Califia Farms Acquires Uproot Inc. to Enhance Plant-Based Beverage Offerings

The founders of Uproot have developed a turnkey solution for dispensing plant-based milk and have achieved impressive distribution in just five years," said Dave Ritterbush, CEO of Califia Farms. "We look forward to building on this foundation, connecting with consumers in new ways, and providing our plant milks to more people."

The acquisition will integrate the Uproot team, including its founders, into Califia Farms. This strategic move will expand Califia's Away Fr om Home portfolio of products and services. Uproot currently operates over 150 dispensers at leading college and university campuses across the U.S. and other dining locations, providing a convenient and sustainable solution for delivering healthy and delicious plant-based milks to health-conscious consumers.

"Jacob and I founded Uproot to bring great plant-based milks to college dining and other food services. We are excited to continue this mission with Califia Farms because they share our commitment to nutrition and sustainability," said Kevin Eve, founder of Uproot. "Together with Califia Farms, we will be able to offer more delightful, dispensed plant-based products and better serve our customers!"

About Califia Farms

Califia Farms (pronounced "Cal-uh-FEE-ahh" like California) is on a mission to create a future wh ere plants replace dairy without compromise. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Califia produces innovative, healthy, and great-tasting plant-based alternatives to dairy. The brand's wide range of plant milks, creamers, barista products, brewed-to-blend coffees, and heavy whipping cream are made using the highest-quality ingredients from whole food plant sources. Founded in 2010, Califia is now one of the leading plant-based beverage brands in the U.S. and has operations in the U.K. with a brand presence in several other countries.

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