Damm UK has acquired a stake in London-based Dalston’s Soda Co, making the soft drinks producer the first non-beer partner to join its Accelerator Programme at the Damm Eagle Brewery in Bedford.

The Accelerator Programme supports emerging beverage brands with manufacturing, innovation and distribution, drawing on Damm’s experience producing and distributing soft drinks in Spain.

Under the partnership, Damm will provide Dalston’s with production, distribution and commercial support as the soda brand seeks to expand across the UK on- and off-trade markets.

Dalston’s produces soft drinks using real fruit, with no added sugar, artificial sweeteners or flavourings. The company is also a certified B Corp.

Luke White, managing director of Damm UK, said: “We are excited to welcome Dalston’s as our first soft drinks partner which is well aligned with Damm’s premium offering that centres around craftsmanship, excellent ingredients and outstanding quality. We look forward to seeing Dalston’s flourish as we work together to help support its growth in the UK and beyond.”

Dalston’s founder Duncan O’Brien described the investment as a “huge vote of confidence” in the business, adding that working with Damm would provide significant opportunities for growth.

Giles Brook, chairman of Dalston’s Soda Co, said the brand could play an important role in Damm’s developing soft drinks portfolio, offering trade customers a natural alternative to conventional soft drinks.

The deal follows Damm’s acquisition of the Old Speckled Hen beer portfolio earlier in July and forms part of the brewer’s strategy to develop into a broader beverage company.

Damm relaunched its Bedford facility as the Damm Eagle Brewery in October 2025 following a £70 million modernisation programme. The upgrades included new syrup handling and mixing equipment, alongside a new canning line and additional production capacity.

The site has the potential to expand to an annual capacity of two million hectolitres, with Damm now planning a further phase of improvements.

Financial terms of the investment were not disclosed.