title: Kern's (beverage company)
text: # Kern's (beverage company)
  
  Kern's Beverages, commonly known as Kern's, is a beverage company based in Santa Ana, California, but often the drinks are manufactured in Mexico. The company is a subsidiary of the Mexican drink company Jumex.
  
  Their main product line is Kern's Nectar, a non-carbonated, sweetened fruit nectar drink, which uses fruit puree as the primary flavoring agent. Kern's Nectar is sold in a variety of containers and is made in Mexico, with many flavors featuring tropical fruits. They also produce Mexican beverages like agua frescas and horchata.
  
  ## History
  
  The company was started in 1889 and grew in the 1920s, being incorporated in 1932. The company was acquired by Nestlé in 1985. In 2004, Kern's was sold to a group of investors led by Stremicks Heritage Foods. In 2013, Kern's was acquired by Jumex.
  
  