M&A

Acquisitions, mergers, stake sales, and IPOs across the juice and beverage industry.

M&A

Jul 7, 2026

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Refresco Sells Wicky Brand Rights to Riedel Fruit Drinks Group

Banana Flavor Surges in Popularity Across Food and Beverage Trends, and Del Monte and Treatt Launch Upcycled Fruit Extracts for Beverage Innovation

Jan van Iperen

M&A

Tradebe Acquires CitraSource to Enhance Ingredients Platform

Jul 1, 2026

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Tradebe Acquires CitraSource to Enhance Ingredients Platform

Florida Budget Allocates $175 Million for Citrus Research, and Over 300 Beverage Companies Sign Letter Opposing Germany's Proposed Sugar Tax. 🇩🇪

Jan van Iperen

M&A

Ingredion Announces Recommended All-Cash Acquisition of Tate & Lyle

Jun 8, 2026

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Ingredion Announces Recommended All-Cash Acquisition of Tate & Lyle

Food Brands Prepare to Track GLP-1 Users On and Off the Drugs, and Finlays Expands Beverage Manufacturing Capabilities.

Jan van Iperen

Fruit Juice

Suja Organic Juice Maker Shares Drop 15% After $186.7 Million IPO

May 7, 2026

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Suja Organic Juice Maker Shares Drop 15% After $186.7 Million IPO

And Beverages Expected to Play Larger Role in Supporting GLP-1 Community.

Jan van Iperen

Fruit Juice

Prodalim Acquires Better Juice, Enhancing Sugar Reduction in Beverages and Confectionery

Apr 30, 2026

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Prodalim Acquires Better Juice, Enhancing Sugar Reduction in Beverages and Confectionery

And Celeb Brands and Top Retailers Discussed Future Trends at 2026 Beverage Forum.

Jan van Iperen

Fruit Juice

Recommended Cash Acquisition of Treatt by Döhler

Apr 29, 2026

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Recommended Cash Acquisition of Treatt by Döhler

OJ Remains King of Fruit Juice, Says FCC Chairman.

Jan van Iperen

Fruit Juice

Suja Targets $200 Million IPO for Cold-Pressed Juice Business

Apr 27, 2026

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Suja Targets $200 Million IPO for Cold-Pressed Juice Business

Brands Launch Edible Supplements as Beverage-Free Hydration Options, and CRISPR Rootstock Offers Hope Against Deadly Citrus Greening.

Jan van Iperen

M&A

SK Capital Acquires Brothers International

Apr 22, 2026

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SK Capital Acquires Brothers International

💸 And Joe & The Juice Achieves $1.8 Billion Valuation with Emirates Investment Stake.

Jan van Iperen

M&A

Danone to Acquire Huel, Expanding Its Functional Nutrition Portfolio

Mar 23, 2026

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Danone to Acquire Huel, Expanding Its Functional Nutrition Portfolio

Expert Discusses New Study Findings on 100% Orange Juice and Blood Sugar Spikes, and Bioengineered Pest Control for Citrus Trees: What Are Your Thoughts?

Jan van Iperen

M&A

CEAMSA Expands Fibre Portfolio with Acquisition of PeelPioneers’ Fibre Line

Jan 27, 2026

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CEAMSA Expands Fibre Portfolio with Acquisition of PeelPioneers’ Fibre Line

And Fort Pierce Farm May Hold the Key to Fighting Citrus Greening.

Jan van Iperen

M&A

Coca-Cola Reshapes Leadership and Pursues India IPO Amid Valuation Gap

Jan 26, 2026

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Coca-Cola Reshapes Leadership and Pursues India IPO Amid Valuation Gap

And the Pickle Juice Company Appoints Anya Powe as VP of Marketing.

Jan van Iperen

M&A

Jan 7, 2026

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Buda Announces 20M IPO

🍊And Brazil Citrus Annual 3.7% up, while Mexico Citrus Annual slightly

Jan van Iperen

M&A

Peterson Brands Acquires County Pure Foods

Dec 3, 2025

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Peterson Brands Acquires County Pure Foods

And Packaged Food and Beverage Industry Sees Strengthening Growth Trends.

Jan van Iperen

Fruit Juice

Nov 19, 2025

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Suja Files for IPO

And Thermo Fisher Unveils SureTect Beverage Spoilage Assay for Rapid Quality Testing.

Jan van Iperen

Fruit Juice

Coca-Cola Considers $1 Billion IPO for Indian Bottling Unit

Oct 17, 2025

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Coca-Cola Considers $1 Billion IPO for Indian Bottling Unit

And Boost in US Orange Juice Imports Nearly Offsets Decline in Europe.

Jan van Iperen

M&A

Natara Makes Cash Offer to Acquire Treatt plc

Sep 8, 2025

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Natara Makes Cash Offer to Acquire Treatt plc

And Artificial Sweeteners in Diet Drinks Linked to Cognitive Decline in Middle-Aged Adults.

Jan van Iperen

M&A

Givaudan Strengthens Brazilian Position with Acquisition Vollmens

Jun 27, 2025

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Givaudan Strengthens Brazilian Position with Acquisition Vollmens

🍊 Egyptian Citrus Exports to Argentina on the Rise.

Jan van Iperen

M&A

Jan 14, 2025

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Spindrift Sells Majority Stake

➺ And The Wonderful Company responds to accusations over water usage and ownership amid California wildfires.

Jan van Iperen

Fruit Juice

Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company Acquired by Perricone Farms

Sep 4, 2024

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Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company Acquired by Perricone Farms

and Brazilian citrus industry predicts that in the 2024-2025 harvest season, orange production will fall to 232 million boxes (each box weighs approximately 40 kilograms), the lowest in 36 years.

Jan van Iperen

M&A

Jul 8, 2024

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Capri-Sun Explores Minority Stake Sale

and also: 2024 State of the Beverage Industry: Category loyalists, newcomers keep energy drink market thriving

Jan van Iperen

M&A

Krones sells 500th aseptic filler to Brazilian beverage producer

Jun 28, 2024

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Krones sells 500th aseptic filler to Brazilian beverage producer

and Prices for juice oranges on local South African market higher than they are willing to pay in Europe

Jan van Iperen

Packaging & Sustainability

Refresco acquires VBC Bottling Company, beverage manufacturer in Modesto, California

Apr 3, 2024

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Refresco acquires VBC Bottling Company, beverage manufacturer in Modesto, California

.. and Florida growers eye agroecology solution to devastating citrus disease.

Jan van Iperen

M&A

Dr. Andrew Huberman Acquires Yerba Mate Beverage Company

Jan 30, 2024

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Dr. Andrew Huberman Acquires Yerba Mate Beverage Company

.. and exotic fruits are offering both functionality and excitement to beverage-makers world wide.

Jan van Iperen

M&A

Dec 21, 2023

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ADM buys FDL

.. and Refresco recalls several juice drinks in the UK

Jan van Iperen

M&A

Royal Unibrew finalizes Vrumona acquisition

Sep 29, 2023

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Royal Unibrew finalizes Vrumona acquisition

... Emami Picks Up 26% Stake In Axiom Ayurveda To Enter Packed Juice Segment.

Jan van Iperen

M&A

Refresco Sells Wicky Brand Rights to Riedel Fruit Drinks Group

Tradebe Acquires CitraSource to Enhance Ingredients Platform

Ingredion Announces Recommended All-Cash Acquisition of Tate & Lyle

Suja Organic Juice Maker Shares Drop 15% After $186.7 Million IPO

Prodalim Acquires Better Juice, Enhancing Sugar Reduction in Beverages and Confectionery

Recommended Cash Acquisition of Treatt by Döhler

Suja Targets $200 Million IPO for Cold-Pressed Juice Business

SK Capital Acquires Brothers International

Danone to Acquire Huel, Expanding Its Functional Nutrition Portfolio

CEAMSA Expands Fibre Portfolio with Acquisition of PeelPioneers’ Fibre Line

Coca-Cola Reshapes Leadership and Pursues India IPO Amid Valuation Gap

Buda Announces 20M IPO

Peterson Brands Acquires County Pure Foods

Suja Files for IPO

Coca-Cola Considers $1 Billion IPO for Indian Bottling Unit

Natara Makes Cash Offer to Acquire Treatt plc

Givaudan Strengthens Brazilian Position with Acquisition Vollmens

Spindrift Sells Majority Stake

Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company Acquired by Perricone Farms

Capri-Sun Explores Minority Stake Sale

Krones sells 500th aseptic filler to Brazilian beverage producer

Refresco acquires VBC Bottling Company, beverage manufacturer in Modesto, California

Dr. Andrew Huberman Acquires Yerba Mate Beverage Company

ADM buys FDL

Royal Unibrew finalizes Vrumona acquisition

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