Opaline

What Opaline does

Opaline SA is a Swiss premium beverage producer headquartered in Vétroz, Canton of Valais, founded in 2009 by Sofia de Meyer and Ludovic Orts. The company presses and bottles 100% natural, predominantly organic fruit juices, nectars, sparkling lemonades, herbal infusions, and canned portable drinks, organized into product ranges such as Les Toniques, Les Élixirs, Les Infusés, Les Limonades, Les Nomades, Les Pommes, Les Santés, Les Grapillons, and the ISOPALINE functional line. Production is carried out in partnership with Biofruits on a solar-powered line, with pressed fruit residues converted into biogas, and approximately 90% of produce is sourced within a 25 km radius of the press. The company has been B Corp certified since 2015 and also holds Marque Valais, Bio Inspecta, and Bio Federal certifications, and is committed to net-zero emissions by 2030 as a member of the B Corp Climate Collective.

Opaline operates a dual go-to-market: a direct-to-consumer e-commerce shop (opaline-shop.ch) with weekly Swiss deliveries and free shipping from CHF 130, and a B2B portal (opaline-factory.ch) for verified professionals. Distribution reaches over 1,300 points of sale across Switzerland spanning food retail, specialized organic retailers, cafés, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and schools, supplemented by partnerships with distributors Nausikraft (Lausanne) and Delley Boissons (Boudry), online platforms such as To Good To Go, Farmy, and Pepillo, and the 1 Franc pour le Climat retailer network. Customer segments are horizontally oriented around health- and sustainability-minded consumers, retail and HORECA buyers, and institutional purchasers.

The business model is a straightforward unit-priced transaction model across boxed bundles, individual B2B SKUs, and HORECA volumes, with no subscription tiers or usage-based pricing evident. Recent strategic priorities include a glass-bottle reuse pilot launched in January 2026 with 6,000 bottles (scaling to 10,000 in summer) under the Ça Vaud l'retour cooperative, new 3.5L and 10L cubi formats developed in partnership with the Fovahm foundation, and a content-driven brand build via podcast, social, and community initiatives such as Dry January. Headcount is in the 11–50 range, no external funding rounds are disclosed, and the company remains privately held under Swiss jurisdiction.

Name

Opaline

Legal name

Opaline SA

Website

https://opaline-factory.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Opaline SA is a Swiss premium beverage producer based in Vétroz, Valais, founded in 2009, that presses and bottles 100% natural, mostly organic fruit juices, lemonades, and canned drinks on a solar-powered line and sells them through its own online shops and over 1,300 retail, HORECA, and institutional points of sale across Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural Fruit Juices & Beverages

NAICS

Soft Drink Manufacturing (312111), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Carbonated Soft Drinks (Juice Drinks, Lemonades, Fruit Drinks) (CRADAHAB)

Keywords

• Organic fruit juices
• Sparkling lemonades
• Locally pressed beverages
• Portable canned drinks
• Artisanal nectars

Headquarters

HQ city

Vétroz

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product sales (B2C & B2B): Opaline generates revenue from the sale of fresh fruit juices, nectars, lemonades, and sparkling drinks through its own online shop and over 1,300 points of sale across Switzerland including food stores, cafés, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and schools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Opaline produces and sells freshly pressed, 100% natural, predominantly organic fruit juices, nectars, sparkling lemonades, herbal-infused beverages, and portable canned drinks. Products are made from fruits and vegetables sourced within 25 km of the press in Vétroz, processed on a solar-powered bottling line, and distributed directly to consumers and to over 1,300 retail and hospitality points of sale across Switzerland.

Product overview

Opaline is a Swiss beverage company producing 100% natural, predominantly organic fruit juices and lemonades. The product portfolio is organized into multiple distinct ranges: Les Toniques (classic juices), Les Élixirs (nectars), Les Infusés (herbal infusions), Les Limonades (sparkling lemonades), Les Nomades (portable canned drinks), Les Pommes (apple-focused), Les Santés (health drinks), Les Grapillons (sparkling spritzers), and ISOPALINE (functional energetics). The company also offers Opatails (cocktail/mocktail recipes). Products are primarily made from fruits sourced within 25km of their press in Valais, processed on a solar-powered line, with a circular economy model certified B Corp.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Les Nomades (Die Nomaden): A product line of organic, sparkling beverages in portable 33cl aluminum cans for outdoor enthusiasts, sportspeople, and on-the-go establishments. Flavors include Holunderblüte Bio, Ingwer Bio, and Plantes des Alpes Bio.
• ISOPALINE (Die Energetik)

Products and services

• Les Toniques (Classic Tonics) Classic fruit juice range featuring traditional combinations such as Pomme et Poire (Apple and Pear), positioned as a reference collection among Opaline juices.
• Les Élixirs (Fabulous Elixirs)
• Les Infusés (Enchanting Infusions)
• Les Limonades (Refreshing Lemonades)
• Les Nomades (Portable Canned Drinks)
• Les Pommes (Apple Range) Apple-focused product line featuring Apple and Golden Apple varieties, made from second-choice apples selected for taste qualities rather than appearance.
• Les Santés (Health Drinks) Health-focused juices inspired by seasonal produce, including Apple and Carrot combinations.
• Les Grapillons Sparkling alcohol-free spritzers regenerating traditional Swiss taste heritage, in partnership with Schenk company, reviving Gamay rosé and Chasselas blanc grape varieties in a less sweet recipe.
• ISOPALINE (Energetics) Functional beverage line featuring mineral water from Sembrancher, Chasselas grape from Valais vineyards, and pure Alpine salt from Bex salines, positioned as a natural sports recovery drink.
• Opatails (Cocktail and Mocktail Recipes) Cocktail and mocktail recipes created by the Opaline team and partners using Opaline juices and lemonades, including seasonal recipes and collaborations with Morand distillery (e.g., Hugopalin, Raspberry Caipirinha).
• Opaline Jus de Pommes et Abricots

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of produce sourced from within 25km of the press, reducing carbon footprint
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fovahm (Fondation valaisanne en faveur des personnes avec une déficience intellectuelle)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 December 2025Opaline and Fovahm signed a partnership convention on December 17, 2025, to collaborate on the design of new packaging for Opaline's upcoming 3.5L and 10L carton cubi formats. Artists from Fovahm, who support adults with intellectual disabilities, create original artwork for the packaging. The partnership gives visibility to artists' talents and embodies Opaline's values of inclusion, local focus, and sustainability. Alexandre Fricker, director of Opaline, called the collaboration 'a beautiful integration of different artists in our entrepreneurial development.'
• NausikraftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeverage distributor operating in Lausanne. Opaline invested in 250 personalized crates decorated by Fovahm. Nausikraft collects orders from Biofruits using a small electric truck, restocks in Lausanne, and delivers to clients. Nausikraft manages the deposit system directly with HORECA clients at CHF 0.30 per bottle and CHF 5 per crate, collects empty 25cl and 33cl bottles from restaurants, stores them, and prepares lots for cleaning before returning them to Vétroz.
• Delley BoissonscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeverage distributor based in Boudry, partner in the Opaline glass bottle reuse circuit for the 2026 pilot program.
• Réseau ConsignescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRéseau Consignes, based in Gimel, handles washing and a portion of transport for Opaline's glass bottle reuse circuit. Four times per year, they transport and wash bottles in lots of 1,000, then return them clean and ready for recirculation. Founded by Hervé Le Pezennec, Réseau Consignes provides expertise in reusable packaging systems.
• Ça Vaud l'retourcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cooperative for glass reuse established at the end of 2024 in the canton of Vaud. Opaline is one of seven founders of the cooperative. The cooperative coordinates the glass bottle reuse system including mandating Réseau Consignes for washing and transport. The pilot started in January 2026 with 6,000 bottles, aiming for 10,000 during summer peak.
• BiofruitscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProduction partner located in Valais. Opaline produces its juices and lemonades in Vétroz in partnership with Biofruits. Biofruits also serves as the pickup point for Nausikraft's deliveries in Valais and handles the reintroduction of cleaned bottles into circulation.
• SwissREuseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association encouraging collaborations and favorable regulatory frameworks for reuse in Switzerland. Opaline participates in SwissREuse initiatives as part of the broader reuse ecosystem.
• BottleBackminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation working on the first standardized wine bottle for reuse, washed notably at Univerre. Opaline is among the pioneers (alongside BottleBack) reviving glass bottle reuse in Switzerland. Mentioned in the Vignes & Vergers January 2026 dossier on circular economy.
• La Cuisine de NeusaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant in Etoy that participates in Opaline's glass bottle reuse circuit on a case-by-case basis when logistics permit.
• QuantisminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEnvironmental consulting firm engaged by Opaline to conduct a carbon footprint study, as part of the Net Zero 2030 commitment.
• BeelongminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLausanne-based startup that assigns Eco-Scores to food products based on transport routes and means, among other criteria. Engaged by Opaline for environmental impact assessment and carbon footprint analysis as part of the Net Zero 2030 commitment.
• To Good To GominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSurplus food and beverage marketplace active across Switzerland, offering Opaline products to reduce food waste.
• FarmyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline grocery platform operating in Valais, Vaud, and Geneva, offering Opaline products for home delivery.
• BioFruits ShopminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganic fruit retailer in Valais, Vaud, and Geneva offering Opaline products.
• PepillominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline retailer offering Opaline products.
• 1 Franc pour le ClimatminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss retailer partner promoting sustainable products, carrying Opaline beverages.
• Morand (distillery)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSwiss distillery in Martigny producing spirits including Williamine and fruit brandies. Morand's master mixologist Julien has created cocktail recipes (Opatails) using Opaline juices and Morand spirits, such as the Hugopalin (Opaline elderflower lemonade + Williamine) and Raspberry Caipirinha (Opaline raspberry lemonade + Morand raspberry spirits and liqueur).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Biotta: Swiss organic juice producer based in Tägerwilen, offering cold-pressed fruit and vegetable juices. Comparable to Opaline as a domestic Swiss premium juice brand with a focus on natural, organic positioning and organic certification.
• Ramseier: Leading Swiss juice and cider producer (Ramseier Suisse AG). A direct competitor in the Swiss fruit juice market with broad retail distribution and heritage brand recognition comparable to Opaline's domestic positioning.
• Michel Plantevin: Swiss premium fruit juice and nectar producer based in Valais. A regional direct peer with overlapping fruit sourcing geography and a premium positioning that competes with Opaline's Éixirs and Toniques ranges.
• Lemonaid & ChariTea: Fairtrade-certified organic soft drinks brand (lemonades and iced teas) with strong sustainability positioning. Comparable to Opaline's Les Limonades range and overlap on ethical sourcing and premium natural positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Innocent Drinks: Coca-Cola-owned premium smoothie and juice brand with established Swiss distribution. A broader incumbent in the natural fruit beverage category that competes with Opaline across juices and smoothies, but at much larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Tropicana (PepsiCo): Global premium fruit juice brand owned by PepsiCo. A broader incumbent competing at retail in Switzerland but at much larger scale, with opposite positioning (mass-market, global sourcing) versus Opaline's local, organic stance.
• Refresco: Global independent bottler producing juices and soft drinks under private label and licensed brands. Comparable as a broad beverage manufacturing incumbent in the European juice and soft drink space, contrasting with Opaline's branded, vertically-integrated model.

Regional players

• Wetter (Citro)/Carola: Swiss lemonade and soft drink producer (Carola, Sinalco license) based in Bern. Comparable as a domestic Swiss producer of fruit-flavored lemonades with established HORECA presence in a similar price tier to Opaline's Limonades.
• Valaisanne: Swiss Valais-based beverage producer known for sparkling lemonades and regional heritage. Comparable to Opaline's Marque Valais positioning and overlapping Valais regional sourcing footprint.
• Provimi (Provimi Jus de Fruits): Swiss producer of fruit juices and beverages. Comparable as a domestic Swiss juice competitor, though typically positioned in a more mass-market tier than Opaline's premium natural range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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