Calypso (KJ Holding Corp) Acquires Mela Water
April 2, 2025
KJ Holding Corp, owner of Calypso Lemonades, has acquired Mela Water, a premium watermelon water brand. The deal brings Mela onto the Calypso beverage platform to leverage Calypso's national and international distribution, commercial and supply-chain capabilities to accelerate Mela's growth.
- Buyers
- KJ Holding Corp, Calypso Lemonades
- Targets
- Mela Water
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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