Founded in 1981 in the UK by the Unsworth family, Aimia Foods grew steadily over decades as an independent food and drink manufacturer, packer, and distributor. In 2014, the business was acquired by the multinational corporation Cott Corporation, integrating into a broader beverage portfolio. Years later, following strategic shifts by its parent group, the founding family and financial partners repurchased the business, returning it to private family ownership roots.