AriZona Beverage Company
AriZona Beverage Company is a leading American beverage company known for its iconic canned iced teas and fruit juices. Founded in 1992 and based in Woodbury, New York, the brand has grown into a billion-dollar empire with distribution across the United States and internationally.
The Story
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Two cans of Hot Wheels-themed soda with racing car graphics on a black background. Logo of AriZona Bodega Collection with teal te Arizona Iced Tea, Woodbury.
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Gift Ideas
AriZona Hard Vodka Black & Pink Snapback Hat
AriZona Hard branded snapback hat in black and pink, celebrating the iconic iced tea brand.
AriZona Hard with Vodka Charcoal & Teal Hoodie
AriZona Hard branded cotton-blend hoodie in charcoal and teal.
AriZona Hard LED Neon Wall Sign
AriZona Hard neon LED wall sign for collectors and fans of the iconic iced tea brand.
AriZona Hard with Vodka Black & Pink Hoodie
AriZona Hard branded cotton-blend hoodie in black and pink, celebrating the iconic iced tea brand.
Company Timeline
1992 — Founded AriZona Beverage Company
Don Vultaggio and John Ferolito founded AriZona Beverage Company in Brooklyn, New York, launching with just two iced tea flavors.
1994 — National retail expansion begins
AriZona iced tea moved beyond New York into regional supermarket chains, setting the stage for the brand’s eventual nationwide presence.
2010 — Surpassed Snapple in iced tea market share
AriZona overtook Snapple to become the top-selling iced tea brand in the United States, driven by aggressive pricing and broad distribution.
2022 — Appeared on How I Built This
Don Vultaggio shared the company’s origin story and growth strategy on NPR’s How I Built This, highlighting the snap decisions that outsmarted competitors.
