava, acerola, acai, passion fruit, dragon fruit, papaya, pineapple, banana, mangosteen, and green banana flour, available in aseptic, frozen, NFC, and concentrate formats in both organic and conventional varieties.

Product overview

iTi Tropicals is a B2B supplier and importer of high-quality tropical and exotic fruit purees, juices, and juice concentrates in bulk. The company has been operating for over 35 years and offers an extensive portfolio of tropical ingredients including coconut products (cream, water, milk powder), mango (multiple varieties including Kent, Tommy, Edward, Totapuri, Alphonso), guava, acerola, acai, passion fruit, dragon fruit, papaya, pineapple, banana, mangosteen, and green banana flour. Products are available in various formats including aseptic, frozen, NFC (not from concentrate), and concentrate (varying Brix levels). All products are natural, GMO-free, contain no artificial colors or flavors, and are processed in FDA registered and GFSI certified facilities. The company positions these ingredients for industrial food and beverage manufacturers across applications including beverages, frozen desserts, culinary uses, and functional foods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coconut Cream Coconut cream sourced from white endosperm (coconut meat), produced through grating or pressing, containing 24% fat with monounsaturated and medium-chain fatty acids including lauric, capric, and caprylic acids; low in sugar and carbohydrates, cholesterol-free. Available in conventional with stabilizers, conventional without stabilizers, and organic without stabilizers. Sold as a bulk industrial ingredient for food and beverage manufacturers.
• Coconut Water 100% coconut water that is a naturally refreshing clear liquid from the interior of the coconut, significantly lower in calories than other juices, and naturally rich in electrolytes including potassium, sodium, and magnesium. Available in NFC (organic and conventional) and concentrate 60 Brix (organic and conventional) formats for beverage manufacturers.
• Coconut Milk Powder Versatile coconut milk powder available in two formulations (2960 Instant Coconut Milk Powder and 2970 100% Coconut Coconut Milk Powder), functioning as an ultimate dairy replacement for culinary and baking applications. Sold as a bulk ingredient to food manufacturers.
• Mango Puree and Concentrate Extensive portfolio of mango products including multiple varieties (Kent, Tommy, Edward, Totapuri, Alphonso, Chato, Criollo) in aseptic puree, aseptic concentrate (28 Brix and 65 Brix), organic options, and frozen formats. Products are natural, GMO-free, contain no artificial colors or flavors, and are processed in FDA registered and GFSI certified facilities. Sold to food and beverage manufacturers in bulk.
• Guava Pink guava from tropical/subtropical regions, rich in lycopene, vitamin C, fiber, beta-carotene, folate, niacin, and pyridoxine. Available in aseptic puree format as a bulk ingredient for food and beverage manufacturers.
• Acerola Puree and Concentrate Acerola (Barbados cherry) ingredients delivering vitamin C concentration where 100 grams contains twenty times the recommended daily intake, plus bioflavonoids, vitamin A, potassium, and calcium. Available in frozen organic puree, frozen NFC puree, frozen concentrate (14 and 20 Brix), and frozen clarified concentrate (50 and 65 Brix). Sold as a bulk ingredient to beverage and food manufacturers.
• Acai Puree Antioxidant-rich acai puree suitable as a base ingredient for frozen novelties, sorbets, and plant-based treats. Sold as a bulk tropical fruit ingredient to food manufacturers.
• Dragon Fruit Puree Tropical dragon fruit puree used in brewing hard seltzers and beer to achieve a bright pink hue, and suitable for other food and beverage applications. Sold as a bulk tropical fruit ingredient.
• Passion Fruit Juice Bold-flavored passion fruit juice suitable for invigorating desserts and various food applications. Available in frozen NFC format as a bulk ingredient.
• Papaya Puree Tropical papaya puree for various food and beverage applications, sold as a bulk industrial ingredient.
• Pineapple Juice Tropical pineapple juice for food and beverage manufacturing applications, sold as a bulk industrial ingredient.
• Banana Puree 100% banana fruit puree with no added sugar, processed and packed at origin for peak freshness and available in aseptic packaging for clean-label applications. Used in smoothies, baby food, and baked goods. Sold as a bulk ingredient to food manufacturers.
• Green Banana Flour Gluten-free green banana flour used as a substitute for wheat flour in baked goods, cakes, and desserts. Sold as a bulk ingredient to food manufacturers.
• Mangosteen Puree Exotic tropical mangosteen puree for various food and beverage applications, sold as a bulk industrial ingredient.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products are natural, GMO-free, contain no artificial colors or flavors, and are processed in FDA registered and GFSI certified facilities
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered parent company, core, key and industry.

• FB Solutions Group, LLCparent companyOthersFB Solutions Group, LLC is the parent company of iTi Tropicals, LLC. The corporate family includes affiliates BevSource LLC, J.B. Thome & Co. Inc., BevSource Lab LLC, AlcSource, and MyDrink Beverage. iTi Tropicals operates as part of this corporate group.
• BevSourcecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBevSource is a strategic partner for iTi Tropicals, providing distribution and channel access for tropical ingredient products to beverage and food manufacturers.
• InborjakeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerInborja is a trusted processor partner for banana puree production. The partnership involves processing bananas from hand-harvesting through to smooth, pasteurized puree for use in smoothies, baby food, and baked goods. Products are processed and packed at origin for peak freshness.
• Coconut Coalition of the Americas (CCA)coreGTM or Marketing PartneriTi Tropicals is a proud member of the Coconut Coalition of the Americas, which supports coconut farmers. The association conducts the Lighting Up Lives initiative to benefit coconut farmers in the Philippines and supports children of coconut farmers through educational support programs.
• AIJN (European Fruit Juice Association)industryOthersIndustry association membership supporting standards and best practices in the fruit juice industry.
• IFT (Institute of Food Technologists)industryOthersIndustry association membership supporting food science and technology professionals.
• CTPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism)industryOthersSupply chain security partnership program demonstrating commitment to secure supply chain practices.
• IFVU (International Federation of Fruit Juice Producers)industryOthersIndustry association membership for international fruit juice producers.
• JPA (Juice Products Association)industryOthersIndustry association membership representing juice product manufacturers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Döhler: Döhler is a German-based global producer of natural ingredients, fruit juice concentrates, and flavor systems for the beverage and food industry. Closely comparable to iTi in tropical fruit processing, aseptic technology, and B2B manufacturer customer base.
• Citrosuco/Tropica: Citrosuco is one of the world's largest orange juice producers with a tropical fruit ingredients division. Comparable to iTi in tropical fruit concentrates, purees, and global B2B distribution to food and beverage manufacturers.
• Bell Flavors & Fragrances: Bell Flavors & Fragrances supplies flavors, extracts, and fruit-based ingredients for food and beverage applications. Comparable to iTi in B2B specialty ingredient supply, tropical fruit focus, and consultative formulation support model.
• SunOpta: SunOpta is a North American plant-based and fruit-based ingredient supplier offering fruit purees, juices, and concentrates for food and beverage manufacturers. Directly comparable to iTi in product format (aseptic/frozen), customer base (B2B CPG), and tropical fruit focus.
• AGRANA: AGRANA produces fruit preparations, juice concentrates, and customized fruit-based ingredients for dairy, bakery, and beverage manufacturers. Comparable to iTi in fruit-based B2B ingredient manufacturing, multi-format offerings, and global sourcing.

Broad incumbents

• Symrise: Symrise is a global supplier of flavors, fragrances, and food ingredients including fruit-based systems. Comparable to iTi as a B2B specialty ingredient supplier serving beverage and food manufacturers, though with a much broader portfolio and global R&D footprint.
• ADM: ADM is a major global food and beverage ingredient supplier with broad portfolios including fruit ingredients, flavor systems, and plant-based proteins. Comparable to iTi in B2B ingredient supply but operating at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Ingredion: Ingredion is a major global ingredient supplier offering sweeteners, starches, and fruit/vegetable-based ingredients across food and beverage categories. Comparable to iTi as a B2B specialty ingredient supplier, though significantly larger and more diversified.
• Kerry Group: Kerry Group is a global taste and nutrition company supplying flavors, functional ingredients, and food systems to food and beverage manufacturers. Comparable to iTi in B2B ingredient supply and clean-label positioning, though with much broader portfolio and scale.
• Cargill: Cargill is a global agricultural and food ingredient giant with extensive fruit and beverage ingredient offerings. Comparable to iTi in B2B tropical fruit ingredient supply but with vastly greater scale, R&D, and customer relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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