Refresco, founded in 2000, is the world's largest independent beverage solutions provider, producing more than 40 million litres of drinks every day across more than 60 production locations in Europe, North America, and Australia. The company bottles a wide range of beverages - including soft drinks, water, fruit juices, energy drinks, sports drinks, still drinks, iced teas, and beer - on behalf of retailers and brands ranging from global names to emerging labels.
The business operates as a contract manufacturer and co-packer, developing tailor-made production and packaging solutions for its customers rather than selling its own consumer brands. Its operations span the full production chain, from product formulation and development through bottling, quality control, automated high-bay warehousing, and logistics.
Refresco combines centralised supply chain expertise with local innovation capabilities across its global footprint. Key operational domains include:
- Private-label and contract manufacturing (co-packing)
- Beverage formulation and product development
- Automated warehousing and supply chain management
- Quality assurance and consistency at scale
- Sustainability practices across production and distribution
The company's stated mission is to put its customers' drinks on every table, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and the ability to offer a wide variety of beverage types while maintaining consistent quality across its production network.