Kern's (beverage company) facts for kids
Kern's, also known as Kern’s Beverages, is a food company that makes tasty drinks and other food products. It is based in Heredia, Costa Rica. A big food company called FIFCO owns Kern's. Kern's also has a part of its business in the United States, called Kern’s US, which is located in Santa Ana, California. Many of their drinks for the US market are made in Mexico.
About Kern's: A Fruitful Company
Kern's is famous for its main product, Kern's Nectar. This is a sweet fruit drink that doesn't have bubbles (it's non-carbonated). It gets its great flavor from real fruit puree, which is like a smooth paste made from fruit. Kern's Nectar comes in many different containers and offers lots of flavors, especially ones made from tropical fruits. The Kern's US company also makes popular Mexican drinks like agua frescas (light fruit drinks) and horchata (a sweet, milky drink) for people in Mexico and the US.
What Delicious Drinks Does Kern's Make?
Besides their popular fruit nectars, Kern's also makes a few other food items. These include:
- Ketchup
- Cocktails (these are usually non-alcoholic drink mixes)
The Story of Kern's: A Timeline
The Kern's company started a long time ago in 1889. It grew quite a bit in the 1920s and officially became a company in 1932. Later, in 1985, a very large food company called Nestlé bought Kern's. But then, in 2006, Kern's was sold again to the FIFCO, which is the company that owns it today.
