Find » Lifestyle » Food & Wine » Fun Facts About Ocean Spray

Fun Facts About Ocean Spray

The #1 Cranberry Company in the World

By Amy Brantley, published Aug 09, 2007
Published Content: 1,584  Total Views: 2,438,428  Favorited By: 354 CPs
Embed:  
Rating: 4.2 of 5
One of the most popular items found at many tables during Thanksgiving dinner is Ocean Spray cranberry sauce. But, Ocean Spray is also quite popular for their delicious juices and dried cranberries. For over 35 years, this company has been making high quality products that people were thrilled to bring into their homes. Ocean Spray also made several innovations that changed cranberries and juices forever. Thanks to Ocean Spray, Americans are able to enjoy juices that are not only healthy, but tasty as well. If you enjoy the tart taste of a cranberry or a grapefruit, you will also enjoy these fun facts.

Fun Facts about Ocean Spray #1: Founded in 1930

In 1930, three cranberry growers came together to form the Ocean Spray Company. These farmers were looking for a way to expand the market for their crops. Little did these farmers know that their company would become the biggest cranberry company in the world.

Fun Facts about Ocean Spray #2: Created the First Juice Blend

In 1963, the Ocean Spray Company created the first juice blend. A juice blend had never been sold before. Another fun fact is that the first juice blend flavor was Cran-Apple. Other flavors would soon follow. Today, you can find 7 cranberry juice blends.

Fun Facts about Ocean Spray #3: Expanded Their Line in 1976

In 1976, Ocean Spray expanded their company by joining with grapefruit growers from Florida. Quickly after its introduction, the Grapefruit Juice Cocktail became the #1 grapefruit juice in the country. Another fun fact was that this company also created the first citrus juice blend, which was the Pink Grapefruit Juice Cocktail.

Fun Facts about Ocean Spray #4: Leading Producer of Bottled and Canned Drinks

This company sells more bottled and canned juices than any other company in America. This is an amazing fact when you consider all the other companies that are out there.

Fun Facts about Ocean Spray #5: Was the First Company to Sell Juice Boxes

Fun Facts About Ocean Spray

Ocean Spray offers several delicious juice blends.

Credit: Ocean Spray

Copyright: Ocean Spray

Takeaways
  • Founded in 1930.
  • Sold the first juice box in 1983.
  • Joined with PepsiCo in 1996.
Did You Know?
The first ever juice blend was Cran-Apple.
Comments
Comments 1 - 6 of 6
 
 
I love the Ocean Spray commercials. They have been part of my life for sure all these years. Thanks for telling me more about the company.

Posted on 10/04/2007 at 12:10:00 AM

 
Very interesting!

Posted on 08/12/2007 at 6:08:00 PM

 
Interesting.

Posted on 08/12/2007 at 8:08:00 AM

 
Fun article. I love Ocean Spray.

Posted on 08/11/2007 at 11:08:00 AM

 
I'm not a big Ocean Spray fan. Sophie

Posted on 08/09/2007 at 11:08:00 PM

 
I take issue with number 5. I saw juice boxes in Europe before ever seeing them here. I suspect OS was the first one to import the idea.

Posted on 08/09/2007 at 7:08:00 PM

Type in Your Comments Below - (1000 characters left)
Your name:

Submit your own content on this or any topic. Get started »
Comments 1 - 6 of 6
 
Advertisment