By sampay REEDLEY, CALIF. — The Coca-Cola Co. has entered into a licensing agreement with Frutura, a supplier of fresh produce, to put two of its brands on fresh citrus. The agreement involves Coca-Cola’s Simply and Minute Maid brands.
The Minute Maid brand will appear on fresh grapes in the United States and fresh citrus and grapes in Japan. The Simply brand, under Simply Select, will appear on fresh citrus in the United States. The products will be distributed by Dayka & Hackett, a subsidiary of Frutura.
“Our company is committed to serving the consumer with superior products at every part of their day,” said Kayla Carlucci, associate licensing manager with The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta. “When we consider licensing one of our brands, the quality of the product that will bear our name is paramount as is the quality control the licensee exercises at every step along the supply chain. We’re delighted to be in business with Frutura and consider this to be the start of a great relationship.”
Products featuring the Minute Maid and Simply Select branding will begin reaching retailers during the second quarter of the year, according to Frutura.
“Partnering with the iconic Coca-Cola Co., and their globally recognized and respected brands, is a transformative moment for our company and for Frutura,” said Tim Dayka, chief executive officer of Dayka & Hackett. “This will allow us to increase our market penetration in a meaningful way, as these brands resonate so strongly with the discriminating consumer.”