Damm Acquires Stake in UK Soft-Drinks Brand Dalston's Soda Co.
Spanish brewer Damm has acquired a minority stake in London-based soft-drinks brand Dalston's Soda Co. as part of its strategy to expand into the broader beverage market and become 'a total beverage company.' The financial terms were not disclosed, but Damm will support Dalston’s with production, distribution, and commercial infrastructure across on-trade and off-trade channels. Dalston's is a premium brand known for fruit-based sodas without added sugar or artificial ingredients. It already has strong retail presence in the UK through major retailers like Waitrose, Asda, and Ocado. Damm plans to leverage its global export network—operating in over 130 countries—to expand Dalston’s into international markets such as the US, China, Japan, and Australia. The investment marks Dalston's entry into Damm UK's Accelerator Programme at the Bedford-based Eagle Brewery, which has been upgraded with syrup-handling technology to support non-beer beverage production. This move aligns with a broader trend of growing consumer demand for healthier, natural beverages across multiple channels.