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1 Filed Pursuant to Rule 433Issuer Free Writing Prospectus Dated October 6, 2025(to Preliminary Prospectus, dated August 26, 2025Registration Statement No. 333-289874)
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2 Free Writing Prospectus Statement This free writing prospectus relates to the proposed initial public offering of common stock of Buda Juice, Inc. (the “Company”), which are being registered on a registration statement and should be read together with the preliminary prospectus included in the registration statement initially filed with the SEC on August 26, 2025, for the offering to which this presentation relates and may be accessed through the following link: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2079720/000149315225012359/forms-1.htmThe Company has filed the registration statement (including a preliminary prospectus) with the SEC for the proposed offering to which this communication relates. The registration statement has not yet become effective. Before you invest, you should read the preliminary prospectus in the registration statement (including the risk factors described therein) and other documents we have filed with the SEC in their entirety for more complete information about us and the proposed offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov.Alternatively, we or the representative of the underwriters will arrange to send you the prospectus if you request it from MDB Capital, 14135 Midway Road, Addison, TX 75001, telephone +1 (945) 262-9010, community@mdb.com
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3 Forward-Looking StatementsThis presentation contains “forward-looking” information. The information indicates expected future business and financial performance and financial condition. Forward-looking statements address matters that are uncertain. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or financial condition, and are only based on management’s current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the Company and the industry segments in which the Company operate. The statements that are forward looking are subject to the risks and uncertainties that the Company will face, many of which are discussed in the Registration Statement on Form S-1filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, for the offering. You are urged to consider these risk factors in evaluating your investment in the Company.The information contained in this presentation has been prepared to assist interested parties in making their own evaluation of the investment opportunity related to the Company and does not purport to be all-inclusive or to contain all of the information that a prospective investor may desire. In all cases, interested parties should conduct their own investigation and analysis of the data set forth in this presentation and the registration statement for the offering. The Company has not assumedany responsibility for independent verification of any of the forward-looking information contained in this presentation or the related registration statement, including projections and future events and assumptions on which the projections and future events are based. None of the Company or their respective affiliates and representatives makes any representation or warranty (expressed or implied) as to the accuracy or completeness of the forward-looking information contained in this presentation and the related registration statement. Those parties or entities expressly disclaim any and all liability based on or relating to any representations or warranties (expressed or implied) contained in, or errors or omission from, this presentation and the related registration statement or based on or relating to the recipient’s use or the use by any of its affiliates or representatives of this presentation or the relatedthe registration statement or any other written or oral communications transmitted to the recipient or any of its affiliates or representatives in the course of its investment evaluation related to this investment opportunity.The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus forming a part of the registration statement on Form S-1 relating to these securities that has been filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The securities offered by the Company are highly speculative. Investing in the shares of common stock of the Company involves significant risks. The investment is suitable only for persons who can afford to lose their entire investment. Furthermore, investors must understand that an investment in the Company common stock could be illiquid for an indefinite period of time.Prior to this offering, there has been no public market for the shares of common stock of the Company. The Company has applied to list its shares of common stock on the New York Stock Exchange, sometimes referred to as “NYSE.” The listing will not be approved until the time of the offering. No assurance can be given that the application will be approved or that an active trading market for the shares of common stock will develop. The Company will not consummate and close this offering without alisting approval letter from NYSE. If the Company does not receive a NYSE listing approval, they will terminate the offering.Listing securities entails significant ongoing corporate obligations including but not limited to disclosure, filing and notification requirements, as well compliance with applicable continued quantitative and qualitative listing standards. If the Company is unable to satisfy these obligations, of which there can be no assurance, the common stock may be delisted. For additional information on Buda Juice, Inc. and the offering, please review the current registration statement on Form S-1 (# 333-289874) that can be found at the following location EDGAR Entity Landing Page (sec.gov). This presentation does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, not will there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under thesecurities laws of such state or jurisdiction.
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Buda Juice has pioneered a new beverage category: UltraFresh™—redefining what fresh means for consumers. 4 Our mission is to make UltraFresh™the new fresh standard in every grocery store across US, bringing consumers cold-crafted beverages that are always fresh, never processed. Vision Mission
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5 Our Story Our 1st Customer, Theresa Retail Stores 2014: The BeginningTwo friends, one juicer, one fridgeOpened first branded stores selling fresh, cold-crafted juices at premium pricing 2017:Costco called first, followed by H-E-B 2018:Company culture of making the best juice possible. We realized this product was for the masses, but fresh at scale isn’t simple…Retail to Wholesale was key… Costco tasting
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6 The Challenge of Fresh Consumers want Fresh but…Store shelves are dominated by pasteurized, HPP, and UV products –not truly freshRetailers want Fresh but…In-store juicing is labor-intensive, costly, and hard to scale. Fewer than 5% of stores can offer it today The OpportunityShelf life limitations prevent retailers from meeting consumer demand –No Fresh Juice… Until now
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Buda Juice Creates New Juice Category: UltraFresh™ •An assortment of UltraFresh™juices, lemonades, limeades and wellness shots •Clean-label juices with no pasteurization, preservatives, GMOs, or artificial ingredients•All produced and delivered in our continuous 35ºF cold chain from farm to fridge•Sold in the fresh produce department in supermarkets•Available in branded and private label offerings
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USDA OrganicGlass-BottledWellness Shots BUDA JUICE 8 PRIVATE LABELConventional + OrganicLemonades + Limeades+ Citrus Juices BUDA FRESHConventionalLemonades + Limeades+ Citrus Juices
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9 The Country Fresh of Juice: Scaling a $600M Playbook •Leading national producer of fresh cut fruits and vegetables•Pioneered fresh cut fruit cold chain infrastructure•Founder Bryan Herr is the 2ndlargest Buda Juice shareholder, and our Executive Chairman, helping drive company culture•Doug Burris CEO of Country Fresh is also a Buda Juice board member$600M/yr revenue12 production plants nationwide15,000+ stores Retailers: Walmart, Kroger, Wegmans, H-E-B, Publix, Target, and more.
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10 UltraFresh™is the Perfect FitFor Fresh ProduceShort shelf life, just like fresh fruit•Buda Juice: 8-12 days•Fresh Cut Fruit: 7-8 daysSame department… Same Infrastructure•Uses existing produce cold chain and stocking labor•No new operational burden, just a high-velocity SKUSatisfies consumer demand for fresh•Fresh produce consumers are already seeking fresh solutions
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ColdChain11 35°F The Buda Juice Breakthrough Farm-to-Fridge Cold Chain•End-to-end 35°F cold chain from harvest → truck → facility → shelf•Guarantees fruit integrity, safety, and freshness all the way to the consumer •Fruit, curated and processed in SQF-certified production plants•No pasteurization, preservatives, GMOs, or artificial ingredients•Preserves natural enzymes, nutrients, and flavor through temp control Innovative Extraction and Processing
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12 2024 U.S. Mkt -$55.5BWith zero true fresh juice2033 U.S. Mkt -$77.5B –Waiting for a fresh leader $55B+ Market With No Truly Fresh Option •Consumers demand ultra-fresh, but can’t find it•Fresh juice becomes a staple when available -every fridge, every household•Millennials and Gen Z drive growth in clean-label, authentic beverages
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1 3 With UltraFresh™Everyone WinsConsumers win with freshness, retailers win with margins, Buda Juice wins with scale Buda Juice/UltraFresh™ Retailers•Capture unmet consumer demand•Increase foot traffic & basket size•Elevate store brand perception•Strong margins with affordable wholesale pricing Consumers•Best tasting, most nutritious juice•Clean label freshness•Affordable•Consistent quality •Turnkey solution for retailers •Now every retailer and every store can offer UltraFresh™juice 2
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14 Proven in Texas Today, Untapped Potential Tomorrow•Currently in a select number of Texas stores with proven strong incremental margins for retailers•Retailers just realizing the benefits of fresh beverages•Vast growth potential as we expand across retailer networks Production capacity is the key challenge for growth
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15 AI and Automation Drive Significant Efficiency Gains Labor Cost per Oz 2018202020212022202320242025 1.2¢ 7.6¢ 5.5¢ 3.0¢2.2¢1.4¢ 9.1¢ •Lower costs = higher margins•Production costs cut by ~85% since 2018
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16 •Three consecutive years of profitability and growth •Zero debt•Cash in the bank + Unused line of credit•No spending on slotting fees or advertising $11.2M2024 Revenue$3.6M2024 Net Income115%2022-2024 Profit CAGR A Different Kind of IPO –We’re Profitable!
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17 2025 2027 IPO Unlocks Nationwide Scale and Production Capacity Following Country Fresh Playbook and Retail Distribution in 15,000+ stores 2026
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18 Tripling Production Capacity over Next Two YearsPlant Size(sq ft)Sales Capacity *Projected Capacity by end of year 2014201520202025*2026*2027* 50011,00022,00038,00080,000120,000$165,000,000 $4,000,000$10,000,000$55,000,000$110,000,000 $500,000 East Coast plant opensWest Coast plant opens Dallas plant expansion
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19 Buda Juice -OfficersHoratio Lonsdale-Hands -Co-Founder, CEO & Director40+ years in food & beverage, telecom, and hospitality. Co-founded ZuZu (coined “fast casual”), former Executive committee Arby’s. Co-founded AGC.Bryan Herr -Executive Chairman & DirectorCo-founded & former CEO of Country Fresh, scaled to 9 plants serving Walmart, Kroger, Publix; 40+ years in fresh food. Investor and advisor across multiple food businesses. Clint Bowers -CFOEx-VP Finance of Borden Dairy ($2B). 20+ years in finance, CPA, founder of Smart Business Concepts.Karina Farquharson -VP Marketing & Data Analytics20+ years in marketing and analytics (Neiman Marcus, Capital One). Holds IMC master’s from Northwestern; expert in premium retail and consumer insights.
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20 Buda Juice -Board of DirectorsDonald Short -Independent DirectorFormer President & CEO of Minute Maid (Coca-Cola, $8B division); ex-CEO & President Coca-Cola India, Middle East & Africa. Brings extensive juice and beverage expertise.Marie Quintana-Independent DirectorFormer EVP & CMO of Tenet Healthcare; ex-SVP at PepsiCo in multicultural marketing. Nationally recognized Latina executive and experienced board leader. Doug Burris -Independent DirectorCEO of Country Fresh; ex-senior executive at H-E-B. 37+ years in fresh food and grocery retail operations.Bernard Lucien Nussbaumer -Independent Director Co-Founder of Buda Juice; 30+ years in media, production, and environmental ventures. Co-Founder of Plan T sustainability nonprofit.
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21 Use of Proceeds To Drive Production Capacity•$10M to develop and build production plant in South Carolina (2026) and Arizona (2027)•$5M for continuing capex in Dallas plant, in-store marketing and working capital
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22 Buda Juice IPO Summary•$20M Offering•$15M Company Proceeds•$5M Selling Shareholder •Price Range of $7.50 -$9.00•Pre-Money Valuation of $75M @ $7.50•Expected Closing End of October 2025•Proposed Ticker: BUDA•Management believes IPO qualifies for Section 1202/QSBS exclusion* *Youshouldconsultyourowntax,legalandaccountingadvisorsbeforeengaginginanytransaction.Prior to this offering, there has been no public market for the shares of common stock of the Company. The Company has applied to list its shares of common stock on the New York Stock Exchange, sometimes referred to as “NYSE.” The listing will not be approved until the time of the offering. No assurance can be given that the application will be approved or that an active trading market for the shares of common stock will develop. The Company will not consummate and close this offering without a listing approval letter from NYSE. If the Company does not receive a NYSE listing approval, they will terminate theoffering.Listing securities entails significant ongoing corporate obligations including but not limited to disclosure, filing and notification requirements, as well compliance with applicable continued quantitative and qualitative listing standards. If the Company is unable to satisfy these obligations, of which there can be no assurance, the common stock may be delisted. For additional information on Buda Fresh and the offering, please review the current registrationstatement on Form S-1 (# 333-289874) that can be found at the following location EDGAR Entity Landing Page (sec.gov). Indications of Interest