Bittermilk expands Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Bittermilk Bottling Co. (Bittermilk), a manufacturer of nonalcoholic beverage products, today announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company's $8.2 million investment will create 12 new jobs.

Founded in 2013, Bittermilk produces various brands of nonalcoholic cocktail mixers and complex syrups. The family-owned and -operated business uses all-natural ingredients to manufacture the products at its current facility in North Charleston.

Bittermilk is relocating to a new 12,000-square-foot facility, located at 5340 Savannah Highway in Ravenel, allowing the company to significantly increase production capacity and continue to meet growing demand.Operations are expected to be online in summer 2026. Individuals interested in joining the Bittermilk team should contact the company ([email protected]).

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"We're proud to continue growing Bittermilk in Charleston County, where our business began and where we've built strong roots over the past two decades. Being born and raised in Charleston, and growing up in the food and beverage industry here, has given us a deep appreciation for this community. It's an honor to keep building our future here while continuing to make high-quality, American-made products." -Bittermilk Owners and Co-Founders Joe and MariElena Raya

"Bittermilk's expansion in Charleston County is another example of the success South Carolina businesses are finding across our state. The addition of 12 new jobs is a win for the Lowcountry, and we congratulate Bittermilk on their continued success." -Gov. Henry McMaster

"Congratulations to Bittermilk on expanding its manufacturing operations in the Lowcountry. With an investment of $8.2 million in Charleston County, the company is strengthening South Carolina's economic development landscape." -Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

"Bittermilk is a South Carolina success story, and their expansion is great news for the state. Forward-looking small agribusinesses are essential to the future of the industry, and we celebrate their growth." -Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers

"Bittermilk's expansion underscores how Charleston County is both an ideal location to establish operations and plan next step opportunities that support long-term growth. This investment in Ravenel brings significant potential for future facility development, while creating high-quality workforce opportunities and new amenities for the community." -Charleston County Council Chairman Joe Boykin

FIVE FAST FACTS

• Bittermilk Bottling Co. (Bittermilk) is expanding its operations in Charleston County.
• The company's $8.2 million investment will create 12 new jobs.
• Bittermilk is a manufacturer of nonalcoholic beverage products.
• The company's new facility is located at 5340 Savannah Highway in Ravenel, S.C.
• Individuals interested in joining the Bittermilk team should contact the company ([email protected]).

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