Which company did Starbucks acquire in 2011 to expand into fresh juices?

Starbucks acquired Evolution Fresh in 2011 to expand into fresh juices.

Evolution Fresh was founded by Jimmy Rosenberg and became known for cold-pressed juices and plant-based beverages. Starbucks announced its acquisition of the company in 2011, adding a health-oriented beverage business to its coffee-focused portfolio. The deal helped Starbucks develop products for customers seeking alternatives to traditional coffee drinks.

Evolution Fresh is distinct from Teavana, which Starbucks acquired for its tea business, and La Boulange, which it acquired to strengthen food offerings. Starbucks subsequently sold Evolution Fresh to Bolthouse Farms in 2022. That later sale can create confusion in questions asking which company Starbucks acquired, because Evolution Fresh was part of Starbucks for about a decade.