9 Meadows seeks distributors

Swiss alcohol-free ‘spirits’ brand 9 Meadows is looking for distribution partners to expand into new markets.

Currently available in Switzerland and Germany, 9 Meadows is looking partners, mainly in the UK, Spain, France and the US.

“As a young Swiss startup, our launch market was, naturally, Switzerland. We then focused on Germany due to its proximity and the [non-alcoholic] category’s growth there. But we see even more potential in the UK and Spain. As the category is growing quickly, we believe other European markets will develop traction as consumers gain awareness,” said Armina Demon, the brand’s co-founder and chief operating officer.

“Our commitment goes beyond the highest-quality products. We actively support biodiversity through our cooperation with non-profit organisation FreeTheBees and are committed to supporting small farmers growing sustainably through our supply chain.”

Established in 2021, the company offers five non-alcoholic products, including Alpine Sky, which offers notes of juniper, Aronia berry and cool mint, and Citrus Fields, which has flavours of lemon zest, lemon balm and elderflower.

9 Meadows is one of the latest entrants in the fast-growing low-and-no-alcohol segment, which was estimated to be worth US$13 billion (€12 billion) in 2023.

“At 9 Meadows, we believe great drinks don’t need alcohol. In developing 9 Meadows, we focused on selecting the best locally sourced natural ingredients, pure Swiss water, and traditional Swiss craftsmanship to create a taste experience that is unique from alcohol and elevates any occasion where you can’t or don’t want to drink alcohol,” said Dominic Howard, founder of 9 Meadows.

In January this year, the brand was awarded two Gold Medals and one Silver Medal in the 2024 Low & No Masters.

Potential distribution partners are encouraged to visit the company’s website for more information.