Breuvages Kiri facts for kids

Breuvages Kiri, L.P. was a Canadian company that made popular soft drinks and bottled water. They were known for their own brands like Kiri cola and Snow White drinks. Their main factory was in Saint-Félix-de-Valois, Quebec. The company operated for many years before it closed down in 2011.

What Was Breuvages Kiri?

Breuvages Kiri, also known as Technobev S.E.C., was a company that produced many different non-alcoholic drinks. This included fizzy soft drinks and bottled water. They also made drinks for other companies under "private label" agreements. Their main office and production factory were located in a town called Saint-Félix-de-Valois in Quebec, Canada.

Popular Drinks and Brands

Kiri made several popular drink flavors. Their own brand included Kiri cola. They also sold drinks in Ontario under the name Snow White. These Snow White drinks came in flavors like black cherry, root beer, strawberry, and champagne cider. They even made a special drink called spruce beer. The company was originally named Liqueurs Bergeron.

A Look at Their History

Breuvages Kiri was founded in 1924. For over 30 years, they had a good share of the drink market in their region. They sold their products mainly in Quebec, but also in parts of Ontario and New Brunswick.

Featured on TV

The company's production process was even shown on television! Breuvages Kiri was featured in an episode of the TV series How It's Made. You can see them in Season 5, episode 11 of the show.

Why Did They Close?

In February 2011, Breuvages Kiri had to file for something called bankruptcy protection. This is a legal step a company takes when it's having serious financial trouble. Soon after, the company stopped making drinks and closed down.