Milo’s Tea Company Opens Fourth Facility in Spartanburg, S.C., Expanding Manufacturing Footprint, Creating 200 Highly Skilled U.S. Jobs
BESSEMER, AL (April 22, 2025) – Milo’s Tea Company, Inc., a family-owned, certified women-owned business known for crafting tea and lemonade using high quality, real ingredients, today officially opened its new $200 million state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facility in Spartanburg, S.C.
The facility will employ over 200 associates, when fully ramped. The company has already hired more than 100 people for roles critical to building the company’s People First culture on-site and establishing the operational efficiency, food safety and quality standards for which the company is known. These roles demonstrate Milo’s commitment to developing skilled manufacturing talent and providing new opportunities for South Carolinians to build meaningful careers.
“We have received such a warm welcome from our state and local community partners in South Carolina, and this has proven to be the right ecosystem to support our growth,” said Tricia Wallwork, Milo’s chair and chief executive officer, and granddaughter of founders Milo and Bea Carlton. “This strategic location is key for us to continue to deliver excellent on-time, in-full service to our customers and delicious beverages to our fans. Brewing fresh beverages with no added colors or preservatives is not the easiest way to do business, but it’s the right way to do it to deliver that consistent homemade taste. The proximity we have in the Upstate of South Carolina to major logistics paths will create more opportunities to expand our offerings in retail locations across the mid-Atlantic.”
Milo’s valued retail partner of more than 30 years, Walmart, was present in a big way at Milo’s ribbon cutting. Walmart has helped fuel the company’s growth through retail and line expansion.
In the past 10 years, Milo’s has doubled in size 3.5 times, growing from less than 50 to nearly 1,000 associates, and expanding its manufacturing footprint from one to four facilities. Today, Milo’s is available in over 55,000 retail locations, including about 4,200 Walmart stores across America, and is the retailer’s number one selling ready-to-drink tea.
Partnerships that yield such remarkable growth are a great example of the American job strengthened by Walmart’s $350 billion U.S. manufacturing commitment.
“Walmart is so proud to support American businesses, and Milo’s Tea Company is a very special one,” said John Furner, CEO of Walmart U.S. “Two-thirds of our product spend goes towards goods that are made, grown, or assembled right here in the U.S. This has a great impact on creating jobs and bringing customers products they love. Our collaboration with Milo’s, and the support from South Carolina, is a shining example of that impact, and a blueprint for how we can do even more.”
Milo’s and Walmart are deeply committed to the community in Upstate South Carolina. The community partners, educational institutions and government officials whose partnership created a pathway for the Milo’s facility to open ahead of schedule with top talent were integral to the successful startup.
“We are proud to celebrate Milo’s Tea Company’s first facility in South Carolina,” said Governor Henry McMaster. “This investment will create hundreds of good-paying jobs and highlights the strength of our workforce and manufacturing industry. We look forward to Milo’s continued partnership and the opportunities it will bring to our people.”
Milo’s newest facility is more than just an investment in operations – it is an investment in the Spartanburg community. Through Milo’s 1% profit pledge, the company gives monetary and product donation to community organizations and invests in sustainable manufacturing practices as a certified platinum zero waste manufacturer recycling and diverting 98% of its waste. Milo’s is also a member of The Water Council’s WAVE water stewardship certification program and is committed to excellent water stewardship alongside business growth, as well as expanding its commitment to carbon reduction through renewable energy and continuous improvement initiatives.
About Milo’s Tea Company
Milo’s Tea Company is a family-owned, certified women-owned business crafting delicious, high-quality, fresh beverages since 1946. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Milo’s has been brewing the best tasting, closest-to-homemade iced teas and lemonades for three generations and counting. The company has established itself as the #1 selling refrigerated tea in America and one of the fastest growing lemonade brands in America using only a few real ingredients. The company’s delicious beverages are available in all 50 states across 55,000 retail locations. Milo’s has four manufacturing and distribution facilities located in Bessemer and Homewood, Alabama; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Spartanburg, South Carolina – its newest and largest facility that opened in 2024. Milo’s invests in sustainable manufacturing practices, focusing on excellent water stewardship, carbon reduction, and waste recycling and reduction, with the company achieving TRUE Platinum Zero Waste certification in 2020. Milo’s also donates at least 1% of its annual profits to organizations pursuing Education and Advancement for All, Protecting the Planet for Future Generations, and Community Disaster Relief. Milo’s People First culture was recognized nationally in 2024 for being the #3 Most Loved Workplace in America by Newsweek. To learn more about Milo’s or find a store near you, visit www.drinkmilos.com.
