Trident Beverage
Trident Beverage is a foodservice beverage provider serving schools, day care centers, and restaurants. Founded in 2004 in Mcleansville, the company was acquired by Frazil and no longer operates as an independent entity.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersMcleansville, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Trident Beverage does
Trident Beverage provided dispensed beverages to foodservice operators, with a customer base spanning K-12 schools, day care centers, and restaurants. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Mcleansville, United States, the company was classified as a private for-profit entity in the institutional beverage dispensing segment, with a stated product surface of dispensed beverages rather than packaged retail goods.
The company was acquired by Frazil, a leading U.S. frozen drink brand, as part of Frazil's market expansion strategy. The acquisition consolidated Trident Beverage's frozen drink operations and distribution network under Frazil's brand portfolio, alongside the parallel acquisition of Alligator Ice. Following the deal, Trident Beverage ceased to operate as an independent entity, with its operations subsumed into the broader Frazil platform.
Under the Frazil umbrella, the relevant operating model is a direct-to-school, bundle-based frozen beverage program targeting K-12 institutions. Frazil sells proprietary frozen beverage machines and 100% juice-based drink mixes through Fraznet.com, with a product lineup that includes flavors such as Strawberry Ice, Blue Razzmatazz, P.O.G., Triple Berry, Green Apple, Simply Mango, Verry Cherry, and Just Peachy, plus a Smart Snacks-approved frozen coffee SKU. The offering is positioned to satisfy school nutrition standards — juice formulations carry no added sugar and count as one fruit equivalent per serving — enabling placement across cafeteria meal plans, a-la-carte lines, and student stores. Revenue mechanics are anchored in hardware placement bundled with recurring supply of proprietary mix products, with pricing conducted on a quote-based, non-public basis via machine request forms.
Trident Beverage firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Trident Beverage
- Legal name
- Trident Beverage
- Website
- https://tridentbeverage.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Trident Beverage is a foodservice beverage provider serving schools, day care centers, and restaurants. Founded in 2004 in Mcleansville, the company was acquired by Frazil and no longer operates as an independent entity.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Trident Beverage industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Frozen Beverage Equipment & Supplies
- NAICS
- Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing (31211)
- SIC
- Beverages (2080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Powdered Beverage Bases & Concentrates (instant drink mixes, soluble concentrates) (AFAFAGAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Beverage Service (Coffee/Tea/Juice) & Refreshment Stations (HSACAGAJ), Beverages-to-Go (Coffee, Smoothies, Juices, Fountain/Dispensed) (CRAHAKAI)
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Where Trident Beverage is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mcleansville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
Trident Beverage business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel
Revenue model
- Frozen Beverage Machine Sales and Supplies: Frazil sells frozen beverage machines to K-12 schools and supplies proprietary juice-based drink mixes. Schools enter into bundle agreements to receive machines and ongoing product supply for cafeteria lines, a-la-carte offerings, and student stores.
- Acquisition-Driven Growth: Frazil expanded its market presence and revenue base through strategic acquisitions of Trident Beverage and Alligator Ice, consolidating multiple frozen drink brands under one operation.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
Trident Beverage product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Trident Beverage provides dispensed beverages to foodservice businesses such as schools, day care centers, and restaurants. The company supplies frozen beverage machines bundled with proprietary 100% juice-based drink mixes and Smart Snacks-approved frozen coffee, with flavors designed for institutional nutrition programs. Products are sold through direct bundle agreements combining equipment placement and ongoing consumable supply.
Product overview
Frazil is a frozen drink brand that operates as a unified product portfolio, primarily serving the K-12 school market with 100% juice frozen beverages and frozen coffee options. The company expanded through acquisitions of Trident Beverage and Alligator Ice, consolidating multiple frozen drink brands under its umbrella. The product line includes frozen juice drinks in various flavors (Strawberry Ice, Blue Razzmatazz, P.O.G, Just Peachy, Triple Berry, Green Apple, Simply Mango, Verry Cherry) and frozen coffee, all positioned as smart snack-approved items for school nutrition programs.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Frazil 100% Juice Frozen Beverages A line of frozen beverages made with 100% juice and no added sugar, counting as one fruit equivalent per serving, offered in flavors including Strawberry Ice, Blue Razzmatazz, P.O.G, Just Peachy, Triple Berry, Green Apple, Simply Mango, and Verry Cherry. Designed for K-12 schools and foodservice operators needing Smart Snacks-approved options.
- Smart Snacks Approved Frozen Coffee A low-calorie frozen coffee product formulated to meet Smart Snacks nutritional standards for K-12 schools, providing caffeine with coffee taste suitable for student consumption.
- Frazil Frozen Beverage Machine Bundle Program A bundle offering that places frozen beverage/slushie machines in customer locations (primarily K-12 schools) along with ongoing supply of proprietary 100% juice drink mixes and frozen coffee products for cafeteria lines, a-la-carte offerings, and student stores.
- Trident Beverage Frozen Drink Line (Acquired Brand) Frozen beverage products under the Trident Beverage brand, now consolidated under the Frazil umbrella following Frazil's acquisition. The brand encompasses frozen drink offerings for institutional settings including schools.
Companies that use Trident Beverage
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Trident Beverage technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Trident Beverage partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Trident BeveragecoreTrident Beverage was acquired by Frazil as part of Frazil's market expansion strategy. This acquisition consolidated Trident Beverage's frozen drink operations and distribution network under Frazil's brand portfolio, strengthening Frazil's position in the frozen beverage industry.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Trident Beverage competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Otter Pops: Frozen juice-based treat brand owned by Jel Sert. Directly comparable on the 100% juice, no-added-sugar frozen product positioning and K-12/c-store channel overlap.
- Slush Puppie: Long-standing frozen beverage brand with a syrup-based model sold into foodservice and convenience channels. Closely comparable frozen beverage production and dispensed-drink distribution model.
- Smoothie King: Franchised smoothie chain with a nationwide footprint. Comparable on frozen/blended beverage production, juice-based formulations, and flavor SKU breadth.
- Bolthouse Farms: Producer of premium juices, smoothies, and refrigerated beverages distributed through foodservice and retail. Comparable on cold-chain juice beverages and institutional channel strategy.
- Sunny D: Shelf-stable juice drink widely sold in school foodservice channels. Comparable on juice-based positioning and school cafeteria placement strategy.
- Jamba: National smoothie and frozen beverage chain operating company-owned and franchised stores. Comparable on frozen beverage technology, juice-based formulations, and flavor-driven menus.
- ICEE: Iconic frozen carbonated beverage brand distributed through foodservice and convenience. Comparable dispensed frozen beverage technology, flavor concentrate model, and foodservice channel strategy.
Broad incumbents
- Frazil: Parent acquirer of Trident Beverage and operator of the flagship frozen drink brand serving K-12 schools. Directly comparable product portfolio (100% juice frozen beverages, frozen coffee) and identical channel (cafeteria, a-la-carte, student stores).
- Kool-Aid (Kraft Heinz): Iconic flavored drink brand with broad foodservice presence and powdered/single-serve formats. Comparable on beverage flavor systems and institutional foodservice distribution.
- Hawaiian Punch: Major fruit-flavored drink brand with established foodservice and institutional presence. Comparable on juice-based drink production and school/c-store channel distribution.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Trident Beverage leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Trident Beverage funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Trident Beverage M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Trident Beverage
What does Trident Beverage do?
Trident Beverage provides dispensed beverages to foodservice businesses such as schools, day care centers, and restaurants. The company supplies frozen beverage machines bundled with proprietary 100% juice-based drink mixes and Smart Snacks-approved frozen coffee, with flavors designed for institutional nutrition programs. Products are sold through direct bundle agreements combining equipment placement and ongoing consumable supply.
When was Trident Beverage founded?
Trident Beverage was founded in 2004. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Trident Beverage based?
Trident Beverage is headquartered in Mcleansville, United States, in the North America region.
How does Trident Beverage make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Frozen Beverage Machine Sales and Supplies are the primary driver. The others are acquisition-Driven Growth.
Who are Trident Beverage's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Otter Pops, Slush Puppie, Smoothie King, Bolthouse Farms, Sunny D, Jamba and ICEE. Broad incumbents are Frazil, Kool-Aid (Kraft Heinz) and Hawaiian Punch.
Does Trident Beverage have an API?
No public API is recorded for Trident Beverage.
What industry is Trident Beverage in?
Trident Beverage's product category is Frozen Beverage Equipment & Supplies. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAFAGAI, Powdered Beverage Bases & Concentrates (instant drink mixes, soluble concentrates), with a secondary code of HSACAGAJ, Beverage Service (Coffee/Tea/Juice) & Refreshment Stations. Its NAICS code is 3121 and its SIC code is 2080.