The global leader in alcohol-free fermented drinks

Your alcohol free drinks innovation partner for no&low and functional drinks

At The REAL Co. , we’re redefining what’s possible in the world of alcohol-free drinks. Combining cutting-edge technology, world-class expertise, and a passion for quality, we craft drinks that deliver big flavour, health, and functionality.

ALCOHOL FREE FERMENTATION DELIVERS

  • Natural esters and acidity holds flavour without sweetness

  • Low sugar and only < 15 calories per 100ml

  • Only 3 natural ingredients: plants, sugar, cultures

  • No need for preservatives, stabilisers or pasteurisation

  • Pre, pro and post-biotics from authentic fermentation

  • Natural antioxidants, caffeine and L-theanine, and more

THE REAL Co.

THE REAL Co.

  • We apply data from consumer and category, overlaid with scientific and regulatory knowledge. This is across no&low alcohol, functional drinks and soft drink categories.

  • We are flavour obsessed. We design concepts and develop liquids at pace. Our approach to each project varies: from working with partners in house development teams or us handling liquid development end to end.

  • Full scale production, including: fermentation, stabilisation, blending, ingredient dosing, bottling, canning and other unique packaging solutions.

    We partner with fast scaling brands, national retailers and global drinks partners

OUR SERVICES

We are a team of PASSIONATE & DISRUPTIVE innovators, nutritionists, developers and engineers. 

From the UK’s first state-of-the-art non-alcoholic Fermentery, on the historic Waddesdon Estate, we take products from concept to market using a world first, patent-pending fermentation technology. 

We work with retailers, food service providers, breakout brands and global drinks partners to deliver high quality innovation at pace.

PRODUCT AREAS

NO&LOW ALCOHOL

Fermented products delivering taste and complexity in place of alcoholic products across wine, beer, spirits and cocktails

NATURAL HYDRATION

Delivery of taste with no health compromise from infusion & botanicals

HEALTHY SWAPS

Products that are ‘better for you’ versus traditional soft drinks. Deliver on key needs: gut health, hydration + , weight management and much more

DRINKS WITH BENEFITS

Drinks that nourish and deliver specific benefits from added active ingredients. Deliver on key needs: brain, beauty, muscle, energy and much more

Owner and maker of THE AWARD WINNING BRAND:

Find out more at

www.realalcoholfree.com

Proud to BE partnered AND TRUSTED BY:

Plus many more WE CAN’T TALK ABOUT….

Meet the Team

  • David Begg

    FOUNDER & CEO

    Founder of Booking.com, Tom Dixon, Maic Town, Clippings.com
    10 years with Bain & Co. & Braxton Associates. Manufacturing Engineer from Cambridge & Durham


  • Adrian Hodgson

    CO-FOUNDER AND CCO

    PhD in Nutrition. Product innovation at Lucozade Suntory, Science and Nutrition advisor to Spoon Guru, PepsiCo & Glanbia

  • Peter Ressell

    OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

    Graduate in Business & Economics. Roles in operations, business development and management consulting across a series of SA companies

  • GUILLERMO ALVAREZ

    INNOVATION DIRECTOR

    Heriot Watt Microbiologist
    Head Brewer in beer for 10 years with a number of breweries
    Winner of world beer awards

  • RICHARD WALKER

    MARKETING DIRECTOR

    Over 15 years drinks experience across ABinBev, Diageo and Stollie - launching premium brands into UK and Global markets