Jimmy's Iced Coffee

What Jimmy's Iced Coffee does

Jimmy's Iced Coffee is a UK-based ready-to-drink (RTD) iced coffee brand and a subsidiary of the Carlsberg Group. The company produces and distributes chilled coffee beverages in two principal pack formats — a BottleCan range (275ml and 380ml) and a SlimCan range (250ml) — with a SKU portfolio spanning classic flavors (Original, Mocha, Caramel) and more recent additions including Strong, Vietnamese-Inspired, Cookie Butter, Oat (dairy-free), Chocolate Milk, and co-branded lines with Myprotein and Synch. The brand is B Corp certified (score 90.3) and uses Rainforest Alliance certified coffee, positioning it within the UK premium/ethical RTD segment.

The business operates a hybrid B2B/B2C model. On the B2B side, Jimmy's is listed across all major UK grocers (Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Waitrose, M&S, Co-op) and BP forecourts, supported by placement in 7,000+ retail fridges and distribution through 5,000+ wholesale outlets served by six named wholesalers (Bestway, Bidfood, Brakes, Dhamecha, Hunts, Parfitts). On the B2C side, the company runs a direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel with a subscription offering. All operations are UK-only — international orders are explicitly not accepted — and the product line is shelf-stable canned rather than fresh-brewed, with no disclosed proprietary brewing or formulation technology beyond standard RTD coffee processing.

Name

Jimmy's Iced Coffee

Legal name

Jimmy's Iced Coffee Limited

Website

https://jimmysicedcoffee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jimmy's Iced Coffee is a UK-based ready-to-drink iced coffee brand and Carlsberg Group subsidiary, selling canned coffee beverages through major UK grocers, forecourts, wholesale, and a DTC subscription channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ready-to-drink iced coffee

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Coffee (CRADAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

RTD Coffee Production (Non-Dairy/Non-Alcoholic) (AFAFABAE), Functional Beverages (Vitamins, Probiotics, Nootropics, etc.) (CRADAHAL)

Keywords

• Ready-to-drink iced coffee
• Cold brew coffee
• Bottled coffee beverages
• Resealable aluminium coffee cans
• Coffee subscription service

Headquarters

HQ city

Christchurch

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Direct online sales to consumers through their Shopify e-commerce platform. Consumers purchase cases of iced coffee and merchandise directly. Subscription model offers recurring deliveries with discount incentives.
2. Retail Distribution: Products sold through major UK grocery retailers including Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and BP garages. Available in over 7,000 fridges across the UK.
3. Wholesale/Foodservice: B2B sales to independent cafes, bars, restaurants, farm shops, and delis through distributor network and direct B2B ordering. Available from over 5,000 outlets nationwide via distributors.
4. Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including t-shirts (Garage Tee £25, No Spills Tee £15), BottleCan Tumbler Box (£31), and Synch x Jimmy's Custom Electric Bike (£2,900).
5. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards sold in denominations of £10, £25, £50, and £100. Valid for 12 months from purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jimmy's Iced Coffee produces and sells ready-to-drink iced coffee beverages packaged in resealable aluminium BottleCans (275ml and 380ml) and SlimCans (250ml), available in flavors including Original, Mocha, Caramel, Strong, Vietnamese, Cookie Butter, and Oat. The company markets Single-Serve Bottles and multi-pack formats alongside co-branded products (e.g., Myprotein Original), gift cards, branded merchandise, and a direct-to-consumer subscription service for regular home delivery.

Product overview

Jimmy's Iced Coffee is a UK-based ready-to-drink iced coffee brand offering a portfolio of beverages in two primary packaging formats: BottleCan (275ml and 380ml resealable aluminium cans) and SlimCan (250ml slim aluminium cans). The core product range includes Original, Mocha, and Caramel flavors across both formats, with extensions including Strong (high caffeine), Vietnamese (condensed milk inspired), Cookie Butter (limited edition), Oat (dairy-free), and Myprotein (protein-enriched) variants. The company also offers Iced Chocolate Milk as its first non-coffee product. Complementary offerings include subscription services for regular delivery, merchandise (apparel, tumblers, gift cards), and collaborative products such as the Synch electric bike. All beverages use Rainforest Alliance certified single-origin Arabica coffee from Colombia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jimmy's X Myprotein: Protein-enriched iced coffee collaboration with Myprotein brand, available in Original flavour.
• Synch x Jimmy's

Products and services

• Original BottleCan (275ml) Classic Ready-to-drink iced coffee in a resealable 275ml aluminium BottleCan. The original flagship flavor for on-the-go consumption.
• Mocha BottleCan (275ml) Mocha-flavored iced coffee in the 275ml resealable BottleCan format.
• Caramel BottleCan (275ml) Caramel-flavored iced coffee in the 275ml resealable BottleCan format.
• Original SlimCan (250ml) Original iced coffee in the slim 250ml can format with a matte finish.
• Mocha SlimCan (250ml) Mocha-flavored iced coffee in the slim 250ml can format.
• Caramel SlimCan (250ml) Caramel-flavored iced coffee in the slim 250ml can format.
• Strong SlimCan (250ml) Extra-caffeine strong iced coffee in the slim 250ml can format.
• Vietnamese SlimCan (250ml) Vietnamese-style iced coffee in the slim 250ml can format.
• Cookie Butter SlimCan (250ml) Cookie Butter-flavored iced coffee in the slim 250ml can format.
• Oat SlimCan (250ml) Plant-based oat milk iced coffee in the slim 250ml can format.
• Myprotein Original SlimCan (250ml) Co-branded Myprotein x Jimmy's Original iced coffee in the slim 250ml can format, targeted at fitness consumers.
• The Big Original BottleCan (380ml) Original iced coffee in the larger 380ml resealable BottleCan format.
• The Big Mocha BottleCan (380ml) Mocha-flavored iced coffee in the larger 380ml resealable BottleCan format.
• The Big Caramel BottleCan (380ml) Caramel-flavored iced coffee in the larger 380ml resealable BottleCan format.
• The Big Myprotein Original BottleCan (380ml) Co-branded Myprotein x Jimmy's Original iced coffee in the larger 380ml resealable BottleCan format.
• The Big Cookie Butter BottleCan (380ml) Cookie Butter-flavored iced coffee in the larger 380ml resealable BottleCan format.
• The Big Iced Chocolate Milk BottleCan (380ml) Iced chocolate milk beverage in the larger 380ml resealable BottleCan format.
• The Big Strong BottleCan (380ml) Extra-caffeine strong iced coffee in the larger 380ml resealable BottleCan format.
• SlimCan Variety Box Gift-boxed assortment of SlimCan flavors for gifting and variety sampling.
• Big BottleCan Variety Box Boxed assortment of The Big BottleCan 380ml flavors for gifting and variety sampling.
• BottleCan Tumbler Box Bundle pairing a BottleCan with a branded tumbler for gifting.
• Jimmy's Iced Coffee Subscription Recurring subscription service that delivers Jimmy's Iced Coffee products on a regular schedule to subscribers' homes.
• Jimmy's Gift Card Digital gift card redeemable on the Jimmy's Iced Coffee website at £10, £25, or £50 values.
• Garage Tee Branded Jimmy's Iced Coffee t-shirt sold as branded merchandise.
• No Spills Tee Branded Jimmy's Iced Coffee "No Spills" t-shirt sold as branded merchandise.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99 tonnes of plastic saved by switching from plastic to infinitely recyclable aluminium cans
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 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

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rainforest AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJimmy's uses only single-origin, Rainforest Alliance certified Arabica Coffee from Colombia. This partnership ensures farmers are paid fairly, educated on climate-smart growing methods, and forest biodiversity is protected.
• MyproteincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to create Jimmy's X Myprotein protein-enriched iced coffee products. Available in both SlimCan (250ml) and Big BottleCan (380ml) formats with 21g of protein per Big BottleCan.
• SynchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCustom electric bike collaboration - Synch x Jimmy's Custom Super Monkey-Pro. Features Jimmy's signature two-tone cream and blue frame design with 40 mile battery range.
• Student BeansminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent discount verification platform allowing students to access promotional pricing on Jimmy's products.
• Blue Light CardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount service for NHS workers, police, fire service, and other blue light workers to access Jimmy's product discounts.
• BestwaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the major UK wholesale distributors stocking Jimmy's Iced Coffee products.
• BidfoodcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor UK foodservice wholesaler distributing Jimmy's Iced Coffee to independent cafes, restaurants, and bars.
• BrakescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK foodservice distribution partner for Jimmy's Iced Coffee products.
• Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, Co-op, BPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor UK grocery retailers stocking Jimmy's Iced Coffee. Products available in over 7,000 fridges across the UK.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Starbucks (RTD Iced Coffee): Starbucks-branded RTD iced coffee (Frappuccino, Doubleshot) is the dominant Western RTD coffee brand. Both target the on-the-go premium coffee consumer with bottled/canned ready-to-drink products in similar flavour profiles and grocery channels.
• Costa Coffee (RTD): Costa Coffee's RTD range (licensed via Coca-Cola) is Jimmy's closest UK direct competitor. Both compete in UK grocery, foodservice, and convenience channels for premium RTD coffee share.
• Caffè Nero (RTD): Caffè Nero offers RTD iced coffee products in UK retail and café channels. As a UK-founded coffee brand, it is structurally comparable to Jimmy's in scale, market positioning, and customer base.
• Boost Drinks: Boost Drinks is a UK-based functional and RTD coffee/tea brand. Comparable as a UK challenger brand competing in similar grocery, wholesale, and convenience channels for the same on-the-go caffeine consumer.

Emerging players

• Minor Figures: Minor Figures produces oat-based barista milk and RTD iced coffee/tea products in the UK. Comparable as a niche, design-led challenger brand in RTD coffee with strong sustainability positioning, though differentiated by its plant-based core.
• Califia Farms: Califia Farms produces plant-based RTD coffees and creamers. Comparable as a premium, sustainability-positioned RTD coffee brand targeting health-conscious consumers, though primarily distributed in the US.
• Rebel Coffee: Rebel Coffee is a UK-based RTD cold brew coffee brand. Comparable as a niche UK challenger brand in the same ready-to-drink cold coffee category, targeting similar health-conscious and on-the-go consumer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Nestlé (Nescafé): Nestlé's Nescafé range includes RTD iced coffee products distributed globally. A broad incumbent with massive scale, retail relationships, and co-packing capability that Jimmy's competes against for shelf space.
• PepsiCo (Starbucks RTD licensee): PepsiCo licenses and distributes Starbucks-branded RTD coffee products globally. Comparable as a beverage giant with the distribution scale and bottling infrastructure Jimmy's lacks as a single-brand operator.
• Coca-Cola (Costa RTD licensee): Coca-Cola licenses Costa Coffee's RTD products globally, providing the distribution scale and bottling capability that Jimmy's Carlsberg parent partially addresses. Competes for premium RTD coffee shelf space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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