Jim Frush is the General Manager at Mahaska in Kansas. He has been loyal to the company for 34 years and is highly recognized amongst all employees. Outside of all his hard work in the office, Jim also enjoys golfing, hunting and giving back to the community. Read more about Jim below! What does a typical day […]
On January 12th, 2016, Mahaska celebrated being one of the employers in Mahaska County that is a Blue Zone Designated Worksite! The Blue Zones Project is dedicated to helping towns become better places to live, work and play. Designation is one way to measure and reward the progress of various organizations that are achieving in your […]
In 1995, Mountain Dew became the first sponsor of, what is now known as, the X Games. The brand’s legendary slogan “Do the Dew” was more than just a slogan, it represented the attitude of their loyal Dew drinkers who wanted to push the boundaries in sports and in culture. >> RELATED: Read more about the History […]
Randy Snodgrass is Mahaska’s Marketing Manager. While in the office, Randy is constantly busy and always traveling out in the market. He is an extremely loyal employee and is very dedicated to his family. In his free time, he enjoys many outdoor activities and is involved in giving back to his kids school. Read more about Randy […]
It was in the 1980’s when Pepsi-Cola Company officially became a part of NASCAR. In 1981, Mountain Dew sponsored a NASCAR vehicle owned by Junior Johnson and driven by Darrell Waltrip. As a team, they won many races with Mountain Dew graphics covering their number 11 car. The pit crew was even given a clever name, “Dew Crew.” […]
Sean Tubal, Mahaska’s Snack Express Route Manager, was born and raised in California. He has now worked for Mahaska for more than 22 years. Everyone knows Sean for his good character, sense of humor, involvement in the community and love for his family. Read more about Sean and his favorite Mahaska products below! What is a […]
In the 1970’s, most soft drink companies started to offer their beverages in plastic bottles. To Pepsi-Cola’s disappointment, the plastic bottle manufacturers were initially unable to produce a bottle that would maintain the right shade of green needed for Mountain Dew bottles. Luckily, by 1978 that problem was solved. Pepsi quickly produced 2-liter plastic bottles and […]
Mahaska is pleased to announce a new partnership with Pulse Beverage Corporation. Pulse, headquartered in Colorado, is an innovative company known for their low calorie natural drinks providing high-quality, healthy alternatives to other beverages out there. The company recently introduced larger expansion efforts of its Natural Cabana products into the Midwest market, with Mahaska as its main distributor. Mahaska […]
Born and raised Ottumwa, Iowa native Michael Shoemaker is Mahaska’s Training Director Supervisor. His position at Mahaska allows him to be very dynamic and carry out many responsibilities in the warehouse. His sense of humor and love for the outdoors mixed with his hard working and helpful character make him the utmost friend and employee. […]
Mountain Dew sales increased at a steady rate by 1972. But after some investigation, it was discovered that that the growth outside of Mountain Dew’s original market was small and that, specifically, the take-home market was inadequate. Many Mountain Dew drinkers were not able to find the beverage in their local grocery store. Mountain Dew also discovered that a […]
