Copella facts for kids
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| Subsidiary | |
| Industry | Beverage |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Headquarters |
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U.K.
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| Products | Fruit juices |
| Parent | Tropicana (1998–pres.) |
Copella is a well-known British company that makes tasty fruit juices. It started in 1969 in a lovely place called Boxford, Suffolk, in the United Kingdom. For a while, another company owned Copella. But in 1991, the family who started it bought it back! Today, Copella is part of Tropicana, which is owned by PepsiCo.
The Story of Copella
The story of Copella began with a special person named Devora Peake. She was born in Tel Aviv and moved to the countryside in Suffolk, England, in the 1930s. Devora and her first husband, Bernard Loshak, started a farm. They grew and sold soft fruits like berries. Later, she continued the farm with her second husband, Bill Peake.
How the Juice Began
After farming for about 30 years, Devora's family decided to try something new. They bought a machine called a fruit press. This machine helped them make fresh juice from their fruits. Their very first drink was pure apple juice. It was special because it wasn't made from concentrate. This meant it had no added water. The family decided to call their new juice "Copella."
What Does "Copella" Mean?
The name "Copella" is quite clever! It comes from two parts. The "Cop" part comes from "Cox's Orange Pippins." This is a type of apple that was often used to make the juice. The "ella" part comes from the end of Devora Peake's youngest daughter's name, Carmella.
Growing the Business
When Copella juice first started, it was sold in green glass bottles. It was seen as a healthy, high-quality drink. You could find it in special food shops called delicatessens and in health food shops.
Over the years, Copella became more and more popular. In 1994, the company launched a new range of chilled juices. These were 100% pure pressed apple juice and blends of apple juice with other fruits. They also started selling the juice in clear plastic bottles. At the same time, they introduced a new logo for the brand.
In 1998, a big juice company called Tropicana bought Copella. Then, in 1999, Tropicana itself was bought by PepsiCo. This made Copella part of a much larger family of drinks!
