Award
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
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Jean-Claude Beton
1925-01-14 – 2013-12-02
Life & Legacy
Jean-Claude Beton (January 14, 1925 – December 2, 2013) was a French businessman and entrepreneur. He was a key figure in the rise of the French soft drink maker Orangina, being credited with transforming the drink from a little-known citrus soda first manufactured by his father, Léon Beton, into a major global brand. Beton launched Orangina's iconic, signature 8-ounce bottle in 1951, which became a symbol of the brand. The bottle is shaped like an orange, with a glass texture designed to mimic the fruit. In 2009, Beton called Orangina the "champagne of soft drinks", saying that "It doesn't contain added colorants. It was and still is slightly sparkling. It had a little bulby bottle."
Occupation & Career
agricultural engineer, businessperson, entrepreneur
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour; Commander of the Order of Agricultural Merit; Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms; Orangina
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Commander of the Order of Agricultural Merit · Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour · Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms
Notable Work
Orangina
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Commander of the Order of Agricultural Merit
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q3164839 · wikidata
Award
Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q3164839 · wikidata
Family Child
Françoise Beton
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q3164839 · wikidata
Notable Work
Orangina
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Sources & Provenance
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