Gulf Distributing Wins Awards

Gulf Distributing Co. has been named 2026 Wholesaler of the Year by Beverage Industry, a national magazine covering the North American beverage marketplace. The company said it was selected for its strategic growth, innovation and investment in its people while honoring its history. It was also recognized by Business Alabama as one of the state’s Best Companies to Work for in 2026 for the third consecutive year. The annual program, conducted in partnership with Best Companies Group, surveys employees to gather their perspectives on workplace culture and evaluates employers based on workplace practices, benefits and employee feedback. The Mobile-based distributor invested $60 million in renovating the historic Press-Register building downtown last year into a 243,000-ft2 facility it calls one of the most advanced beverage distributing centers in the country.