What Flavourtec does

Flavourtec Sp. z o.o. is a Polish manufacturer of e-liquids and vaping products headquartered in Gdańsk, Poland, founded in 2012. The company operates 5,000 m2 of ISO 9001:2013-certified production facilities across two sites, producing 50 million e-liquid bottles annually using certified components sourced exclusively from European suppliers. Its technology stack includes an in-house R&D department for recipe development under EU TPD regulations, a quality control laboratory equipped with a gas chromatograph for nicotine purity verification, and an Enova ERP system implemented in 2016 for production management. The portfolio spans nicotine salt e-liquids, standard freebase e-liquids, nicotine shots, longfills/shortfills, bases, PODs, disposable e-cigarettes, and (as of 2026) a functional drinks line, distributed across 10+ proprietary sub-brands including Flavourtec, American Stars, Quic, GermanFLAVOURS, UP, VAVO, Hero, Tsunami, Basiq, and Flavourtec Ice/Original.

The company serves B2B distributors and global brand customers through two revenue streams: sales of its own branded products (hardware-like sales model) distributed through 50+ trusted distributors in 42 global markets, and OEM/private label manufacturing services providing concept-to-shelf production, bottling, packaging, labelling, regulatory registration, and brand creation for third-party brands. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts, and the company reaches customers via direct B2B sales, participation in industry trade fairs such as InterTabac, and (for GermanFLAVOURS) a direct e-commerce platform in the German market.

Flavourtec is privately held and has been backed by private equity fund Tar Heel Capital since November 2017. The group structure comprises the parent Flavourtec Sp. z o.o. (Poland), wholly-owned subsidiary GermanFLAVOURS GmbH (acquired 2018, Germany), and Flavourtec BVBA (created 2018 as a regional sales entity). GermanFLAVOURS production was centralized in Poland in 2020 to leverage excise duty efficiencies. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company is led operationally without publicly identified executive management in the input materials.

Name

Flavourtec

Legal name

Flavourtec Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://flavourtec.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Flavourtec is a Polish e-liquid manufacturer producing 50 million bottles annually across 42 global markets via B2B distributors and OEM/private label arrangements for global vape brands, with 200 employees and PE backing since 2017.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

E-liquid Manufacturing

NAICS

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing (312), Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (31193)

SIC

Tobacco Products (2100), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

E-liquids & Nicotine Salts Manufacturing & Brands (CRADAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-Liquid & Nicotine Salt Retail (CRANAEAH), Non-Alcoholic Beverage Bottling/Canning & Packaging Operations (AFAFABAO), Non-Alcoholic Beverage Concentrates, Syrups & Bases Manufacturing (AFAFABAM)

Keywords

• E-liquid manufacturing
• Private label OEM
• Vape product distribution
• Nicotine salt liquids
• Functional beverages

Headquarters

HQ city

Gdansk

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. OEM / Private Label manufacturing: Manufactures e-liquids, flavours, bases, nicotine pellets, longfills, shortfills, PODs and disposable e-cigarettes for third-party brands under OEM/white label arrangements. Provides bottling, packaging, labelling and brand creation services.
2. Proprietary brand product sales: Sells own branded e-liquid products including Flavourtec, American Stars, UP, Quic, VAVO, GermanFLAVOURS across 42 global markets through distributors.
3. Functional drinks: New product line including Focus Shot, Ginger Honey Shot, Collagen Shot, and other functional beverages in 60ml and 100ml formats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Flavourtec manufactures and distributes e-liquids (nicotine salt, standard freebase, nicotine shots, PG/VG bases, longfills and shortfills) along with pre-filled PODs, disposable e-cigarettes, and a new functional beverage line, marketed under its own brand portfolio (Flavourtec, American Stars, Quic, GermanFLAVOURS, UP, VAVO, Hero, Tsunami, Basiq) and via OEM/private label arrangements for third-party brands. The company offers 50 million bottles of annual production capacity across ISO:9001 certified EU facilities and supports clients with full-service OEM capabilities including bottling, packaging, labelling, brand creation, and regulatory product registration across 42 global markets.

Product overview

Flavourtec is a leading European manufacturer of e-liquids and vaping products, operating under the Flavourtec Group (Flavourtec Sp. z o.o. and GermanFLAVOURS GmbH). The company produces 50 million bottles annually and operates across 42 global markets. The product portfolio includes multiple sub-brands: Flavourtec (main brand), American Stars (American-style flavors), Quic (nicotine salt liquids at 20mg/ml), GermanFLAVOURS (German market leader), Hero (shortfills), Tsunami (nicotine salt), Basiq (nicotine benzoate technology), Flavourtec Original (standard e-liquids), Flavourtec Ice (menthol variants), UP, and VAVO. Product categories span nicotine salt e-liquids, standard e-liquids, nicotine shots, functional drinks (60-100ml wellness beverages), PODs/disposable e-cigarettes, longfills/shortfills, and bases. The company also offers comprehensive OEM/private label manufacturing services including quick product registration, legal compliance support, brand creation, and bottling/packaging services with capacities from 2ml to 1000ml.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flavourtec Group: Parent group encompassing Flavourtec Sp. z o.o. and GermanFLAVOURS GmbH, offering e-liquids, flavours, bases and other top-quality products under Group and OEM brands.
• GermanFLAVOURS
• Flavourtec
• American Stars
• Quic
• UP
• VAVO
• Hero
• Tsunami
• Basiq

Products and services

• Nicotine Salt E-Liquids E-liquids using nicotine salts (and nicotine benzoate in the Basiq line) for smoother throat hit, faster nicotine absorption, and more pronounced/longer-lasting flavor, available in multiple flavors and brands including Quic, Basiq, Tsunami, and American Stars variants.
• Standard E-Liquids Traditional freebase nicotine e-liquids available in multiple nicotine strengths and flavor profiles under the Flavourtec Original, American Stars, and related sub-brands.
• Nicotine Shots Nicotine shots designed for DIY mixing, allowing users to add nicotine to shortfills or zero-nicotine bases.
• Bases PG/VG bases for DIY e-liquid mixing, available in various sizes from 50ml to 1000ml.
• Longfills and Shortfills Large-format e-liquids in 30ml, 60ml, and 120ml sizes intended for user mixing, available in various flavors under brands such as Hero.
• PODs and Disposable E-Cigarettes Pre-filled pod systems and disposable e-cigarettes in 2ml capacity formats, including the UP disposable brand, offering convenient ready-to-use vaping solutions.
• Functional Drinks Functional beverage line including Focus Shot, Ginger Honey Shot, Collagen Shot, Skin Glow Shot, Beauty Shot, Vitality Shot, Energy Shot, Curcuma Ginger Shot, and Ginger Lime Shot in 60ml and 100ml formats.
• OEM / Private Label Services Full-service OEM and private label manufacturing for global brands and international chains, covering e-liquid production, bottling, packaging, labeling, product registration under sub-brands, regulatory compliance support (TPD, EUCEG, ECHA, German excise duties), and brand creation services from logo design through to POS materials.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GermanFLAVOURS GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018GermanFLAVOURS GmbH was acquired by Flavourtec in 2018, creating the Flavourtec Group. GermanFLAVOURS began as a micro-manufacturing operation in Germany and grew into a major e-liquid manufacturer, now one of the leaders in the German e-liquid market with its own e-commerce platform.
• Flavourtec BVBAminorOthers · 1 January 2018Flavourtec BVBA was created in 2018 as part of the Group's expansion strategy following the acquisition of GermanFLAVOURS.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Riot Labs (Riot Squad): Riot Labs is a UK e-liquid manufacturer with global brand presence in shortfills, nicotine salts, and disposables. Comparable to Flavourtec in product portfolio breadth and international B2B distribution.
• Vampire Vape: Vampire Vape is a UK-based e-liquid brand and manufacturer with strong international distribution and a broad flavor portfolio. Comparable to Flavourtec's branded e-liquid business across shortfills, nicotine salts, and standard liquids.
• Dinner Lady: Dinner Lady is a UK-headquartered e-liquid manufacturer with global multi-market presence and a portfolio of sub-brands. Comparable to Flavourtec in international B2B distribution model and broad flavor/format offering.
• IVG (I VG): IVG is a UK-based premium e-liquid and disposable vape brand with extensive global distribution. Comparable to Flavourtec in nicotine salt liquids, disposables, and multi-market wholesale reach.
• Nasty Juice: Nasty Juice is a Malaysia-headquartered e-liquid manufacturer with strong international wholesale distribution. Comparable to Flavourtec in sub-brand portfolio and multi-market B2B sales.
• Ritchy Group: Ritchy Group is a leading European e-liquid and vape manufacturer with OEM/private-label capabilities, headquartered in Germany/Poland. Directly comparable to Flavourtec in product range (nicotine salts, shortfills, disposables), B2B distribution model, and European regulatory compliance focus.
• Charlie's Chalk Dust: Charlie's Chalk Dust is a US-based premium e-liquid brand with international distribution and a multi-flavor portfolio. Comparable to Flavourtec in branded premium e-liquids targeting global B2B distributors.
• T-Juice / Flavour Warehouse: Flavour Warehouse is a UK-based multi-brand e-liquid manufacturer producing T-Juice and other labels. Comparable to Flavourtec in contract manufacturing, multi-brand portfolio, and European regulatory compliance.
• Element E-Liquid (Element Vape): Element is a US-originated premium e-liquid brand with global distribution in standard and nicotine salt formats. Comparable to Flavourtec in flavor-led branded e-liquids sold internationally through B2B distributors.

Broad incumbents

• Hangsen: Hangsen is a large China-based e-liquid manufacturer with global OEM/private-label operations. Comparable to Flavourtec in OEM services and global distribution, but competes primarily on cost.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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