Birmingham’s own Milo’s Tea projects $1B in retail sales by 2027

Get ready for some tea! Birmingham-headquartered and family-owned Milo’s Tea Company projects it will reach $1 billion in retail sales by 2027.

Founded in 1946 by Milo and Bea Carlton, the company has witnessed rapid growth over the past decade under the leadership of CEO and Chair Tricia Wallwork, Milo’s granddaughter.

Thanks to the recent opening of its manufacturing and distribution facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the company can boldly forecast the $1 billion sales goal.

“The fact that we have this incredible milestone in our sights is a testament to the passion of our team, the tried-and-true loyalty of our fans, the support of our retail partners, and our commitment to quality. As we grow, we are focused on scaling with purpose and delivering great-tasting, simple beverages to more fans across the country.”

Tricia Wallwork, Milo’s Chair and Chief Executive Officer

Milo’s Tea’s sweet success

The rapid growth of Milo’s Tea has been extraordinary. Here are a few of their biggest accomplishments:

• Over the past decade, Milo’s has grown from a team of 50 to nearly 1,000 associates.
• The company has more than tripled in size while expanding its retail footprint to over 55,000 locations nationwide.
• Milo’s beverages are now available at top retailers such as Whole Foods, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Kroger, Target, Dollar General, Wegmans, H-E-B + Publix.

In addition to its growth, Milo’s has enacted numerous cutting-edge waste reduction and renewable energy initiatives. They were also named the No. 3 Most Loved Workplace in America by Newsweek in 2024.