Named for PepsiCo’s former chairman and founder, this is the highest honour bestowed upon PCNAB’s bottling partners.
BHL was recognised at PCNAB’s national bottler meeting in Washington DC as PCNAB president Tom Bené and Donald M Kendall presented the award to John Patten, BHL’s president. Two other PCNAB bottlers also were acknowledged for the work that made them finalists.
PCNAB’s bottler of the year finalists are nominated based on key criteria, including customer service, community support, volume and sales growth, quality standards and performance against the company’s strategic imperatives.
BHL, a Pepsi-Cola bottler for 65 years, earned its nomination for extraordinary marketplace activation and share leadership across all retail channels and beverage categories.
“Browning Harvey’s winning position in their market speaks to their dedication and commitment to our brands, as well as their passion for the communities they serve,” said Bené. “This is an invariably tough competition. I tell anyone who will listen, Pepsi-Cola bottlers are the best in the business, and this year BHL and the Patten family proved to be the best of the best.”
PCNAB presents each finalist with a $5,000 Donald M Kendall Community Grant in recognition of their ongoing commitment to their communities. BHL is giving this grant to the Vera Perlin Society, an organisation devoted to providing quality service and support for all individuals with developmental disabilities in the St John’s area.
The other Donald M Kendall Bottler of the Year finalists were Northern Bottling Company of Minot, North Dakota, and Weinstein Beverage Company of Wenatchee, Washington.
Source: Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages
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