Temple Lifestyle Brands acquires Rise Kombucha, boosting better-for-you options
Temple Lifestyle Brands, parent company of Thirsty Buddha coconut water, has acquired Rise Kombucha, one of Canada’s leading functional beverage brands. The move brings together two health-focused companies at a time when kombucha and other better-for-you drinks are gaining traction across retail and convenience channels.
Rise, founded in Montreal in 2008, is known for its organic, unpasteurized kombucha brewed with a focus on gut health, sustainability, and bold flavors. The brand’s products are available via Canadian retailers, including channels that overlap with vending and micro markets.
“Bringing Rise into our family is more than an acquisition; it’s a powerful step forward in our mission to revolutionize better-for-you beverages,” said Christopher Magnone, co-founder and CEO of Temple Lifestyle Brands, in a release.
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