Here are widely recognized “best” or most popular juice brands around the world, grouped by type and what they’re known for. (Order is not a strict ranking — suitability depends on taste, price and whether you prioritize freshness, juice content, or convenience.)
Large global / mainstream brands
- Tropicana (PepsiCo) — large range of orange and other fruit juices; widely available.
- Minute Maid (Coca‑Cola) — broad portfolio including juice drinks, nectars and concentrates.
- Del Monte — fruit juices, nectars and canned fruit; strong global distribution.
- Ocean Spray — leading cranberry products plus blends and juices (U.S.-based cooperative).
- Welch’s — grape juices and juice blends, strong North American presence.
“Premium” / fresh / higher‑fruit‑content brands
- Naked Juice — smoothies and fruit/vegetable blends (popular for higher fruit content).
- Innocent — European brand known for smoothies and cold-pressed juices (simple ingredients).
- R.W. Knudsen — U.S. brand focused on natural, no-sugar-added juices and organic options.
- Ceres (South Africa) — high-quality fruit juices and nectars, exported worldwide.
Cold‑pressed / cold‑chain / juice‑cleanse brands
- Suja (U.S.) — cold-pressed organic juices and functional blends.
- Pressed Juicery — cold-pressed juices and shots; popular in wellness/city markets.
- Blueprint (formerly) / Evolution Fresh (Starbucks-owned in the past) — cold‑pressed and high‑end blends (availability varies by market).
Regional heavyweights worth knowing
- Jumex (Mexico) — very large Latin American brand with juices and nectars.
- Real (Tropicana/Pepsi brands in parts of Asia) / Marigold / Minute Maid variants — depending on country, local labels under global groups dominate shelves.
- VITA (Hong Kong/Asia) — popular fruit and juice drinks in East Asia.
- Cacolac / Pago / Granini — notable European juice brands in different countries.
Specialty / organic / small-batch brands (varies by country)
- Local cold-pressed juice bars and microbrands — often best for freshness and minimal processing (names vary by city).
- Organic/natural labels such as Lakewood, Santa Cruz Organics, and others depending on region.
How to pick the “best” for you
- If you want 100% juice: check label for “100% juice” (no added sugars, no juice from concentrate if you prefer fresh).
- For lower sugar: choose vegetable-forward blends or dilute with water/seltzer.
- For freshness/nutrition: cold‑pressed, refrigerated juices have better nutrient retention than shelf-stable pasteurized juices but shorter shelf life.
- For value and availability: multinational brands (Tropicana, Minute Maid, Del Monte) are easiest to find and cover many price points.
If you want, I can:
- Recommend best options by country or region, or
- List top brands specifically for cold‑pressed, organic, 100% orange juice, cranberry juice, or juice blends.