Soda Folk

What Soda Folk does

Soda Folk is a UK-based craft soft drinks brand operating as SODA FOLK LTD, a private limited company incorporated in England and Wales (company number 13333224) and part of Wellness Capital Ltd. The company produces and sells four flavoured craft sodas — Blueberry, Cherry, Root Beer, and Cream Soda — formulated with real fruit juices (e.g., cherry juice from concentrate 5%, blueberry juice from concentrate 3.1%), natural flavourings, and reduced-sugar sweeteners including stevia and erythritol. Products are positioned as 100% vegan, gluten-free, caffeine-free, and free from artificial ingredients, with notable ingredient callouts such as Madagascan vanilla extract and Canadian maple syrup. Manufacturing follows conventional beverage production processes; no proprietary technology, patents, or trademarks have been disclosed, and differentiation is driven by ingredient sourcing and brand positioning rather than technical IP.

The business operates three distribution channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via sodafolk.com with standard (£3.95) and express (£4.95) shipping to mainland England, Scotland, and Wales, and free delivery on orders over £30; Amazon UK marketplace for 24-pack single-can orders; and wholesale supply to a network of independent stockists including pubs, restaurants, bars, and retailers, with active recruitment via a "Be a Stockist" page. Revenue is generated exclusively through one-time purchase transactions across these channels — there is no subscription or recurring contract layer. The company targets two primary segments: UK consumers seeking authentic American-style soda flavours made with natural ingredients, and hospitality/retail stockists seeking differentiated beverage ranges for their venues.

Soda Folk operates with 1-10 employees from a registered office at Windfall House, St Albans, Hertfordshire, and uses a third-party fulfilment warehouse operated by Boughey Distribution Ltd in Nantwich. Marketing is content-led, combining blog and recipe content, an email newsletter, organic social media, and community campaigns centred on the "Good Folk" / "Can Heroes" programme that features real-life unsung heroes on cans. The brand has established partnerships with St. Albans City Women's Football Team (shirt sponsorship), Semble (community heroes recognition), and Hilltop Honey (joint recipe content). No external venture capital or private equity funding has been disclosed.

Name

Soda Folk

Legal name

SODA FOLK LTD

Website

https://www.sodafolk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Soda Folk is a UK-based craft soft drinks brand producing four natural-flavoured sodas — Blueberry, Cherry, Root Beer, and Cream Soda — sold via its own e-commerce site, Amazon UK, and wholesale stockists serving UK consumers and independent hospitality venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Soft Drinks

NAICS

Soft Drink Manufacturing (312111), Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing (31211)

SIC

Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Still Soft Drinks & Flavored Waters (Non-Carbonated) (AFAFABAB)

Keywords

• Craft soft drinks
• Natural sodas
• Vegan beverages
• Reduced sugar soda
• Flavoured carbonated drinks

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Albans

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales through their website sodafolk.com with standard and express shipping options. Free delivery on orders over £30.
2. Amazon Marketplace Sales: 24-pack single can orders sold through Amazon UK for reliable delivery. Single pack orders handled through Amazon platform.
3. Wholesale to Stockists: Wholesale supply to independent retailers, pubs, restaurants, and other stockists who purchase bulk orders for resale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Soda Folk is a UK craft soda brand that produces and sells four flavours of natural sodas (Blueberry Soda, Cherry Soda, Root Beer, and Cream Soda) packaged as 24-pack cans for direct-to-consumer and wholesale distribution. Products use real, natural ingredients such as Madagascan vanilla extract, Canadian maple syrup, and real fruit juices, with reduced-sugar formulations using stevia and erythritol. All offerings are 100% vegan, gluten-free, and free from artificial additives.

Product overview

Soda Folk is a craft soda brand offering four main flavoured soda products sold as 24-pack cans: Blueberry Soda, Cherry Soda, Root Beer, and Cream Soda. All products are marketed as premium, great-tasting sodas made with natural ingredients, free from artificial additives, and are suitable for vegans and gluten-free diets. The company emphasises bold flavours, reduced-sugar formulations using natural sweeteners (stevia and erythritol), and a charitable 'Can Heroes' community initiative featuring real-life heroes on their cans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blueberry Soda

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St. Albans City Women's Football TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsorship of the Women's away shirt at St. Albans FC. Partnership embraces collaboration and the transformative influence of sports on communities. Consumers can enjoy craft sodas at the clubhouse while supporting sports and community.
• SembleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Semble to reward unsung heroes and shout about community work through their Hall of Fame nominees programme featuring community champions.
• Hilltop HoneyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborated with Hilltop Honey for a cocktail recipe featuring their Blueberry Muffin Soda. Joint marketing through recipe content.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fentimans: UK-based premium craft soft drinks and mixer brand (ginger beer, rose lemonade, tonic) positioned on natural botanicals and distinctive glass packaging. Closely comparable to Soda Folk in target consumer (UK adults seeking premium sodas), channel mix (hospitality + retail), and natural-ingredient positioning.
• Fever-Tree: UK premium mixer brand (tonics, ginger beer, colas) competing in the same premium drinks-on-premise occasion that Soda Folk targets with its root beer, cream soda, and cherry variants. Highly relevant peer for premium mixer use cases and UK stockist economics.
• Dalston's Cola: UK craft cola brand with reduced-sugar, natural-ingredient positioning and strong on-premise presence in bars and indie retailers. Directly comparable to Soda Folk on premium craft cola/soda positioning, UK-focused distribution, and better-for-you formulation.
• Luscombe Drinks: Devon-based premium soft drinks brand (elderflower, ginger beer, cherry) sold through UK farm shops, delis, pubs, and restaurants. Directly comparable on craft soda flavour profile, premium independent retail channel, and natural-ingredient storytelling.
• Cawston Press: UK premium sparkling soft drinks brand (apple, elderflower, rhubarb) distributed through major UK grocers and hospitality. Comparable on premium natural soft drinks positioning and DTC/wholesale channel mix.

Broad incumbents

• Old Jamaica: Established UK ginger beer and soda brand owned by AG Barr. Comparable on carbonated soft drinks category and UK grocery/hospitality distribution, though at much larger scale and broader portfolio than Soda Folk.
• Vimto: Iconic UK cordial and soft drinks brand (AG Barr) with deep penetration in UK grocery, convenience, and foodservice. Comparable on UK soft drinks category, though Vimto operates at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio than Soda Folk.
• Coca-Cola Company: Global soft drinks incumbent whose mainstream cola and flavoured soda portfolio defines the UK category against which all craft entrants like Soda Folk compete on shelf, in hospitality, and on consumer mindshare.

Emerging players

• Jones Soda: North American craft soda brand known for bold flavours, customer-submitted photo labels, and quirky brand voice. Comparable on craft soda category, distinctive can branding, and direct-to-consumer plus retail channel mix.
• Olipop: US better-for-you functional soda brand positioned on natural ingredients, prebiotics, and reduced sugar. Comparable on the better-for-you soda positioning and the broader premium craft soda category, though Olipop leans functional whereas Soda Folk leans flavour-led.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SodaFolk
• Facebookfacebook.com/sodafolk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/soda-folk-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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