Our history

Copella's name and success stems from the late Devora Peake, who died in 1999. Devora was the daughter of Russian parents living in Tel Aviv. After finishing University there she set up home in the heart of the Suffolk countryside in the 1930's.

Throughout her childhood she had been totally inspired by her father's orange and almond groves back in Israel, so much so that she developed a 120 acre fruit farm with her husband, handling and selling soft fruits.

After 30 years the family bought a fruit press, and began producing juice, introducing the very first, fresh apple juice, which was not made from concentrate and contained no added water - the family named it Copella.

The name Copella comes from the first letters of Cox's Orange Pippins, one of the main varieties of apples used in the juice, and the last part of Devora Peake's youngest daughter's name - Carmella.

Originally the juice was sold as a premium healthy drink in green glass bottles through delicatessens and health food shops. Over the years the business grew steadily with Copella launching its own chilled range of 100% pure pressed apple juice and apple juice blends in 1994. It was also made available in clear plastic bottles with a new logo which became instantly recognisable.

There have been many changes to the Copella range over the years, including new flavours such as Apple & Elderflower. However, despite the changes, you can be assured the juice is as good as it's always been. Simple, honest and true - Copella still reflects the timeless values of the Suffolk countryside.