Green Bee Sodas was founded by Chris Kinkade, a father of three who was in search of healthier alternatives to traditional sodas. The idea for Green Bee struck him one day while collecting honey from his beehives. He thought about creating a soda that was more natural and healthier, so he started crafting beverages in his kitchen using honey, fresh juices, and herbs. When his kids began asking for more of what is now known as Lemon Sting, Green Bee was born. Today, Green Bee operates from its own commercial manufacturing facility in Brunswick, Maine, and its products are distributed to natural food stores and restaurants throughout the nation.
Green Bee is committed to creating natural and real beverages that are sweetened with honey. The company takes pride in handcrafting its products and supporting bees and local agriculture. Innovation over imitation is a core belief at Green Bee.
The "Hive" at Green Bee includes Chris Kinkade, the founder who has a passion for bees, cooking, brewing and 80’s ballads, Lori Kinkade, the co-founder and Chris' high school sweetheart, who loves cooking, taking care of bees and flowers, Randy Stevenson, the Director of Operations, who has a unique eye for detail, tinkering, and equipment layout, and Craig B. Hugh-man, who is in charge of Human Resources.