Vita Coco Buys Copra: What It Means for Refrigerated Coconut Water

The Vita Coco Company has bought Copra, a New York company that makes refrigerated coconut water from Thai Nam Hom coconuts. Vita Coco announced and closed the deal, worth up to $275 million, on July 22, 2026.

Copra was founded in 2013 by Ben Minges and Chai Phonsuwan. It expected more than $100 million in net sales in 2026.

How Copra's coconut water is made

Copra extracts and bottles its coconut water on site in Thailand. The water stays refrigerated from then on, and it skips high-heat pasteurization.

A large part of Copra's business is making coconut water for other companies' private labels. It also sells a growing line under its own Copra brand.

What Vita Coco plans

Vita Coco says it will invest in Copra's production capacity, keep supplying Copra's existing customers and grow the Copra brand, including internationally. Co-founder and executive chairman Michael Kirban says Copra brings "a super-premium offering."

No changes to how Copra's water is made have been announced. If you buy Copra, the ingredient list and the "keep refrigerated" label on the bottle are the places to check for any change.