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Cliffstar Corporation is a Dunkirk, New York headquartered maker of juices, sports drinks, teas, and private-label beverages. Cliffstar provides products to grocery, mass merchandisers, and food service companies. [1] [2] [3] Cliffstar operates manufacturing facilities in Dunkirk, New York, Joplin, Missouri, Greer, South Carolina, Fontana, California, and Walla Walla, Washington. [4] In addition to manufacturing locations Cliffstar also maintains processing plants in Fredonia, New York, Warrens, Wisconsin, North East, Pennsylvania and East Freetown, Massachusetts. [5] The company was co-founded by Stanley A. Star in 1970. He served as Chairman of the company at the time of its acquisition. [6]

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In a deal announced on July 7, 2010, Cliffstar Corporation has agreed to be purchased by Cott Corporation. [7]

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