Refresco

Refresco is a global independent beverage solutions provider based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The company specializes in producing a wide variety of beverages, including soft drinks, water, fruit juices, energy drinks, alcoholic beverages, and plant-based drinks. Refresco primarily operates as a contract manufacturer, creating beverages under private labels for retailers and for global, national, and emerging brand owners. Founded in 1999, Refresco has expanded significantly through strategic acquisitions of juice and soft drink manufacturers in Europe and North America. Key developments include diversifying into carbonated soft drinks in 2007 and acquiring Cott’s bottling activities in 2017, which positioned Refresco as the largest independent bottler for retailers and brand owners. The company processes approximately 11.7 billion liters of beverages annually and generates over €4 billion in revenue, serving a diverse customer base across Europe, North America, and Australia.