Is Sinalco a German brand?

Yes. Sinalco originated in Germany, and its early history is connected with Detmold and the German inventors Friedrich Eduard Bilz and Franz Hartmann.

Is Sinalco owned by Coca-Cola or PepsiCo?

No. Sinalco is ultimately owned by RheinfelsQuellen H. Hövelmann GmbH & Co. KG, a family-owned German beverage company.

When was Sinalco first introduced?

Sinalco was first introduced under its current name in 1905. The drink was developed earlier, in 1902, as Bilz-Brause.

Which Sinalco drinks are available without sugar?

Sinalco offers sugar-free versions of several named drinks, including Sinalco Cola, Sinalco Orange and Sinalco Zitron.

Where is Sinalco sold?

Sinalco is sold in Germany and in international markets. The brand began exporting concentrates and supporting local production by partners in 1907.

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About Sinalco

What is Sinalco?

Sinalco is a German non-alcoholic beverage brand. Sinalco is part of the Hövelmann beverage group, whose national brands include Sinalco, Aquintéll and Staatl. Fachingen. Sinalco products are sold in Germany and international markets.

Who owns Sinalco?

Sinalco is ultimately owned by RheinfelsQuellen H. Hövelmann GmbH & Co. KG, according to Made O’Meter’s ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. RheinfelsQuellen H. Hövelmann GmbH & Co. KG is headquartered in Duisburg, Germany. The owner is a family-owned business operated by the Hövelmann family. The company has been in family hands since its foundation in 1905 and is operated by the fourth generation.

Where does Sinalco come from?

Sinalco originated in Germany in 1902, when naturopath Friedrich Eduard Bilz and industrialist Franz Hartmann developed a fruit drink called Bilz-Brause. The name Sinalco was chosen in a competition in 1905. Sinalco comes from the Latin phrase sine alcohole, meaning without alcohol. In 1907, Sinalco began sending concentrates abroad and supported local production by international partners. RheinfelsQuellen acquired the Sinalco trademark rights for Germany, Austria and Luxembourg in 1994. The same year, Deutsche Sinalco GmbH Markengetränke & Co. KG was established.

What products does Sinalco make?

Sinalco makes carbonated soft drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages. Named products include Sinalco Cola, Sinalco Cola Mix, Sinalco Orange, Sinalco Zitron, Sinalco Orange Passion Fruit and Sinalco Bitter Lemon. Several products are also available in sugar-free versions.

Subsidiaries: Deutsche Sinalco GmbH Markengetränke & Co. KG

Frequently asked questions about Sinalco

Is Sinalco a German brand?: Yes. Sinalco originated in Germany, and its early history is connected with Detmold and the German inventors Friedrich Eduard Bilz and Franz Hartmann.
Is Sinalco owned by Coca-Cola or PepsiCo?: No. Sinalco is ultimately owned by RheinfelsQuellen H. Hövelmann GmbH & Co. KG, a family-owned German beverage company.
When was Sinalco first introduced?: Sinalco was first introduced under its current name in 1905. The drink was developed earlier, in 1902, as Bilz-Brause.
Which Sinalco drinks are available without sugar?: Sinalco offers sugar-free versions of several named drinks, including Sinalco Cola, Sinalco Orange and Sinalco Zitron.
Where is Sinalco sold?: Sinalco is sold in Germany and in international markets. The brand began exporting concentrates and supporting local production by partners in 1907.

Sources: rheinfelsquellen.de: geschichte, sinalco.de, sinalco.com, assaabloy.com: rheinfels quellen food production, welt.de, rheinfelsquellen.de: presseinfo rheinfels quelle vertriebsstruktur.pdf, assaabloy.com: rheinfelsquellen, regiomanager.de

Sources: de.wikipedia.org: Sinalco, de.wikipedia.org: Hövelmann, rheinfelsquellen.de

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