Jean-Claude Beton
Jean-Claude Beton was born on January 14, 1925. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Jean-Claude Beton
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…