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Juicero Inc was founded in San Francisco, California in 2013 by Entrepreneur Doug Evans who served as CEO until October of 2016.

The Juicero company was primarily responsible for the design, manufacturing, and sale of the Juicero Press, a fruit and vegetable juicer that dispensed juice by pressing a proprietary single-serve packet of pre-chopped fruits and vegetables. The juicer itself was initially priced at $700 upon launch in March of 2016; however, the price was dropped to $400 following low sales in January of 2017, with the produce packets, containing blends of pulped fruits and vegetables, costing between $5 to $7 individually, however Juicero's subscription required users to order 5 packets at a time on a weekly basis.

The produce packets each had a QR code that needed to be scanned and verified by Juicero's internet connection before it can be used. The claim was that this was a safty feature to prevent packs from being used past their experation date, and to facilitate food safety recalls, however critics pointed out this feature acted more as a DRM-style check to prevent the operation of the press with any product not made by the Juicero company.

Postmortem

Sales of the Juicero Press were suspended on September 1, 2017, and Juicero Inc. would have been defunct for eight years by December 1, 2025. So, what went wrong? On paper, the idea was not inherently flawed. Juicero promised a single-serve juicing experience similar in concept to Keurig coffee machines, using pre-packaged and pre-cut ingredients to eliminate the mess, preparation time, and cleanup associated with traditional juicers.

However, Juicero’s execution exposed fundamental flaws in both its product design and business model.

The Juicero Press was overengineered, offering little value over simpler alternatives. It included Wi-Fi connectivity, software updates, DRM-style checks, and complex mechanical systems capable of exerting four tons of force, none of which improved juice quality, convenience, or user experience. Hand squeezing Juicero juice packets yielded comparable results, making the $400–$700 appliance optional.

Successful pod-based systems like Keurig justify their proprietary ecosystems by delivering clear value. Keurig machines heat water, control brewing parameters, and automate a process that requires multiple steps and equipment. Even critics who acknowledge Keurig’s environmental impact, recognize its necessity and consistent performance. Juicero, however, positioned the press as essential but failed to make it indispensable.

Juicero’s business model, like Keurig’s, relied on a razor-and-blades strategy, selling hardware at a loss while recouping revenue through consumables. However, Juicero’s refrigerated, perishable juice packs introduced logistical challenges, such as cold storage, limited shelf life, and high shipping costs, while offering a product that was not significantly superior to fresh juice or store-bought bottled juice.

Juicero’s insistence on online authentication undermined consumer trust, as machines could be remotely disabled if the company ceased operations or servers were unavailable, raising concerns about long-term usability and ownership. This reliance on cloud services for a kitchen appliance was criticized, as consumers expect durable household devices.

Juicero failed because it misjudged where value was created. The Juicero Press attempted to solve a problem that largely did not exist, using expensive technology that did not improve outcomes. It became a frequently cited example of Silicon Valley excess, optimized for venture capital pitches rather than real-world necessity.

Summary

Manufacturer: Juicero Inc.
Materials:
- Exterior: Glossy Textured Polycarbonate + ABS blend
- Press: Plastic Rubber Polymer
- Chassis: Machined Aluminum
Firmware Flashing: Standard USB Cable (via connection on internal PCB board)