Summerhouse Drinks have announced the acquisition of Brechin-based juice producers Ella Drinks.
Following the retirement of Ella Drinks founders, John Gallagher and Anne Thomson, Summerhouse Drinks made the decision to expand its production capacity with the takeover.
The deal was completed earlier this month with both factions of the Angus pressed fruit juice business being taken over by Summerhouse. This includes the purchase of the wholesale fruit processing equipment and the established retail brands – Ella Drinks, Bouvrage, and Angus Apples.
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With support for investment from NESFLAG and Aberdeen Councils Coastal Communities Challenge Fund, operations will relocate to Summerhouse Drinks’ base of operations in Fraserburgh in the new year. The consolidation of operations will enable Summerhouse Drinks to enhance its product portfolio and continue delivering high-quality beverages to its customers.
Summerhouse Drinks founder, Claire Rennie said: “John and Anne at Ella Drinks have set a standard for producing some of the finest not-from-concentrate fruit juices in the UK. We are delighted to secure this processing capacity within Scotland, ensuring that these exceptional Scottish fruit juices remain available to consumers.”
Anne Thomson, co-founder of Ella Drinks, added: “We have always cared passionately about the wonderful flavours of berries grown in East Central Scotland and the need to make these accessible through the medium of juice to consumers, the trade, and manufacturers. We are delighted that Summerhouse Drinks are taking that purpose forward into the future and wish them every success.
“We should also thank Allan Young from the Scottish Land Matching Service (SLMS), funded by the Scottish Government, for introducing our opportunity to a wide audience.”
The move highlights Summerhouse Drinks’ continued support of the Scottish agricultural community and local suppliers, maintaining a strong connection to its roots.
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