Acquisition unites speciality coffee, scientific testing, and functional protein under a single coffee-focused platform Java Holdings LLC announced the acquisition of +Peptide, including its brand and proprietary high-quality protein supplement formulas.…

Acquisition unites speciality coffee, scientific testing, and functional protein under a single coffee-focused platform

Java Holdings LLC announced the acquisition of +Peptide, including its brand and proprietary high-quality protein supplement formulas. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The acquisition further expands Java Holdings’ diversified portfolio of coffee and coffee-adjacent brands, which now includes JavaMania (B2B, direct-to-consumer, and dropshipping), Libertyville Coffee Co. (local speciality roasting and franchising), Arabica Labs (institutional-grade coffee quality, emissions, and performance testing), and +Peptide (functional, protein-forward coffee).

“Each of our brands serves a distinct role in the coffee ecosystem,” said Brian Bossler, Managing Partner of Java Holdings LLC. “With +Peptide, we’re bringing functional nutrition directly into that ecosystem. They’ve built something genuinely differentiated at the intersection of coffee ritual and the protein revolution, and we’re excited to scale that vision using the operational depth, distribution reach, and technical capabilities already in place across Java Holdings.”

+Peptide will operate as a standalone brand within the Java Holdings portfolio, while benefiting from shared infrastructure, manufacturing expertise, and multi-channel distribution spanning wholesale, direct-to-consumer, institutional, and dropshipping platforms.

“+Peptide was created to make functional nutrition effortless by meeting people where they already are, with their daily coffee,” said Anna Grace Hand, co-founder and Head of Marketing for +Peptide. “Joining Java Holdings allows us to preserve that focus while accelerating growth. Their portfolio uniquely spans craftsmanship, science, and scale, which makes this an ideal home for the brand.”

Java Holdings indicated that future collaboration across its brands may include expanded product development, deeper institutional partnerships, and new approaches to integrating coffee quality, functionality, and performance. Additional announcements are expected later this year.