Supplier Damm UK has taken a stake in London’s Dalston’s Soda Co, as the first soft drinks partner in the Accelerator Programme at the Damm Eagle Brewery in Bedford. With the acquisition of the Old Speckled Hen brand earlier this month, this marks another step in Damm’s journey to becoming what it calls a ‘total beverage company.’
The partnership will see Damm support Dalston’s Soda Co across production, distribution and commercial infrastructure to further Dalston’s growth across both the on-trade and off-trade channels.
The Accelerator Programme is designed to support fledgling beverage brands demonstrating growth potential with manufacturing, innovation and distribution in one smooth operation, drawing on Damm’s collective beverage and commercial expertise, with over 25 years’ experience making and distributing soft drinks in Spain.
Luke White, MD of Damm UK, said: “We’re excited to welcome Dalston’s as our first soft drinks partner, which is well aligned with Damm’s premium offering that centres around craftsmanship, excellent ingredients and outstanding quality. We look forward to seeing Dalston’s flourish as we work together to help support its growth in the UK and beyond.”
Duncan O’Brien, Founder of Dalston’s Soda Co, added: “It’s a little mind-blowing to see Dalston’s make it from its bootstrapped origins to partnering with Damm. They’re a superb ally for Dalston’s - we share a focus on producing great-tasting drinks, and a real respect for gastronomy, sustainability and the arts. It’s a huge vote of confidence in what we’ve built, and we’re thrilled at the growth potential that working with the Damm team brings.”
As Damm celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, it said this move reinforces its role as not only the largest independent brewer operating in the UK, but now a player in the total beverage market.
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