Jumex
Jumex is a 100% Mexican, privately held beverage company founded in 1961, owned by Vilore Foods, that manufactures and distributes 16+ fruit-based beverage sub-brands — juices, nectars, sports drinks, functional hydration, energy drinks, and water — across Mexican retail and an expanding U.S. footprint through Walmart, Albertsons, and other grocery banners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1961
- HeadquartersMexico City, Mexico
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Jumex does
Jumex (legal name: Grupo Jumex) is a 100% Mexican, privately held food and beverage company founded in 1961 and headquartered in Mexico City, operating under the ownership of diversified conglomerate Vilore Foods (which also controls La Costeña). The company manufactures and distributes a broad portfolio of fruit-based beverages across 16+ sub-brands, including juices and nectars (Jumex, Jumex Único Fresco, Jumex Cero, Jumex Vigor, Jumex Bida, Blist, Pau Pau), children's drinks (Jumexito, Pau Pau), sports hydration (Jumex Sport), functional hydration (Jumex Hydrolit, Hydrolit +Advance), energy drinks (XOT Energy), purified and mineralized water (Jumex Mía), carbonated fruit drinks (Frutástica, XODA, Jumex Amí), and tomato/clam juice (Kermato). Core manufacturing technology centers on fruit-based beverage processing, packaging innovation (notably the proprietary "Lata Botella" can-bottle format pioneered in 2007), and multi-format packaging including cans, glass, Tetra Brik, and Tetra Prisma. In 2026 the company expanded beyond beverages into snacks with the launch of GoMix fruit gummies.
The business model is traditional consumer packaged goods: Jumex generates revenue through one-time unit sales of its branded beverage and snack products via retail distribution channels. In Mexico, products are sold across supermarkets, convenience stores, and 'tienditas' (corner stores), with consumer segments spanning general family consumption, children, athletes and fitness consumers (via Liga BBVA MX Femenil and Olympic athlete sponsorships), and health-conscious consumers (via zero-sugar and functional lines). In the United States, the company is executing a coordinated expansion through major retailers including Walmart (national rollout of Hydrolit +Advance; GoMix Gummies in Texas, Iowa, Illinois), Albertsons (West Texas, New Mexico), and 400+ Southern California grocery stores for the Odwalla juice line. Marketing leverages sports sponsorships (Club América, Liga BBVA MX Femenil), entertainment sponsorships (La Casa de los Famosos), social media, and the cause-marketing 'Hidratación con Causa' program partnered with the Kardias Foundation. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and follows standard supermarket and convenience store price points in both Mexico and the U.S.
Jumex firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Jumex
- Legal name
- Grupo Jumex
- Website
- https://jumex.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1961
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Jumex is a 100% Mexican, privately held beverage company founded in 1961, owned by Vilore Foods, that manufactures and distributes 16+ fruit-based beverage sub-brands — juices, nectars, sports drinks, functional hydration, energy drinks, and water — across Mexican retail and an expanding U.S. footprint through Walmart, Albertsons, and other grocery banners.
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Jumex industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Non-alcoholic fruit-based beverages
- NAICS
- Soft Drink Manufacturing (312111), Other Snack Food Manufacturing (311919)
- SIC
- Beverages (2080), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Juice & Nectar Production (Including Juice Drinks) (AFAFABAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Sports Drinks & Hydration Beverages (CRADAHAK), Non-Carbonated Soft Drinks (Juice Drinks, Lemonades, Fruit Drinks) (CRADAHAB), Fruit Snacks & Dried Fruit (CRADABAJ), Still Soft Drinks & Flavored Waters (Non-Carbonated) (AFAFABAB)
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Where Jumex is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mexico City
- HQ country
- Mexico
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Jumex business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Beverage Product Sales: Jumex generates revenue through the sale of its diverse portfolio of fruit-based beverages including juices, nectars, carbonated drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks, and functional hydration products. The company sells through retail distribution channels across Mexico and expanding into the United States market.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Jumex product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Jumex manufactures and sells a broad portfolio of fruit-based beverages under multiple sub-brands, including juices, nectars, flavored waters, sports drinks, energy drinks, hydration solutions, children's beverages, carbonated drinks, orangeades, and clamato. The company has expanded beyond beverages into the snack category with the GoMix fruit gummies line, made with real fruit juice. Products are sold through retail distribution channels across Mexico and the United States.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Jumex Único Fresco®: 100% natural juice with Anti-OX properties
- Jumexito®
- Jumex Cero®
- XODA®
- Jumex Sport®
- Jumex Amí®
- Jumex Mía®
- Jumex Hydrolit®
- Frutástica®
- XOT Energy®
- Blist®
- Jumex Bida®
- Pau Pau®
- Jumex Vigor®
- Kermato®
- Odwalla®
- GoMix™
Products and services
- Jumex Juices and Nectars Jumex's flagship line of fruit juices and nectars made with real fruit juice and pulp, available in various flavors and formats including the iconic 335 ml can, glass bottles, and Tetra Brik cartons. Targeted at general Mexican consumers for everyday family refreshment.
- Jumex Hydrolit +Advance Functional hydration beverage with electrolytes, no sugar, and no calories, designed for health-conscious consumers seeking hydration benefits. Winner of the 2026 Product of the Year USA Award in the Hydration category, selected by 40,000 American shoppers surveyed by Kantar.
- Jumex GoMix Gummies Fruit gummies made with real fruit juice, available in Original Mix and Spicy Original Mix varieties. Marks Jumex's entry into the snack and confectionery category beyond its traditional beverage portfolio, distributed through Walmart and Albertsons in the U.S. market.
- Jumex Sport
- XOT Energy Caffeinated energy drink with fruit juice and Mexican-inspired flavors. Part of the broader Jumex caffeinated beverages market partnership with AriZona.
- Jumexito Children's Juice 100% fruit juice enriched with vitamins B3, B6, and B12, designed for children, with no added sugars and kid-friendly packaging featuring Paw Patrol and Lilo & Stitch collaborations for school lunchbox occasions.
- Jumex Cero Zero-sugar juice with less than 20 kcal per serving, designed for health-conscious consumers seeking fruit-based beverages without added sugar.
- Jumex Mía Purified Water Purified and mineralized water positioned with cause-marketing tied to gender equality and the Hidratación con Causa initiative supporting Liga BBVA MX Femenil and the Kardias Foundation.
- XODA Premium Sodas Premium sodas with fruit juice and mint extract, low in calories, targeting consumers seeking differentiated carbonated beverage options.
- Kermato Clamato Tomato and clam juice beverage (clamato) with spices, part of Jumex's specialty beverage range for traditional Mexican flavor occasions.
- Odwalla Juices Odwalla juice line distributed by Jumex through Vilore Foods in the U.S. market, available in 400+ Southern California grocery stores with national expansion planned for Q2.
Quantifiable outcome
- 2026 Product of the Year USA Award Winner in Hydration category, selected by 40,000 American shoppers surveyed by Kantar
Companies that use Jumex
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Jumex technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
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Feature1 record
Jumex partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- Liga BBVA MX FemenilcoreJumex serves as official hydrator of the Liga BBVA MX Femenil through its 'Hidratación con Causa' campaign. The partnership supports women's football development in Mexico, with Jumex Sport, Jumex Hydrolit, and Jumex Mía products supporting the 18 teams of the league. Per liter sold, Jumex contributes to the development of women's football.
- Kardias FoundationcoreJumex Mía partners with Kardias, a civil organization dedicated to facilitating access to high-specialty medical care for Mexican children born with heart disease. The partnership includes the annual Carrera Kardias TUDN running event that raises funds for heart surgeries for children from low-income families.
- Club AméricaflagshipJumex is an official sponsor of Club América, one of Mexico's largest football teams. The partnership brings the brand to fans through stadium presence, with Jumex accompanying the fanbase 'con sabor, energía y orgullo' (with flavor, energy and pride).
- La Casa de los FamososflagshipJumex is an official sponsor of 'La Casa de los Famosos' (Big Brother celebrity show), positioning the brand alongside popular entertainment content. The sponsorship connects the brand with Mexican and Hispanic audiences during prime-time viewing.
- Vilore FoodsflagshipVilore Foods is the parent company of Jumex and manages the brand along with other heritage Mexican brands like La Costeña. Vilore Foods celebrated Día de Muertos with dual celebrations in New York City and San Antonio involving Jumex and La Costeña brands.
- AriZonacoreJumex has a partnership expansion with AriZona in the caffeinated beverages market. The partnership is mentioned as one of the major industry developments in the global caffeinated beverages market projected to reach USD 479.74 billion by 2032.
- WalmartcoreWalmart serves as a major U.S. retail distribution partner for Jumex products. The company completed a rollout of GoMix Gummies into select Walmart stores across Texas, Iowa, and Illinois, plus Walmart.com. Hydrolit +Advance is available nationwide at Walmart and other retailers.
- AlbertsonsminorAlbertsons serves as a retail distribution partner for GoMix gummies in West Texas and New Mexico markets as part of Jumex's initial U.S. retail expansion strategy.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Jumex competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Bonafont: Bonafont is a leading Mexican bottled water brand owned by Danone with national distribution. It competes directly with Jumex Mía in the purified and mineralized water segment and shares the Mexican mass-market retail channel strategy.
- Jarritos: Jarritos is a heritage Mexican soda brand with strong US Hispanic distribution. It competes directly with Jumex's Frutástica and XODA carbonated fruit-flavored beverages and shares the Mexican-heritage brand positioning aimed at Hispanic consumers.
- AriZona Iced Tea: AriZona is a broad-line beverage company and Jumex's strategic partner in the caffeinated beverages market. Their portfolio overlap spans fruit-based drinks, energy, and iced beverages, with shared target consumers and complementary distribution.
- Electrolit: Electrolit is a Mexican pharmaceutical-grade hydration beverage with strong US Hispanic market share. It is a direct competitor to Jumex's Hydrolit line in the functional hydration category and exemplifies the same Mexican-origin hydration playbook Jumex is executing.
- Del Valle: Del Valle is the leading juice and nectar brand in Mexico, now part of Coca-Cola FEMSA's portfolio. It is Jumex's most direct head-to-head competitor in the Mexican juice/nectar category, with comparable SKU breadth across fruit flavors and packaging formats.
- Sidral Mundet: Sidral Mundet is a Mexican apple-flavored soda owned by Coca-Cola FEMSA, positioned as an iconic Mexican heritage brand. It competes with Jumex's XODA and Frutástica lines in the Mexican soda category and shares similar nostalgia-driven brand positioning.
Broad incumbents
- Vitaminwater (Glaceau): Vitaminwater is a Coca-Cola-owned functional hydration brand with strong lifestyle positioning. It competes with Hydrolit +Advance in the US functional hydration space and represents the kind of well-resourced incumbent Jumex must out-position with its Hispanic heritage and award credentials.
- Gatorade: Gatorade is PepsiCo's flagship sports drink brand and the dominant player in the sports hydration category worldwide. It competes with Jumex Sport in Mexico and represents the scale competitor Jumex must differentiate against in sports performance positioning.
- Tropicana: Tropicana is a leading US juice brand owned by PepsiCo with broad national distribution. It competes with Jumex's core juice and nectar portfolio at US retailers and represents the scale incumbent Jumex must displace or differentiate against in its US expansion.
Emerging players
- Bodyarmor: BodyArmor is a fast-growing sports and hydration beverage now owned by Coca-Cola. It competes with Jumex Sport and Hydrolit +Advance across the US sports and functional hydration categories and exemplifies the well-capitalized challenger dynamic Jumex faces.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Jumex
What does Jumex do?
Jumex manufactures and sells a broad portfolio of fruit-based beverages under multiple sub-brands, including juices, nectars, flavored waters, sports drinks, energy drinks, hydration solutions, children's beverages, carbonated drinks, orangeades, and clamato. The company has expanded beyond beverages into the snack category with the GoMix fruit gummies line, made with real fruit juice. Products are sold through retail distribution channels across Mexico and the United States.
Is Jumex a public or private company?
Jumex is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Jumex founded?
Jumex was founded in 1961.
Where is Jumex based?
Jumex is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico, in the Latin America region.
How does Jumex make money?
One revenue line is on record: beverage Product Sales.
Who are Jumex's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Bonafont, Jarritos, AriZona Iced Tea, Electrolit, Del Valle and Sidral Mundet. Broad incumbents are Vitaminwater (Glaceau), Gatorade and Tropicana. Bodyarmor is listed as an emerging player.
Does Jumex have an API?
No public API is recorded for Jumex.
What industry is Jumex in?
Jumex's product category is Non-alcoholic fruit-based beverages. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAFABAC, Juice & Nectar Production (Including Juice Drinks), with a secondary code of CRADAHAK, Sports Drinks & Hydration Beverages. Its NAICS code is 312111 and its SIC code is 2080.