America’s Beverage Companies Deliver $324 Billion Annually for U.S. Economy

For nearly 150 years, America’s beverage companies have been an integral part of the nation’s fabric – woven into our hometowns, powering our economy and bringing people together. American Beverage released new economic impact data today underscoring this enduring economic impact, showing that the beverage industry:

• Generates $324 billion in direct economic impact.
• Operates more than 4,000 manufacturing, sales and distribution facilities.
• Contributes more than $70 billion in state and federal taxes.
• Supports more than 4.5 million jobs including 275,000 direct employees.
• Provides more than $30 billion in wages and benefits to hardworking American men and women.
• Contribute $2.8 billion to charitable causes nationwide.

"When it comes to building a stronger America, we are always hard at work. It’s what our companies do every day,” said Kevin Keane, President and CEO of American Beverage. “Behind every bottle or can of your favorite beverage are American workers – truck drivers, plant operators, sales teams – who help bring our products to communities across the country. We are American companies, making American products with American workers in America's hometowns – and that’s something we’re incredibly proud of.”

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