Sun Star

SunStar is an Iranian juice and fruit-beverage brand launched in 2012 by Zarrin Jam Marina Co. The manufacturing company itself was established in 2008 and subsequently developed a production complex of more than 100,000 square metres in Kaveh Industrial City, Markazi Province.

The brand initially established its market presence through fruit juices and nectars in individual, pulpy and family-size formats. Over time, the portfolio expanded into 100% juices, innovative fruit blends, +JOY products, the Smart range and functional beverage concepts.

Product and packaging innovation has been an important part of SunStar's development. In 2016, Zarrin Jam Marina partnered with SIG Combibloc to launch 21 SunStar beverage varieties in combidome carton packaging, partly supporting the company's growing export strategy.

The corporate structure behind the brand has also evolved. In 2025, Marina Group announced that Zarrin Jam Marina would operate under the Marina F&B identity for manufacturing and product development, while its long-standing distribution company, Barge Sibe Sabz, would operate as Marina DC. Marina DC currently functions as the group's nationwide sales and distribution arm. Recent international conformity records, however, continue to list Zarrin Jam Marina Co. as the legal manufacturer.

SunStar is one of several brands within the Marina portfolio, alongside Sunnyness, Night King, Moriss and Harley's House. These brands operate as separate consumer identities and should not be merged into the SunStar product portfolio.

From Foodex Iran's perspective, SunStar is notable for the infrastructure surrounding the brand: large-scale production, packaging innovation, dedicated nationwide distribution and a structured multi-brand portfolio. This combination provides a useful example of how an Iranian beverage business can integrate product development, manufacturing and route-to-market capabilities.