Juiceworks

What Juiceworks does

Juiceworks Ltd is a BRC AA-accredited contract manufacturer of soft drinks and desserts, operating from a single Manchester facility established in 2002 and held since 2018 by Crest Oil Holdings Ltd, the parent group of Olympic Foods Ltd. The company produces beverages and desserts on behalf of brand owners, retailers, foodservice operators and private label buyers, using hot fill, pasteurisation, aseptic filling and extended shelf life (ESL) processing across PET and HDPE bottles (200ml to 1,000ml) and aseptic cup and pot formats (80ml to 250ml). Its stated annual capacity exceeds 250 million units, and the technical team supports full new product development from brief through formulation, trials, specification sign-off and commercial launch, rather than fill-to-spec only.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-unit contract manufacturing and co-packing pricing, supplemented by private label production and a small own-brand portfolio of three sub-brands (Juiceworks — juices and jellies; D-Zert — aseptic desserts and jellies; Desfruitas — functional fruit drinks) totalling approximately 22 SKUs. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: an enquiry-based website with capability pack downloads, supported by LinkedIn presence and an Europages B2B directory listing, with the company explicitly stating that most customers are acquired through word of mouth. Pricing is quote-based with minimum order quantities that vary by product type and packaging, and engagements typically span multi-year contracts. Customer segments include major UK grocery retailers, foodservice operators, wholesale and cash & carry channels, emerging innovation brands, and private label buyers. The company employs 25+ people with over 100 years of combined experience across commercial, NPD, production, supply chain and technical functions, and operates under BRC AA, HACCP, Modern Slavery Act and Carbon Reduction Plan compliance frameworks.

Name

Juiceworks

Legal name

Juiceworks Ltd

Website

https://juiceworks.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Juiceworks Ltd is a BRC AA-accredited Manchester-based contract manufacturer of soft drinks and desserts, supplying major UK retailers, foodservice operators, innovation brands and private label buyers via hot fill, pasteurisation and aseptic filling across bottles and cups at 250M+ unit annual capacity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beverage & Dessert Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Soft Drink Manufacturing (312111)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Concentrate/Syrup & Flavor Base Contract Manufacturing (AFAFAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Juice & Nectar Production (Including Juice Drinks) (AFAFABAC), Refrigerated Juices & Smoothies (CRADACAL)

Keywords

• Contract beverage manufacturing
• Dessert co-packing
• Private label drinks
• Aseptic filling services
• Soft drinks manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing: Manufacturing beverages and desserts on behalf of brand owners, retailers and foodservice operators. Revenue generated through per-unit production pricing based on format, volume and process requirements. Includes own-label and private label production.
2. Co-Packing Services: Full co-packing including product formulation, manufacturing, filling, labelling and packaging. Services range from concept to shelf-ready products or individual process components.
3. Own Brand Sales: Three own brands (Juiceworks, D-Zert, Desfruitas) sold through retail channels, generating product revenue from beverages, desserts and fruit drinks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Juiceworks is a BRC AA-accredited contract manufacturer of soft drinks and desserts operating from a single Manchester facility with 250M+ annual unit capacity. Core offerings include contract manufacturing, co-packing, new product development, and private label production across PET/HDPE bottles (200ml to 1,000ml) and aseptic cups (80ml to 250ml), supported by hot fill, pasteurisation, aseptic filling and ESL technologies, complemented by three own-brand sub-brands.

Product overview

Juiceworks Ltd operates as a BRC AA-accredited contract manufacturer of soft drinks and desserts from its Manchester facility, offering co-packing, private label, and NPD services alongside three own-brand sub-brands. The own-brand portfolio consists of Juiceworks (chilled and ambient soft drinks, juices, and jellies — 9 products), D-Zert (premium aseptic desserts and jellies — 8 products), and Desfruitas (functional fruit drinks with 5-a-day credentials — 5 products). Core manufacturing capabilities span hot fill, pasteurisation, aseptic filling, and ESL processing across PET/HDPE bottles (200ml–1,000ml) and aseptic cups (80ml–250ml), with a combined annual capacity exceeding 250 million units. The company also provides full NPD, trials, and co-packing services from brief to shelf-ready finished goods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• D-Zert: Premium desserts and jellies produced using aseptic cup filling technology. Extended shelf life. Suitable for retail and foodservice.
• Desfruitas

Products and services

• Contract Manufacturing (Soft Drinks & Desserts) Full-scope contract manufacturing of soft drinks and desserts for brand owners, retailers, and foodservice operators from a BRC AA-accredited Manchester facility. Spans hot fill, pasteurisation, and aseptic filling; PET/HDPE bottle formats from 200ml to 1,000ml; and aseptic cup/pot formats from 80ml to 250ml, with annual capacity exceeding 250M units.
• Co-Packing Services Full co-packing services spanning the entire product lifecycle — from brief and NPD (formulation, format, feasibility) through production trials, shelf-life testing, full-scale manufacturing, QA, labelling, and packaging. Supports both hot-fill and aseptic processing for soft drinks and desserts.
• NPD and New Product Development New product development and trials service supporting innovation brands and retailers from initial brief through formulation, production trials, technical sign-off, shelf-life testing, and commercial launch, including retailer-ready supply chain setup and brand co-packing partnership.
• Private Label and Own-Label Manufacturing Private label beverage and dessert manufacturing for retail and foodservice buyers, covering product formulation, manufacturing, filling, labelling, and packaging — from concept through to finished goods ready for shelf.
• Juiceworks (Own Brand Range) Chilled and ambient soft drinks, juices, and jellies produced using hot fill and pasteurisation technology. The range comprises 9 products spanning pure juices (orange, apple, pineapple, tropical) and jellies (orange and strawberry, with sugar-free variants), plus still water. Sold through retail channels.
• D-Zert (Own Brand Range) Premium own-brand range of desserts and jellies produced using aseptic cup filling technology, offering extended shelf life for both retail and foodservice channels. The range comprises 8 products including chocolate dessert, crème caramel, smooth rice, and multiple jelly variants (orange, strawberry, raspberry), with sugar-free options available.
• Desfruitas (Own Brand Range) Vibrant fruit drink line made with real juice from concentrate, positioned as a functional health-conscious option with vitamins, antioxidants, and 5-a-day credentials. The 5-product range includes Apple & Blackcurrant, Lemon & Mint, Orange & Mango, Pineapple & Coconut, and Strawberry & Kiwi variants, sold through retail channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250M+ annual unit capacity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Olympic Foods LtdcoreOthers · 1 January 2018Olympic Foods Ltd is part of the same Crest Oil Holdings Group as Juiceworks. Both companies operate under the same parent group, creating a combined food manufacturing capability spanning beverages, desserts and food oils.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Purity Soft Drinks: UK family-owned soft drinks manufacturer producing premium mixers and sparkling drinks for retail and hospitality. Comparable as a UK-based independent beverage manufacturer serving similar retailer and foodservice channels as Juiceworks.
• AG Barr: UK-listed soft drinks manufacturer best known for Irn-Bru, with a broader portfolio including Rubicon and Funkin. Comparable to Juiceworks as a UK soft drinks manufacturer with retailer private-label and co-packing capability, though at significantly larger scale.
• Britvic: Major UK-listed soft drinks manufacturer and PepsiCo bottler in UK/Ireland with broad branded and own-label beverage capabilities. Comparable to Juiceworks as a UK soft drinks producer with major retailer relationships, though primarily branded rather than contract-focused.
• Nichols plc: UK-listed soft drinks company behind the Vimto brand, also producing packaged water and other beverages. Comparable as a UK-based soft drinks manufacturer with retail and foodservice distribution and own-brand plus licensed portfolio.
• Arla Foods: International dairy cooperative with significant UK operations producing milk, yogurt, and desserts for retailers. Comparable to Juiceworks' dessert manufacturing capability and UK private-label presence, though primarily dairy-focused and much larger in scale.
• Müller: Major UK dairy and dessert manufacturer producing yogurts, desserts, and chilled dairy products for major retailers. Comparable to Juiceworks' D-Zert dessert range and aseptic cup filling capability serving UK grocery private-label channels.

Direct peers

• Princes Group: UK-headquartered food and beverage manufacturer producing soft drinks, juices, canned foods and edible oils for retailers and foodservice. Comparable to Juiceworks as a UK-based multi-category food and beverage manufacturer with private-label and co-packing capabilities.
• Cott Corporation: Global beverage co-packer serving retailers and brand owners with private-label soft drinks and bottled water. Directly comparable to Juiceworks as a contract manufacturer of retailer-brand beverages across multiple formats and geographies.
• Refresco: Largest independent beverage co-packer in Europe with significant UK operations producing private-label soft drinks, juices, and waters for major retailers. Directly comparable to Juiceworks as a contract beverage manufacturer serving UK grocery with multi-format capabilities at scale.

Others

• Kerry Group: Global taste and nutrition company supplying ingredients and co-manufactured beverages and foods to food and beverage manufacturers. Comparable to Juiceworks as an adjacent B2B beverage and food manufacturer serving brand owners with formulation and production capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/juiceworks-limited

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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