Califia Farms Acquires Uproot to Enhance Plant-Based Milk Dispensing Solutions
Source: The DairyNews
Califia Farms has acquired Uproot Inc., a company specializing in plant milk dispenser systems for the food service industry. Uproot, founded by Kevin Eve and Jacob Conway, aims to provide consumers with healthy plant-based beverages while promoting sustainability through reduced packaging.
"The founders of Uproot have created an innovative solution for dispensing plant-based milk and have achieved significant distribution in just five years," said Dave Ritterbush, CEO of Califia Farms. "We are excited to build on this foundation, connect with consumers in new ways, and expand the reach of our plant milks."
The acquisition will see the Uproot team, including the two founders, join Califia Farms. This move will enhance Califia's Away From Home portfolio of products and services. Uproot operates over 150 dispensers at prominent college and university campuses across the U.S., as well as other dining locations. The Uproot system offers a convenient and sustainable method for delivering nutritious and delicious plant-based milks to health-conscious consumers.
"Jacob and I founded Uproot to bring high-quality plant-based milks to college dining and other food service settings. We are thrilled to continue this mission with Califia Farms, a company that shares our commitment to nutrition and sustainability," said Kevin Eve, Uproot co-founder. "Together with Califia Farms, we can offer an even wider range of dispensed plant-based products and better serve our customers."
The acquisition will see the Uproot team, including the two founders, join Califia Farms. This move will enhance Califia's Away From Home portfolio of products and services. Uproot operates over 150 dispensers at prominent college and university campuses across the U.S., as well as other dining locations. The Uproot system offers a convenient and sustainable method for delivering nutritious and delicious plant-based milks to health-conscious consumers.
"Jacob and I founded Uproot to bring high-quality plant-based milks to college dining and other food service settings. We are thrilled to continue this mission with Califia Farms, a company that shares our commitment to nutrition and sustainability," said Kevin Eve, Uproot co-founder. "Together with Califia Farms, we can offer an even wider range of dispensed plant-based products and better serve our customers."
