Mott's
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and beverage |
| Founded | 1842 in Bouckville, New York, United States |
| Founder | Samuel R. Mott |
| Headquarters | Plano, Texas , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Apple juice, apple sauce, fruit-flavored apple sauce, fruit snacks |
| Parent | Keurig Dr Pepper |
| Website | www |
Mott's () is a U.S.-based enterprise focused on producing apple-derived goods, notably juices and apple sauce.
The company traces its origins to 1842 when Samuel R. Mott established operations in Bouckville, New York, initially manufacturing apple cider and vinegar. In 1914, it combined forces with the W. B. Duffy Cider Company, resulting in the creation of Duffy-Mott. By the mid-1970s, it operated as a subsidiary under the American Tobacco Company, which was later rebranded as American Brands. The acquisition of Duffy-Mott by Cadbury Schweppes occurred in 1982, with the company adopting the name Mott’s Inc in 1986.
In 1991, Mott's diversified its offerings by launching fruit-flavored apple sauce, which evolved into the Mott's Fruitsations line. When Cadbury Schweppes purchased Hawaiian Punch in 1999 for $203 million, Mott's took charge of the shelf-stable varieties, while other beverage segments were managed by Dr Pepper/Seven Up.
By early 2006, Mott's beverage portfolio—including Hawaiian Punch, IBC Root Beer, and Yoo-hoo—was integrated into Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages. After Cadbury Schweppes separated its confectionery and beverage units in 2008, Mott's became part of Keurig Dr Pepper, with its headquarters situated in Plano, Texas.
Important Milestones
- 1842: Samuel R. Mott initiates cider and vinegar production in Bouckville, New York.
- 1900: W.B. Duffy Cider Company acquires Genesee Fruit Company.
- 1914: Formation of Duffy-Mott, incorporated in New York.
- 1933: Commences prune juice production.
- 1938: Debuts Mott's Apple Juice.
- 1958: Undertakes initial public offering.
- 1982: Purchased by Cadbury-Schweppes.
- 1986: Rebranded as Mott’s Inc.
- 1991: Launches fruit-flavored apple sauces under Mott's Fruitsations brand.
- 1999: Integration of Hawaiian Punch following Cadbury-Schweppes acquisition.
- 2001: Introduces Mott’s Healthy Harvest unsweetened apple sauce.
- 2002: Achieves doubling of annual sales within four years.
- 2008: Transferred from Cadbury Schweppes to Keurig Dr Pepper; sources apple juice from China amid FDA arsenic concerns.
- 2010: Releases Mott’s Fruit Snacks.
Notable Acquisitions
- 1929: Standard Apple Products Company
- 1953: Clapp's Baby Foods
- 1960s: Pratt-Low Preserving Corporation; Cherry Growers Co., Inc. (Michigan)
- 1966: Lord Mott Canning Company; Tilghman Packaging Company; Clamato
- 1987: Mr & Mrs T
- 2001: ReaLime and ReaLemon
Labor Disputes at Williamson Facility
In May 2010, a strike vote was cast by 305 employees at the Williamson, New York facility, represented by RWDSU Local 220, following proposals from parent company Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) that included substantial reductions in wages and benefits despite DPS's robust financial results and expanding market presence. The proposed changes entailed a $1.69 hourly wage decrease, elimination of pensions for new hires, pension freezes for current staff, lowered employer contributions to 401(k) plans, and increased healthcare expenses for workers.
This proposal faced criticism due to DPS executives having doubled their compensation between 2007 and 2009 amid economic hardship in the region. Then-New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo called on DPS to engage in equitable negotiations. U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer emphasized the strike’s economic repercussions locally and underscored the plant’s significance to Wayne County’s apple industry. The New York Apple Association also advocated for a resolution to safeguard brand integrity and industry stability.
The strike concluded in September 2010 after employees ratified a contract that implemented a wage freeze instead of reductions and maintained pension benefits for current workers.
Brands
- Clamato
- Hawaiian Punch
- Mr & Mrs T
- Orangina (available in North America)
- ReaLemon and ReaLime
- Yoo-hoo
See also
Further reading
- Bruss, Jill. 2002. "Under the Apple Tree." Beverage Industry, December 2002, p. 30.
- Kaplan, Andrew. 2002. "En Fuego: After 30 Years, a Key Demographic Tells Mott's, 'Clamato Spoken Here,'" Beverage World, October 15, 2002, p. 40.
- Theodore, Sarah. 2002. "The Roots of Mott's Success," Beverage Industry, December 2002, p. 34.
- Thompson, Stephanie. 2001. "Mott's Gets Grabby," Advertising Age, August 27, 2001, p. 8.
External links
- Keurig Dr Pepper brands
- Food and drink companies established in 1842
- Drink companies of the United States
- Companies based in Plano, Texas
- Juice brands
- American companies established in 1842
- Manufacturing companies established in 1842
- Food and drink companies based in Texas
- Manufacturing companies based in Texas
- Companies of the United States by year of establishment