PepsiCo Beverages North America opens warehouse in Tennessee

USA – PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) has inaugurated its largest warehouse and distribution center in the Southeast, located in Smyrna, Tennessee.  

This new facility, spanning nearly 400,000 square feet, is now the second-largest warehouse for PepsiCo in the United States. 

The state-of-the-art Smyrna warehouse features modern amenities, including open office spaces, advanced safety technology, and a climate-controlled environment. 

These upgrades aim to enhance both employee and customer experiences while supporting continued growth across Middle Tennessee. 

In line with PepsiCo’s pep+ sustainability initiative, the warehouse incorporates significant green improvements, such as all-electric warehousing equipment.  

This move underscores the company’s commitment to driving positive environmental impact as part of its broader sustainability goals. 

Heather Hoytink, President of PBNA South Division, expressed enthusiasm about the expansion, stating, “We are thrilled to expand into Smyrna as our business continues to grow in the Greater Nashville region. With our rich history in Tennessee, we’re proud to invest in this growing community and support its vibrant culture and strong business footprint.” 

The new warehouse is equipped to handle the distribution of up to 20 million cases of PepsiCo beverages annually, including popular brands like Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Bubly, Gatorade, and Rockstar.  

It will serve 14 counties in the Nashville metropolitan area, enhancing PBNA’s efficiency in meeting customer demands. 

The opening of the facilityis part of PepsiCo’s broader investment strategy. The company also plans to invest US$90 million in a new snack plant in Vietnam and US$160 million in a salty snacks plant in Kazakhstan.  

The 8-hectare Vietnam facility will have an annual production capacity of over 20,000 tonnes and is expected to create numerous local jobs, boosting the regional economy. 

For the second quarter of 2024, PepsiCo reported a 1 percent increase in net sales to US$22.5 billion, driven by strong international performance.  

PBNA’s revenue rose to US$6,811 million, and operating profit improved to US$987 million, reflecting the company’s robust growth and investment in infrastructure.