Name

Refriango

Legal name

Refriango

Website

https://refriango.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Alcoholic and Alcoholic Beverages

NAICS

Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Soft Drink Manufacturing (312111), Distilleries (31214), Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086), Malt Beverages (2082), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Soft Drink & Carbonated Beverage Syrups (AFAFAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Concentrates, Syrups & Bases Manufacturing (AFAFABAM), Beverage Import/Export & Cross-Border Wholesale (AFAIAGAL)

Keywords

• Beverage manufacturing
• Soft drink production
• Alcoholic beverages
• Juice bottling
• FMCG distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Luanda

HQ country

Angola

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Beverage Production and Distribution: Refriango produces and distributes a diverse portfolio of beverages including soft drinks, juices, water, energy drinks, and alcoholic beverages. Revenue is generated through direct sales to retailers, wholesalers, and consumers across Angola, DRC, and export markets.
2. International Brand Representation: As exclusive representative of prestigious international companies (Diageo, Coca-Cola, Super Bock Group, Pascual, Moët Hennessy), Refriango generates revenue through production, bottling, and distribution of these brands in Angola.
3. Export Revenue: Currently exports to more than 10 countries, generating international revenue through distribution partnerships in various African nations and Portugal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Refriango manufactures and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of beverages including soft drinks, juices, water, energy drinks, beer, ciders, spirits, and wines across Angola, DRC, and 10+ export markets. The company owns 16 brands (including market leaders Blue, Pura, Nutry, Tutti, Tigra, and Jade Cider) and holds exclusive Angola representation/distribution rights for international brands including Coca-Cola, Diageo, Super Bock Group, Moët Hennessy, and Pascual. Production occurs at the 42-hectare Kikuxi industrial complex in Luanda with 1.9 billion liters annual capacity across 24 filling lines.

Product overview

Refriango is a beverage company specializing in production and distribution of soft drinks, juices, waters, energy drinks, and alcoholic beverages. The company operates one of the largest industrial complexes in Africa (42 hectares) with annual production capacity of 1.9 billion liters and 24 filling lines supporting over 150 products. Refriango's portfolio includes 16 brands including own brands (Blue, Red Cola, Speed, Welwitschia, Tutti, Nutry, Super Cuia, Pura, Tigra, Brava, Birra, Jade) and exclusively distributed international brands (Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Schweppes, Super Bock, Cristal, Smirnoff Ice, Gordon's, various spirits). The company exports to more than 10 countries including Democratic Republic of Congo (main market), Portugal, Republic of Congo, Guinea-Conakry, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé and Príncipe, South Africa, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blue: Soft drink brand with multiple flavors including Passion fruit, Pineapple, Lemon & Lime, Orange, Coconut & Pineapple and Ginger Lemon. First 100% Angolan soft drink brand launched in 2005.
• Pura
• Nutry
• Tutti
• Tigra
• Jade
• Speed
• Red Cola
• Welwitschia
• Super Cuia
• Brava
• Birra
• Tropicana
• Gaivota

Products and services

• Blue Flagship Angolan soft drink brand, the first 100% locally produced and marketed soft drink in Angola (since 2005), available in multiple flavors including Passion fruit, Pineapple, Lemon & Lime, Orange, Coconut & Pineapple, and Ginger Lemon; market leader targeted at general consumers and youth in Angola and export markets.
• Red Cola Cola beverage positioned as the cola of Angola for young generations, available in multiple formats; part of Refriango's owned soft drink portfolio.
• Speed Energy drink combining taurine and caffeine for an energy boost to overcome physical or mental tiredness; targeted at consumers seeking energy and stimulation.
• Welwitschia Tonic water brand created in Angola in 2006, offering balanced freshness, fizziness, and quinine bitterness; noted for quinine-related malaria prevention properties.
• Tutti Range of perfectly blended exotic fruit juices targeting consumers seeking premium juice options.
• Nutry Leading juice and soft drink brand trusted by Angolan families, offering soft drinks and juices with unique flavors and natural ingredients; portfolio of over 22 products.
• Super Cuia Juice brand featuring Angola's famous superhero character, connected to a Garden of Joy theme with delicious fruits.
• Pura Number one water brand in Angola since 2007, available in 33cl, 50cl, 1.5L, and 5L formats; includes functional waters with moringa extract, Erva Príncipe, and vitamins for sports, health, and well-being.
• Pura Functional Waters Functional water line from the Pura brand with moringa extract, Erva Príncipe, and vitamins reinforcing benefits associated with water consumption; targeted at sports, health, and well-being consumers.
• Minute Maid Juice brand that complements meals providing essential nutrients for body and mind functioning.
• Tropicana Drink combining red wine with highest quality fruits, positioned as fun and easygoing for parties and meals.
• Tigra Pilsner beer designed in Munich by Doemens Institute, bringing centuries-old German beermaking experience to Angolan consumers; a national product with sophistication and international quality seal.
• Brava Craft beer with cloudy colour and passionate body, made with carefully selected ingredients.
• Birra Light and refreshing beer positioned for consumers seeking happiness in simplicity.
• Jade Cider and energy drink combination targeting young social circles, positioned as easygoing, vibrant, and party-oriented.
• Smirnoff Ice Ready-to-drink alcoholic beverage available in Original and Guaraná variants, produced locally via the DIREF joint venture with Diageo.
• Gordon's Pink & Welwitschia Ready-to-drink cocktail combining No. 1 gin in the world with No. 1 Angolan tonic (Welwitschia) and the sweetness of red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, blackcurrant).
• White Horse Blended Scotch Whisky Premium blended Scotch whisky registered since 1890, with distinctive character celebrating camaraderie and freedom.
• MrDowell's Blended Whiskey Award-winning blended whiskey with bonding of whisky and select Indian malts from master blenders.
• Coca-Cola American soft drink brand created in 1886, distributed in Angola by Refriango following the 2022 partnership with The Coca-Cola Company.
• Fanta Intense and vibrant fruit-tasting soft drink distributed in Angola via the Coca-Cola partnership with Refriango.
• Sprite Refreshing Lemon-Lime-flavored soft drink distributed in Angola via the Coca-Cola partnership with Refriango.
• Schweppes Premium mixer brand with long-lasting fizziness and balanced taste, distributed in Angola.
• Super Bock Portuguese beer, the only Portuguese beer to win 37 consecutive Monde Selection gold medals, made from entirely natural ingredients and distributed in Angola by Refriango via the Super Bock Group partnership.
• Cristal Superior quality Portuguese beer since 1890, light golden pilsner, distributed in Angola by Refriango via the Super Bock Group partnership.
• Gaivota High-quality wine made from meticulously selected grape varieties, available in red and white, distributed in Angola by Refriango.

Quantifiable outcome

• First Angolan FMCG company to achieve FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Kuena PlatformmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2025Refriango and Kuena Platform signed an Institutional Cooperation Protocol to expand and professionalize the VoleiBlue Project. The partnership aims to cover more schools and students, refurbish school facilities, and ensure competitive excellence of Blue Volei Clube. Joint commitment to sports as a tool for building future and training conscious citizens.
• Semana Rosa AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2025Welwítschia partnered with Semana Rosa Association for Education is Prevention talk on World Malaria Day, donating 1,000 mosquito nets to Prenda Hospital and Kalawenda community.
• AIPA (Piaget Institute of Angola Association)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2023The OMAZA project, funded by Coca-Cola System in Angola ($100,000), aims to improve access to water and sanitation in Calumbo market, Mazozo, and Cabala communities. Project includes 3 manual water pumps providing over 26 million liters annually, benefiting 1,500+ families.
• ForAfrikaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2023Partnership to establish recycling points in Benguela and Lobito cities, promoting environmental sustainability and circular economy. First phase aims to raise awareness among 50,000 inhabitants.
• UNESCO/CNU-AngolamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2023Environmental Education in Schools project installing recycling points in 10 schools in Luanda, training 20,000 students in environmental sustainability. Includes Planet Ocean competition for combating plastic pollution.
• PascualmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Refriango and Pascual launched a dairy project in Angola through the joint venture LACTO-RP, producing UHT milk and powdered milk. Their ambition is to become market leaders and help achieve food self-sufficiency in Angola.
• Coca-Cola CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2022In 2022, The Coca-Cola Company and Refriango formalized a partnership for the production, bottling, and distribution of Coca-Cola products in Angola. Refriango was designated as the recognized partner for its quality levels and best industrial practices. The partnership includes social responsibility initiatives such as water supply projects in communities without access and environmental projects promoting selective solid waste collection.
• DiageocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018In 2018, Refriango formed a strategic partnership with Diageo, resulting in the creation of DIREF - Beverage Industry. This Angolan company produces high-quality alcoholic beverages combining Diageo's global expertise with Refriango's market leadership. Products include Gordon's London Dry, VAT69, White Horse, Mr Dowell's, Smirnoff Ice variants, and Gordon's Welwitschia.
• Super Bock GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSuper Bock Group is the largest Portuguese company in refreshing beverages. Refriango distributes their beer brands (Super Bock, Carlsberg), waters (Pedras, Vitalis), and ciders (Somersby) in Angola. The Portuguese company is predominantly owned by Carlsberg Group (44%) and VIACER Group (56%).
• EcoAngolaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Nutry brand for permaculture actions and sustainable agriculture, where families can engage in planting trees and track their plants. Digital platform campaign where children create content and trees are planted for each post.
• Guardiões da Costa MwangoléminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partnership for environmental sustainability project in Lobito and Benguela, establishing recycling points and promoting best practices for waste management.
• Nação Verde AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANV manages recycling points in schools and communities, conducts environmental education training, and co-organizes World Clean Up Day events. Over 2,000 volunteers participated collecting 30 tons of solid waste.
• PumangolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstallation of 8 recycling points at Pumangol fuel stations in Luanda for recycling paper, cardboard, glass, and PET plastic.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Heineken: Global brewer with significant African operations (Nigeria, Ethiopia, DRC). Comparable to Refriango in African brewing footprint, premium beer rollouts and multi-country distribution depth.
• SABMiller / AB InBev Africa: Global brewer with deep African presence (e.g., Cuca in Angola). Comparable to Refriango's Tigra/Birra/Brava beer portfolio and the on-trade distribution capability in African markets.
• Diageo: World's largest spirits producer and JV partner to Refriango via DIREF. Comparable through its African distribution muscle, premium spirits portfolio (Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Gordon's) and emerging-market premiumization strategy.
• Suntory Beverage & Food: Multi-category beverage company (soft drinks, water, energy) with emerging-market presence. Comparable to Refriango in brand-led multi-category strategy and water/functional-beverage expansion.
• Nestlé Waters / Nestlé: Global beverage/FMCG incumbent with strong bottled water and juice franchises. Comparable to Refriango's Pura water leadership and Minute Maid distribution, and broader FMCG scale model in emerging markets.

Direct peers

• Coca-Cola HBC: Bottling partner for The Coca-Cola Company across Europe and Africa. Directly comparable to Refriango's Coca-Cola bottling/distribution franchise in Angola and the multi-country bottling-led model.
• Britvic: Multi-category branded soft drinks and juice producer (PepsiCo UK bottler). Closely comparable to Refriango in brand-led multi-beverage portfolio, production scale and exclusive bottling partnerships.
• Castel Group: French-African beverage conglomerate operating in 20+ African countries across beer, soft drinks and wine. Closest comparable to Refriango in business model (multi-category beverage manufacturing + distribution in Africa), portfolio breadth and emerging-market execution.
• Pascual (Calidad Pascual): Spanish dairy and beverage company; JV partner with Refriango via LACTO-RP. Directly comparable through its multi-category dairy/beverage production model and emerging-market joint-venture strategy.

Emerging players

• BGI (Bakhresa Group / Bakhresa Food Products): East African diversified food and beverage group operating across Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi. Comparable to Refriango as a regionally dominant multi-category beverage manufacturer scaling across African borders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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