Förstina Sprudel Vital tropic (Ananas‑Orange‑Karotte Getränk)

Product and Category

Förstina Sprudel Vital tropic is a fruit/vegetable soft drink marketed as an Ananas‑Orange‑Karotte (pineapple‑orange‑carrot) beverage. The label describes it as an "Ananas‑Orange‑Karotte‑Getränk" with roughly 10% fruit and 2% vegetable content and added vitamins, sugar and sweeteners. It is sold in PET bottles in the German retail market.

Brand Origin and Manufacturing

The Förstina brand originated in Germany (founded 1928) and the product is manufactured primarily in Germany at Förstina’s filling site in Eichenzell (Hesse). Production and the local operating company (Förstina‑Mineralsprudel Ehrhardt & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG) continue to serve the domestic market.

Ownership and Corporate Structure

Förstina was historically a family‑owned German mineral water and soft drinks company. In 2023 the business was acquired by the French Alma Groupe (Alma S.A.), which now is the ultimate owner of the Förstina brand. Alma Groupe is a France‑based beverage group operating multiple spring/mineral water and bottling sites across Europe. Förstina continues to operate locally as the regional subsidiary and its products remain manufactured and distributed from Germany under the Alma ownership.

Practical Notes

Manufacturing country: Germany. Brand origin: Germany. Current ultimate owner: Alma Groupe (France) since 2023. The product (Vital tropic Ananas‑Orange‑Karotte) is commonly available through German retailers and beverage wholesalers.