Califia Farms beverages

Califia Farms is a prominent American beverage company that specializes in plant-based dairy alternatives and ready-to-drink coffee products. Founded in 2010 by Greg Steltenpohl—the visionary entrepreneur who also co-founded Odwalla—the brand was born in California's San Joaquin Valley. Originally starting as a juice company that utilized "ugly fruit" to reduce food waste, Califia quickly pivoted to the plant-based milk sector, where it became a market leader known for its iconic, curvy bottle designs.

The brand's primary manufacturing hub is located in Bakersfield, California. This facility is notable for its commitment to sustainability, operating on renewable energy and repurposing over 90% of its post-production byproduct. By sourcing a significant portion of its almonds from local growers within a small radius of the bottling plant, Califia maintains a vertically integrated approach that emphasizes freshness and a lower carbon footprint.

Ownership of Califia Farms is currently held by a group of global private equity and institutional investors. While it remains an independent private entity rather than a subsidiary of a massive multinational conglomerate like Nestlé or Danone, it has received substantial backing from the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Singapore’s Temasek, and the Stripes Group. This diverse ownership structure has fueled the brand's international expansion and product innovation into creamers, barista blends, and organic soy milks.