Back in the 1930s, an enterprising salesman named Hubert Hansen began peddling fresh apple, strawberry, banana, and other fruit juices to film studios and small retailers in southern California. These flavorful drinks caught on quickly. Soon, the Hansen name worked its way from Hawaii to the East Coast. Under the… Read More

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