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Reed's, Inc.

Reed's, Inc.

Beverages
Norwalk, CT · REED · Public
Reed's is a struggling craft beverage manufacturer facing serious financial headwinds, including NYSE compliance issues related to stockholders' equity deficiency. The company is undergoing leadership transitions and cost-cutting initiatives while attempting to stabilize operations.

Reed's, Inc. (symbol: REED) operates as a manufacturer and distributor of premium, all-natural handcrafted beverages. These artisanal concoctions, part of the craft specialty foods sector, are available across a wide geographical footprint, spanning the United States, Canada, Asia, Europe, Australia, and South America. The company's product line features Reed's craft ginger beers, genuine ginger ales, and ready-to-drink selections, alongside Virgil's artisanal sodas, ginger candy, and a broader array of ginger-infused drinks, all primarily marketed under the Reed's brand. Reed's offerings reach consumers through a diverse sales network, including natural and gourmet food establishments, major grocery retailers, mass merchants, club stores, convenience and drug stores, liquor stores, institutional cafeterias, and on-premise dining and bar venues. Distribution is facilitated via third-party distributors, independent partners, and direct-to-store channels. Beyond its core distribution, the company also engages in significant international exports to specific markets such as France, the United Kingdom, South Africa, various Caribbean nations, Spain, the Philippines, and Israel, as well as broader regions in Australia, Asia, Europe, and South America. Founded in 1987, the enterprise was originally incorporated as Original Beverage Corporation, later adopting the Reed's, Inc. name in 2001. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Employees
24
Mfg Plants
6
All Facilities
7
Activity
4/10
Type
Public

Plant Locations (7 mapped)

REED Stock Price

Manufacturing Plants (6)

California Custom Beverage – Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
West Coast co-packer for Reed's glass-bottle beverages. Founded by Chris Reed (Reed's founder) after 2019 LA facility sale. Produces ginger beer and other craft sodas; Kosher, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Organic certified. Formerly the Reed's owned Brewery.
Battle Copacking
Mooresville, NC
128,000 sq ft facility in Deerfield Business Park; $13.6M investment. Reed's entered co-packing agreement 2023; produces Reed's/Virgil's cans and bottles for Southeast and south-central markets.
Clinton's Ditch Cooperative Co.
Cicero, NY
High-volume co-packer (in operation since 1968); identified as Reed's New York state co-packer in SEC filings. Produces carbonated soft drinks, seltzers, and craft beverages including Reed's products.
California Custom Beverage – Latrobe
Latrobe, PA
East Coast sister plant of California Custom Beverage (bi-coastal capability). Produces Reed's-formula beverages in glass bottles for the East Coast market; SQF-certified.
Pittston Co-Packers
Pittston, PA
403,000 sq ft high-volume co-packing facility (opened ~2025); founded by Chris Reed (Reed's founder). Produces aseptic, hot-fill, and cold-fill beverages; likely a current or upcoming Reed's production site given founder connection.
Noel Canning & Bottling (Noel Co-Pack)
Yakima, WA
Family-owned West Coast soft-drink co-packer; identified as Reed's Washington state co-packer in SEC filings. Produces canned and bottled craft beverages including Reed's products for West Coast distribution.

Other Facilities (1)

Reed's Inc. HQ
Norwalk, CT · hq
Principal executive office; 5,154 sq ft leased space; no manufacturing on-site. Brands: Reed's, Virgil's, Flying Cauldron.