Kern's (beverage company) facts for kids

Kern's Beverages, commonly known as Kern's, is a beverage company based in Santa Ana, California, but often the drinks are manufactured in Mexico. The company is a subsidiary of the Mexican drink company Jumex.

Their main product line is Kern's Nectar, a non-carbonated, sweetened fruit nectar drink, which uses fruit puree as the primary flavoring agent. This all-natural product line discontinued the use of high fructose corn syrup, and is sold in a variety of containers. Kern's Nectar is made in Mexico, with many flavors featuring tropical fruits. They also produce lines of Mexican beverages like agua frescas, and specifically horchata.

History

The company was started in the (1889) and grew in the 1920s, and it was incorporated in 1932. The company was acquired by Nestlé in 1985. In 2004, Kern's was sold to a group of investors led by Stremicks Heritage Foods. In 2013, Kern's was acquired by Jumex.