What Sofresco does

Sofresco is a US-based direct-to-consumer and retail brand of cold-pressed juices and functional shots, operated by Good Crop Inc. and headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The company produces two core product lines — 12oz cold-pressed juices (Ginger Pineapple, Mango Banana, Beetroot, Greens, Strawberry Pepper & Mint, Radiant Root) and 3.7oz functional shots (Immunity, Boost, Detox, Collagen, Energy, Apple Cider Vinegar) — alongside variety packs and a subscription offering called Sofresco Prime with 15- or 30-day delivery cycles and a 5% subscriber discount.

The company's core technology is the combination of cold-press extraction with High-Pressure Processing (HPP), which eliminates harmful microorganisms under pressure rather than heat, enabling an 80-day shelf life without preservatives, added water, sugar, concentrates, purees, or artificial flavors. Products carry a stack of third-party certifications — SQF (GFSI-benchmarked), Kosher, Non-GMO, BeVeg vegan, and Upcycled (for SKUs using upcycled bananas) — and are manufactured and shipped cold from the company's Ephrata, Pennsylvania facility.

Sofresco monetizes through three channels: (i) DTC e-commerce via a Shopify storefront at sofrescousa.com serving health-conscious consumers nationwide, (ii) B2B wholesale and retail distribution — products are sold under the 'Under Pressure' brand at East Coast chains including Publix, Albertson's Market, Lidl, The FreshMarket, Jewel Osco, United, and Market Street, supported by three produce distributors (Via Miami Distributors, Four Seasons Produce, Albert's Fresh Produce), and (iii) a dedicated wholesale portal serving cafes, gyms, and health shops. The company is a privately held, family-owned enterprise tracing back to the Gilman Family's 1942 raw materials distribution business, with operations pivoted into food production in 2009 and into the US market under the Sofresco brand in 2019.

Name

Sofresco

Legal name

Good Crop Inc.

Website

https://sofrescousa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sofresco is a US DTC and retail brand operating under Good Crop Inc., producing cold-pressed juices and functional shots using cold-press extraction combined with High-Pressure Processing. It sells to health-conscious consumers via its Shopify storefront, East Coast grocery chains, and wholesale accounts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cold-Pressed Juices and Functional Shots

NAICS

Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing (31211)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Refrigerated Juices & Smoothies (CRADACAL)

Keywords

• Cold-pressed juices
• Functional health shots
• HPP beverage processing
• Clean label beverages
• Juice subscription service

Headquarters

HQ city

Malvern

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Direct Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales through sofrescousa.com. Customers purchase individual products (cold-pressed juices in 12oz bottles and functional shots in 3.7oz bottles) as one-time purchases. Products are shipped fresh and cold nationwide.
2. Sofresco Prime Subscription: Recurring subscription program (Sofresco Prime) with 15-day or 30-day delivery cycles. Subscribers receive a 5% discount on all future shipments. Payment is processed manually via email payment link each cycle. Multiple products can be bundled in a single subscription.
3. Wholesale / Retail Distribution: B2B wholesale supply to retail chains (Publix, Albertson's Market, Lidl, The FreshMarket, Jewel Osco, United, Market Street) and through distributors (Via Miami Distributors, Four Seasons Produce, Albert's Fresh Produce). Products sold under the 'Under Pressure' brand in stores.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sofresco manufactures and sells 100% natural cold-pressed juices (12oz bottles) and functional shots (3.7oz bottles) processed through High-Pressure Processing (HPP) and cold-press extraction, with no added water, sugar, concentrates, purees, preservatives, or artificial ingredients. The company distributes its products direct-to-consumer through sofrescousa.com (one-time purchases and the Sofresco Prime subscription), through a wholesale portal, and via retailer grocery chains under the 'Under Pressure' brand, primarily across the US East Coast.

Product overview

Sofresco is a cold-pressed juice and functional shot brand with Portuguese roots, founded in 2019 and based in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The company produces 100% natural juices and shots using High-Pressure Processing (HPP) and Cold-Pressed methods with no added water, sugar, or preservatives. The core product portfolio consists of two main categories: Cold-Pressed Juices (12oz bottles including Ginger Pineapple, Mango Banana, Beetroot, Greens, Strawberry Pepper & Mint, and Radiant Root) and Functional Shots (3.7oz bottles including Immunity, Boost, Detox, Collagen, Energy, and Apple Cider Vinegar varieties). Additionally, the company offers various Variety Packs and Combo Packs bundling multiple products, plus the Sofresco Prime subscription platform for recurring deliveries. All products are Non-GMO, Kosher certified, BeVeg certified, and upcycled where applicable.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Immunity Shot Ginger 3.7oz Functional cold-pressed HPP shot made with Peruvian organic ginger, apple, probiotics, and Vitamin C for immune support, sold in multi-bottle packs for individual consumers seeking daily wellness and gut/immune health benefits.
• Boost Shot Turmeric Cayenne 3.7oz Functional cold-pressed HPP shot with turmeric, ginger, pineapple, lemon, cayenne, and black pepper, plus probiotics, targeting anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits for individual consumers.
• Detox Shot Pineapple Spirulina 3.7oz Functional cold-pressed HPP shot combining apple, pineapple, orange, spinach, and green spirulina with probiotics, designed for antioxidant and detox support for individual consumers.
• Collagen Shot Red Fruits 3.7oz Functional cold-pressed HPP shot containing apples, red fruits, upcycled banana, and beetroot with over 2g of collagen per bottle, supporting muscle and skin health for individual consumers.
• Energy Shot Coffeeberry B12 3.7oz Functional cold-pressed HPP energy shot with natural caffeine from coffeeberry fruit (200mg), vitamin B12, probiotics, and upcycled banana, targeting energy and focus for individual consumers.
• Apple Cider Vinegar Raspberry Shot 3.7oz Functional cold-pressed HPP shot combining apple cider vinegar with raspberry and blackcurrant, providing antioxidant and digestive support for individual consumers.
• Ginger Pineapple 12oz Cold-Pressed Juice 12oz cold-pressed HPP juice combining apple, pineapple, lemon, and organic ginger, providing immune-boosting vitamins and antioxidants for daily nutrition by individual consumers.
• Greens 12oz Cold-Pressed Juice 12oz cold-pressed HPP green juice combining apple, cucumber, celery, spinach, and lemon, providing heart-healthy vitamins and minerals for individual consumers.
• Beetroot 12oz Cold-Pressed Juice 12oz cold-pressed HPP juice combining fresh apple, carrot, beetroot, and organic ginger, delivering energy and antioxidant support for individual consumers.
• Mango Banana 12oz Cold-Pressed Juice 12oz cold-pressed HPP juice made from apples, mangos, and upcycled bananas, certified Non-GMO, Upcycled, BeVeg, and Kosher, targeting individual consumers seeking sweet fruit-forward nutrition.
• Strawberry Pepper & Mint 12oz Cold-Pressed Juice 12oz cold-pressed HPP juice made with apple, banana, raspberry, and blueberry with a sweet and sour flavor profile and a hint of pepper and mint, providing antioxidant support for individual consumers.
• Radiant Root 12oz Cold-Pressed Juice 12oz cold-pressed HPP juice combining fresh apples, carrots, lemon, ginger, and turmeric, delivering beta-carotene and antioxidant support for individual consumers.
• Shot Variety Pack - Immunity, Boost, Detox, & Collagen Multi-bottle variety bundle containing six 3.7oz bottles each of Immunity, Boost, Detox, and Collagen shots, priced at $96.00, for individual consumers seeking exposure to Sofresco's functional shot line.
• Shot Variety Pack - Immunity, Boost, Detox, & ACV Multi-bottle variety bundle of six 3.7oz bottles each of Immunity, Boost, Detox, and ACV shots, for individual consumers seeking a varied functional shot starter pack.
• Juice & Shot Combo Variety Pack - Ginger Pineapple, Mango Banana, Radiant Root, Immunity, & Boost Combo pack combining six 12oz bottles each of Ginger Pineapple, Mango Banana, and Radiant Root juices with six 3.7oz bottles each of Immunity and Boost shots, priced at $112.00, for individual consumers seeking a combined juice-and-shot wellness bundle.
• Juice Variety Pack - Ginger Pineapple, Mango Banana, Beetroot, & Radiant Root Multi-bottle bundle of four 12oz cold-pressed juices (Ginger Pineapple, Mango Banana, Beetroot, and Radiant Root) for individual consumers seeking a variety juice pack.
• Juice Variety Pack - Ginger Pineapple, Mango Banana, Beetroot, & Greens Multi-bottle bundle of four 12oz cold-pressed juices (Ginger Pineapple, Mango Banana, Beetroot, and Greens) for individual consumers seeking exposure to multiple cold-pressed juice SKUs.
• Combo Variety Pack - Ginger Pineapple, Mango Banana, Immunity, & Boost Combo pack combining 12oz cold-pressed juices (Ginger Pineapple, Mango Banana) with 3.7oz functional shots (Immunity, Boost) for individual consumers seeking a varied mixed starter pack.
• Combo Variety Pack - Ginger Pineapple, Mango Banana, Greens, Immunity, & Boost Comprehensive combo pack of Ginger Pineapple, Mango Banana, and Greens juices plus Immunity and Boost shots, priced at $120.00, for individual consumers seeking a full-spectrum Sofresco experience.
• Combo Variety Pack - Ginger Pineapple, Mango Banana, Beetroot, Immunity, & Boost Combo pack of Ginger Pineapple, Mango Banana, and Beetroot juices paired with Immunity and Boost functional shots, for individual consumers seeking a balanced juice-plus-shot variety selection.
• Sofresco Prime Subscription Recurring subscription service (Sofresco Prime) allowing customers to receive any Sofresco juices or shots on 15- or 30-day delivery cycles at a 5% subscriber discount, with payment processed via emailed payment link each cycle and bundle flexibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80-day shelf life from production without artificial preservatives
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 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

One partnership is on record.

• Shopify Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationShopify hosts Sofresco's e-commerce platform (sofrescousa.com), providing the online store infrastructure, payment processing (Shop Pay), and PCI-DSS compliant credit card handling. Shopify processes and stores customer transaction data securely.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Juice Press: Direct competitor in cold-pressed juice with retail stores and DTC. Comparable because both target the same health-conscious premium consumer with cold-pressed juices and functional shots, though Juice Press has stronger brick-and-mortar presence and Sofresco has stronger grocery distribution.
• Vive Organic: Direct competitor in the functional shot category. Comparable because both sell immunity, turmeric, and other functional shots targeting health-conscious consumers, with overlapping distribution in grocery and natural food channels.
• Suja Life: Direct competitor producing organic cold-pressed juices and functional shots with nationwide retail distribution. Highly comparable because of shared cold-press production method, organic/clean-label positioning, and overlapping functional shot SKUs (immunity, turmeric, detox).
• Pulp & Press: Premium cold-pressed juice company with DTC and limited retail. Comparable because both produce cold-pressed juices with clean-label positioning targeting health-conscious consumers at premium price points, though Pulp & Press has stronger DTC brand presence.
• Evolution Fresh: Cold-pressed juice and smoothie brand owned by Innocent/Coca-Cola. Comparable because it uses HPP technology to produce premium cold-pressed juices with nationwide grocery distribution, occupying similar shelf space and consumer segments as Sofresco.
• Pressed Juicery: Direct competitor in the premium cold-pressed juice category with both retail and DTC distribution. Comparable because both produce cold-pressed juices using HPP-equivalent technology targeting health-conscious consumers at premium price points, with overlapping functional shot lines.

Emerging players

• Tractor Beverage Co. Premium functional beverage brand with foodservice and retail distribution. Comparable as a competing premium functional beverage targeting health-conscious consumers with clean-label ingredients, though Tractor focuses on non-alcoholic better-for-you sodas and drinks rather than juice.
• Daily Harvest: DTC-first functional food brand with subscription model. Comparable because of overlapping health-conscious consumer base and DTC subscription mechanics, though Daily Harvest focuses on frozen smoothies and meals rather than cold-pressed juices.
• Health-Ade Kombucha: Premium functional beverage brand with strong grocery distribution and similar positioning. Comparable as a competing premium functional beverage in the same refrigerated section, targeting health-conscious consumers, though focused on kombucha rather than juice.

Broad incumbents

• Bolthouse Farms: Large incumbent beverage and fresh produce company with extensive grocery distribution. Comparable because it produces premium juices and functional beverages competing for similar shelf space, though it has much broader scale, multiple categories (dressings, smoothies), and national DSD networks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sofresco.usa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sofrescousa
• Instagraminstagram.com/sofresco.usa

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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