a story of passion & commitment
Highlands' journey from a Nyeri store to a Beverage Industry Leader.
A 70-year-strong and undeniable Kenyan origin
Softa, Mirinda and Babito were soda brands that were well-known in the late 70s, in the 80s, and early 90s. To this day, anybody who lived in those times still remembers them. However, Highlands did not start our as a soft drinks maker but a shop in Nyeri in the late 1940s by the founder, Mr.Tribhovan Padia.
1954
Highlands
Highlands was incorporated in Nyeri because of the high quality of water available in the area.
1960s
Softa & Vimto
Introduced Softa soft drink and acquired Vimto Franchise.
1978
Babito
Introduced Babito Sot Drink that went ahead to be a great success in the market.
1980s
Mirinda & Cordials
Became the official bottler for Pepsi in 1986, acquired the well-known Mirinda Franchise in 1987, and launched Highlands Orange Cordial in 1989.
1991
Mineral Water
Officially began bottling mineral water. Introduced Pineapple Cordial.
1998
Cordial Extensions
Extended the cordial range with 2 new flavors; tropical and lemon cordials.
2002
Plant Upgrade
Opened up new facilities with new bottling lines.
2009
Plant Upgrade
Begun R&D on 3 new Carbonated Soft Drinks.
2014
Club Soda
Launched Club soda with 3 flavors.
2016
New Flavors
Introduced our signature flavors - Blackcurrant, Pineapple and Passion
2018/19
CLUB: The Rebrand
Rebranded CSD to CLUB in 2018 and introduced 3 new flavors, i.e Apple, Mango and Pina Colada.
2021
Bazuu Energy
Launch of BAZUU Energy drink 265ml & 500ml
2023
CLUB Rebranding
Rebranding of all CLUB Flavours
2023
Royal CLUB
Inception of Royal CLUB
There is still a lot to discover!
1st Runner Up - CLUB soda: Most Preferred Soda 2022
Winner - Cordials: Most Preferred Dilute to Taste Cordial 2022
1st Runner Up Most Preferred Emerging cola 2021/22
1st Runner Up Most Preferred Drinking Water 2021/22
Winner - Highlands Drinks LTD - Pacesetters In Beverage Industry 2022
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Thanks to the Aberdare rainforest, Highlands Drinks Limited has a heritage of quality spanning over 70 years. Just like the Aberdare, we pride ourselves in a variety of world class products.