Pressed & Blessed: New juice business opens in the Valley

MIDDLEBURG - Fresh fruit juice and a single idea - offering different blends - were all it took for Makena Jordan, of Middleburg, to turn a culinary experiment into a new juice business, Pressed & Blessed.

What began as a personal quest for a healthy product has since evolved into a menu of vibrant, all-natural blends - and a growing following.

At first, it was just some experimenting with a press - mixing fruits in search of the perfect taste. But for Jordan, those early creations quickly became something bigger: a business rooted in fresh ingredients, bold flavors and a commitment to keeping things natural.

"I always wanted to have my own business," said the Midd-West High School graduate. "I've always been interested in the food industry, and that is where some of my first jobs came from. I've had as a goal owning a restaurant, but there is no way right now I can tackle that."

She discovered a faith-based pressed juice company in North Carolina.

"So that is where I got my idea," she said. "I did some research, and it led me to where I am right now."

She incorporated Pressed and Blessed as an LLC at the beginning of this year, "but the business was in the works since October of last year," Jordan said.

She had help from the Bucknell Small Business Development Center in filing the paperwork needed for incorporation.

As for the different blends, Jordan has been helped by customer suggestions. Her first juice was Faithful Fusion, with strawberries, apple and pineapple.

Currently, she has produced six to seven different blended juices. The company lists its menu of juices on Facebook and Instagram.

The best way to get her products now is to find her setting up at local festivals and events, she said.

"Anywhere where someone wants me, I will set up," Jordan said. "I will post where I am going to be. My end goal is to have a brick-and-mortar presence."

"Working with Makena Jordan and watching her build Pressed and Blessed has been incredibly inspiring," said Denny Hummer, SBDC assistant director. "Makena is one of the youngest entrepreneurs we've had the opportunity to work with, but her professionalism, drive and vision consistently stood out from the very beginning. She was always one step ahead of the process - prepared, focused, organized and ready to take action."

What impressed Hummer most was her combination of hard work, persistence and genuine passion for what she's creating.

"Throughout our work together, she approached every challenge with determination and an eagerness to learn, from developing her business plan and refining her market strategy to navigating food safety regulations, branding and licensing requirements," Hammer said.

"Makena has a natural gift for getting things done and a very clear vision for where she wants to take her business," Hummer said. "She is thoughtful, resilient, innovative and deeply committed to building something meaningful."

"I've wanted this for so long," Jordan said. "It's so joyful."

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