What began as a small, family-run business in 2003 has grown into one of Alabama’s most innovative food service manufacturers. Southern Visions, LLP, the company behind Sweet Brew® Tea, has transformed the fresh-brewed beverage industry with its innovative tea and sugar pouch system. Now, with multiple expansions and a growing workforce, the company is making a significant economic impact across the state.
Founded in Loxley, Alabama, Southern Visions began as a mom-and-pop operation dedicated to simplifying the process of making sweet tea. The company’s groundbreaking invention, the Sweet Brew® pouch, revolutionized the food service industry by combining high-quality tea leaves and pure cane sugar into a ready-to-brew pouch. This innovation eliminated messy mixing, ensured consistency, and enabled restaurants to serve perfectly fresh-brewed sweet tea every time.
As demand for Sweet Brew® tea skyrocketed, so did the company’s need for expansion. Today, Southern Visions operates two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities totaling over 200,000 square feet and continues to scale its operations to meet the growing needs of food service distributors nationwide.
Southern Visions recently completed its second facility in Bay Minette, Alabama, a 160,000 sq. ft. expansion that further strengthens the company’s commitment to the state’s economy. Combined with the original Loxley facility, Southern Visions now employs more than 80 full-time workers, with plans to surpass 100 employees within the next year.
Company leadership is touting the growth in both its product line and operational capacity.
“We are proud to call Alabama home and are excited to continue expanding our fresh-brewed beverage offerings alongside our incredible workforce while contributing to the growth of our community,” said Adam Stewart, a partner with the company,
With an investment exceeding $24 million, Southern Visions is deeply rooted in Baldwin County, positioning itself as a key player in the region’s expanding manufacturing sector. The company has contributed to Baldwin County’s economic growth, which has added over 14,000 new jobs since 2010.
Southern Visions is now one of the fastest-growing beverage manufacturers in the country with a significant year-over-year increase in distribution. Its strategic partnerships and SQF Level 3-certified facilities help keep Alabama at the forefront of food service innovation.
With strong roots in Alabama and a focus on innovation, the company is well-positioned to lead the next wave of growth in the beverage industry.
For more information about Sweet Brew® Tea and employment opportunities, visit sweetbrewtea.com.
Sherri Blevins is a writer for Mountain Valley News and a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You may contact her at [email protected].
