Birmingham-based Buffalo Rock named 2024 Bottler of the Year

Buffalo Rock, the 123-year-old family-owned Birmingham-based company, has been named 2024 Bottler of the Year. 

Honored for its excellence 

Beverage Industry, one of the bottling industry’s most respected and widely distributed publications, recently recognized Buffalo Rock—the nation’s largest privately-owned Pepsi® and Keurig Dr Pepper® bottler—in its April edition for its excellence in beverage production and distribution. 

“We’re extremely honored to be named Beverage Industry’s Bottler of the Year. This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our incredible team, who continually uphold our core values and go above and beyond to serve our customers and communities.”

Matthew Dent, President and CEO, Buffalo Rock

Buffalo Rock’s icon brands, serving 7 million customers

Serving Alabama, west Georgia and the Florida panhandle, the company employs more than 2,400 Employee-Partners and reaches seven million customers.

Along with its familiar Pepsi products, Buffalo Rock’s portfolio includes:

• Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale
• RC 
• Grapico
• Crush
• 7UP
• Sun Drop 

Owned by the Lee family, the company is known for its values and commitment to Birmingham and the communities it serves. Two family members, James Coleman Lee, Jr. and James C. Lee, III have been named to the Alabama Business Hall of Fame. It is also an Alabama Retail Association’s Centennial Retailer.

Recently, Buffalo Rock has expanded its operations in Birmingham and Huntsville.

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