Category: In the News

Meet Mary Son

Mary is the President and co-owner of Son Beverage Company. As she is nearing retirement, it was fitting when Voyage San Antonio reached out wanting to highlight her in their online magazine! Son Beverage Company, the manufacturer of Jell-Craft products, history isn’t found on either the Son Beverage Company or Jell-Craft products websites. It’s one…
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September 26, 2022 0

Creating Memories for 70 Years

Son Beverage celebrates Jell-Craft Products 70th Anniversary San Antonio, TX –  April 14, 2015 – For 70 years, Jell-Craft products, manufactured by Son Beverage Company, have been enjoyed by thousands of San Antonio residents and visitors. In downtown, you will find snow cones in Alamo Plaza, Schilo’s Deli root beer and Casa Rio margaritas –…
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April 14, 2015 0

Celebrating 70 Years

Walter Oertling, founder The Jell-Craft brand was created in 1945 by Walter Oertling, owner of Blue Bonnet Potato Chip Company in San Antonio, Texas. The company produced chips under the label of Carmen’s Chips until the 1970’s in addition to beverage bases and snow cone syrups. Oertling, developed his first punch concentrate at Louisiana State…
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March 27, 2015 0