Arizona Beverage Company

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Arizona Beverage Company[edit | edit source]

Arizona Beverage Company
Company typePrivate
IndustryBeverage
Founded1992
FounderDon Vultaggio and John Ferolito
Key people
Don Vultaggio (Chairman and CEO)
ProductsIced tea, energy drinks, juice drinks, lemonades
Revenue$3 billion (2019)
Number of employees
1,500 (2019)


The Arizona Beverage Company is a privately-owned beverage company based in Woodbury, New York, United States. It was founded in 1992 by Don Vultaggio and John Ferolito. The company is known for its wide range of beverages, including iced tea, energy drinks, juice drinks, and lemonades.

History[edit | edit source]

The Arizona Beverage Company was established in 1992 by Don Vultaggio and John Ferolito. The company started with a small line of iced teas, which quickly gained popularity due to their unique flavors and affordable prices. Over the years, the company expanded its product offerings to include energy drinks, juice drinks, and lemonades.

In 2019, the company reported a revenue of $3 billion and employed approximately 1,500 people.

Products[edit | edit source]

The Arizona Beverage Company offers a diverse range of beverages to cater to different consumer preferences. Some of their popular products include:

  • Iced tea: Arizona is well-known for its iced tea, which comes in various flavors such as green tea, sweet tea, and fruit-flavored teas.
  • Energy drinks: The company produces energy drinks that provide a boost of energy and are available in different flavors and formulations.
  • Juice drinks: Arizona offers a variety of juice drinks made from real fruit juices, including apple, orange, and cranberry.
  • Lemonades: The company also produces refreshing lemonades in different flavors, such as traditional lemonade, strawberry lemonade, and raspberry lemonade.

Recognition and Awards[edit | edit source]

The Arizona Beverage Company has received several accolades for its products and business practices. Some notable recognition includes:

  • Winner of the Beverage World Global Packaging Design Awards in 2018 for its innovative packaging designs.
  • Recipient of the Best Ready-to-Drink Tea award at the World Tea Expo in 2017.
  • Named one of the Top 100 Beverage Companies by Beverage Industry Magazine in multiple years.

References[edit | edit source]

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD