AMP Energy drink was first introduced in 2001 under the Mountain Dew brand. The drink was originally developed as an extension of Mountain Dew using the same formula and citrus flavors. The popular energy drink is still a product of PepsiCo but is now sold under its own brand name. In 2013, AMP Energy ranked as the 5th top […]
Terrie McElroy, Accounts Receivable Assistant for Mahaska, was born in Ottumwa, IA, where she grew up and attended Ottumwa High School. Since then she has lived in Burlington IA, Chicago IL, and Charleston WV. She worked for 19 years in the airline industry and 7 years at AAA Travel. After the AAA offices were closed in […]
Mahaska’s Iowa location recently had their annual Employee Appreciation Lunch on Friday, April 24th! The food was catered by a local Hy-Vee, and included hot brisket, chicken, broccoli salad, cheesy potatoes, macaroni & cheese, rolls, and brownies for dessert. Each employee also received a small gift box containing a Pepsi mug in the shape of […]
It’s Trivia Tuesday! Answer the question below in the blog comments, then share the blog post on your Facebook page for a chance to win free partner gear! This week’s winner will receive this sweet Mountain Dew bottle cap! Winner will be announced in our blog next Tuesday. Congratulations Mobeen Mian, you are last week’s trivia […]
In 1981, Ray Boomershine became the director of Mahaska Vending Services, but his story with Mahaska began much sooner in an unlikely place- a barber shop. When Ray was a barber in Iowa, one of his regular customers was Mahaska Bottling Employee, Ron Pettit. One fateful day, Ron brought in John Muhl to get his hair cut […]
It’s Trivia Tuesday! Answer the question below in the blog comments, then share the blog post on your Facebook page for a chance to win free partner gear! This week’s winner will receive a slick TYR Endurance Sport hat! Winner will be announced in our blog next Tuesday. Congratulations Natalie Owen, you are last week’s trivia winner!! […]
Last month, Mahaska partner Mountain Dew released it’s new, limited edition DEWshine craft soda. The clear citrus-flavored drink is made with real sugar but is packaged in a retro, longneck glass bottle. The label features Willie the Hillbilly, the original Mountain Dew mascot, and “It’ll Tickle Yore Innards,”the original Mountain Dew slogan. The story behind […]
The Oskaloosa Herald did a fantastic feature on Mahaska recently all about our rich family-owned history, generations of change and innovation, and community involvement. Says the Oskaloosa herald: “No company could stand the test of time if it weren’t for the dedicated team members that Mahaska has been able to attract over the years. They all […]
For Health Awareness Month in March, Mahaska’s TYR Trailer began a tour of stops at various Hy-Vee stores in the Omaha, Nebraska metro area. The TYR Trailer has been going around promoting wellness with samples of TYR Endurance Sport, Vita Ice, and AQUAHydrate beverages. Along with the free samples, the first 100 people to visit the trailer […]
This year Pepsi and Frito Lay sponsored a National Super Bowl Display Contest among all of the military base commissaries in the United States. There were two categories on the line: 1) Best Pepsi Display […]
