What Mayer Brothers does

Mayer Brothers (operating as Mayer Bros. Apple Products, Inc.) is a fifth-generation, family-owned food and beverage manufacturer founded in 1852 in West Seneca, NY. The company is self-described as the largest processor of fresh-pressed apple cider in North America, processing over 200 million pounds of apples annually via proprietary year-round pressing (never from concentrate), enabled by a 100,000-sf controlled-atmosphere storage facility in Medina, NY. Operations span a 350,000-sf dry-storage warehouse in Barker, NY, water bottling operations in West Seneca, a seasonal Cider Mill Store (10,000+ visitors per week during autumn), a fiber-powder production facility in Wolcott, NY acquired in 2019, and a private fleet of tractors, trailers, tankers, and refrigerated units serving New York and New England with a 99.8% on-time service record.

The company's revenue model is multi-pronged. Consumer beverage sales cover fresh-pressed apple cider and apple juice under both the Mayer Bros. and Zeigler's sub-brands (Zeigler's dating to 1923), lemonade, and bottled water including the premium ABOVE Alkaline Water line (pH 9+). These are sold through national and regional grocery chains (Giant Eagle, Hannaford, Harris Teeter, Costco, Kroger, Walmart, Whole Foods Market, BJ's, Sam's Club, ShopRite, Tops, Market Basket, Price Chopper, and many others), foodservice distributors (Restaurant Depot), a seasonal Cider Mill Store, and a year-round online shop featuring gift packs, maple products, jams, salsas, BBQ sauces, pancake and bread mixes, and holiday pies. Private-label and co-packaging services produce water, juices, cider, lemonade, and hot-fill beverages for retailers and beverage brands including BodyArmor, Arizona, GIVN Water, and Path Water at over 25 million cases per year of capacity. Ancillary revenue streams include the Trucking & Logistics business, a relaunched 5-gallon Mayer Brothers Water direct-to-consumer delivery subscription (Western New York), and B2B fruit and vegetable fiber ingredients under Mayer Brothers Ingredients.

Differentiation rests on scale (largest apple-cider processor in North America), vertically integrated manufacturing (on-site blow-molding of HDPE and PET bottles, in-house analytical and microbiological testing covering arsenic, lead, bromate, bromide, and patulin), and a comprehensive compliance stack: SQF Level 3, GFSI, HACCP, FDA-registered facility, Kosher by the Orthodox Union and Va'ad Hakashrus of Buffalo, NOFA organic certification, IBWA membership, and UL Zero Waste to Landfill validation (99% diversion rate across 19 recycled commodities). Customer segments span retail consumers (primary horizontal), national and regional grocery retailers, and private-label/co-packaging clients.

Name

Mayer Brothers

Legal name

Mayer Bros. Apple Products, Inc.

Website

https://mayerbrothers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1852

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mayer Brothers is a fifth-generation, family-owned food and beverage manufacturer founded in 1852 in West Seneca, NY, and the largest fresh-pressed apple-cider processor in North America. It serves retail consumers, national grocers, and private-label/co-pack clients with cider, juice, lemonade, water, fiber ingredients, and integrated logistics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apple Beverages and Specialty Food Manufacturing

NAICS

Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112), Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing (3113)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies (2033)

akta.pro primary industry

Cider & Perry Producers & Brands (CRADAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Still Soft Drinks & Flavored Waters (Non-Carbonated) (AFAFABAB), Alcoholic Beverage Blending, Bottling & Private Label (Non-Distilling) (AFAFAAAH), Bottled Water & Sparkling Water Wholesale (AFAIAGAC), Spreads, Sweeteners & Syrups (Jam, Honey, Nut Butters, Maple) (CRADAAAC)

Keywords

• Fresh-pressed apple cider
• Beverage co-packaging
• Fruit fiber powders
• Bottled water production
• Specialty food products

Headquarters

HQ city

Buffalo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Brand-Name Beverage Products: Mayer Brothers manufactures and sells its own brand-name products including fresh-pressed apple cider (Mayer Bros. and Zeigler's labels), apple juice, lemonade (Mayer Bros. and Zeigler's), bottled water (spring, purified, distilled, alkaline ABOVE brand), sold through retail stores, the Cider Mill Store, and the online shop.
2. Private-Label Beverage Manufacturing & Co-Packaging: Contract manufacturing and co-packing services bottling private-label water, juices, cider, lemonade, and hot-fill beverages for retailers and national brands. Current bottling capacity exceeds 25 million cases per year. Clients provide bottles, caps, labels, and ingredients, or Mayer Bros. packages products to client specifications.
3. Trucking & Logistics Services: Fleet of tractors, trailers, tankers, and bulk transport trailers providing temperature-controlled shipping, dry van services (48-ft and 53-ft), tanker service, and tandem trailer operations for food and beverage products throughout New York and New England.
4. Cider Mill Store & Bakery: Physical retail location in West Seneca, NY open August–November, generating revenue from in-store sales of fresh cider, baked goods (donuts, pies, strudels), and gourmet food products. Over 10,000 visitors per week during autumn season.
5. 5-Gallon Water Delivery Service: Direct-to-consumer 5-gallon water delivery service (Mayer Brothers Water), recently relaunched, targeting residential customers in Western New York.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mayer Brothers manufactures and sells fresh-pressed apple cider, apple juice, lemonade, bottled water (including the ABOVE Alkaline Water brand), and a range of specialty food products (apple butters, jams, salsas, BBQ sauces, pancake and bread mixes, maple products, holiday pies) under its Mayer Bros. and Zeigler's labels. It also provides private-label beverage co-packing services for retailers and national brands, plus a Northeast trucking and logistics operation. Distribution occurs via national/regional grocery retail, the seasonal Cider Mill Store, a year-round online shop, foodservice distributors, and a residential 5-gallon water delivery service.

Product overview

Mayer Brothers is a family-owned food and beverage company founded in 1852, operating as both a consumer products business and a manufacturing services provider. The consumer products portfolio centers on apple-based beverages (Apple Cider and Apple Juice under both Mayer Bros. and Zeigler's sub-brands), lemonades, bottled water including ABOVE Alkaline Water, and specialty food items (apple butters, jams, salsas, BBQ sauces, pancake/bread mixes, maple products, and holiday pies) sold through their Cider Mill Store and online shop. The company's manufacturing arm offers private-label beverage bottling and co-packing services with over 25 million cases per year capacity, plus dedicated trucking and logistics services. The business operates SQF Level 3 certified plants with UL Zero Waste to Landfill certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mayer Bros. Lemonade: Fresh-pressed lemonade available in multiple flavors including Original, Pink, Blood Orange, Cucumber, Raspberry, and Strawberry.
• Zeigler's Apple Cider
• Zeigler's Lemonade
• ABOVE Alkaline Water

Products and services

• Mayer Bros. Apple Cider Fresh-pressed apple cider pressed year-round, never from concentrate, made primarily from New York State apples. Available in 52-oz. refrigerated organic, 64-oz. traditional/varietals/flavors, and 128-oz. sizes. Sold to retail consumers via grocery chains, the Cider Mill Store, and the online shop.
• Zeigler's Apple Cider Sub-brand of fresh-pressed apple cider available since 1923, sold in 64-oz. and 128-oz. sizes, including seasonal varietals and flavors. Distributed through retail grocery chains such as Costco, Kroger, Walmart, Whole Foods, Shaw's, Stop & Shop, Jewel-Osco, Sam's Club, Piggly Wiggly, Acme Markets, Roundy's, Key Food, and others.
• Mayer Bros. Apple Juice 100% fresh-pressed apple juice made from New York State apples, never from concentrate, with no artificial ingredients, sweeteners, or preservatives; non-GMO and gluten-free. Distributed through retail grocery chains including Brass' Shurfine, Dash's Market, and Kinney Drugs.
• Mayer Bros. Lemonade Fresh lemonade in Original, Pink, Blood Orange, Cucumber, Raspberry, and Strawberry flavors, packaged in 52-oz. carafe-style bottles. Naturally gluten-free and preservative-free. Sold through retail partners such as Key Food and Price Chopper.
• Zeigler's Lemonade Sub-brand lemonade in Original, Pink, Raspberry, and Watermelon flavors, packaged in 64-oz. and 128-oz. jugs. Naturally gluten-free and preservative-free. Distributed through Market Basket and other retailers.
• ABOVE Alkaline Water Premium alkaline water with pH 9+, infused with essential minerals and electrolytes and enriched with antioxidants, available in 710mL, 1L, and 1.5L bottles. Distributed through Big Y Foods, BJ's Wholesale Club, Tops Friendly Markets, ShopRite, and Braymiller Market.
• Mayer Bros. Gallon Water

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.8% on-time service history in trucking and logistics
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers31 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BodyarmorcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBodyarmor is a co-packaging partner for Mayer Brothers. Mayer Brothers bottles beverage products under the Bodyarmor brand using its manufacturing facilities, bottling lines, and supply chain capabilities.
• ArizonacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerArizona is a co-packaging partner for Mayer Brothers. Mayer Brothers bottles beverage products under the Arizona brand using its manufacturing facilities, bottling lines, and supply chain capabilities.
• GIVN WaterminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGIVN Water is a co-packaging partner for Mayer Brothers. Mayer Brothers bottles water products under the GIVN Water brand.
• Path WaterminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPath Water is a co-packaging partner for Mayer Brothers. Mayer Brothers bottles water products under the Path Water brand.
• EcoServeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEcoServe is the contracted pest control provider for Mayer Brothers facilities. Described as the highest rated pest control provider in Western New York.
• ECS (Energy Curtailment Services)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerECS (Energy Curtailment Services) partners with Mayer Brothers on programs that reduce energy consumption including lighting, peak reduction, electronics motor starting, and variable frequency drives.
• Rails to Trails ConservancyminorOthersCommunity partner. Mayer Brothers supports the Rails to Trails Conservancy as part of its community involvement initiatives spanning over 150 years.
• Feed More WNY (Food Bank of Western New York)minorOthersCommunity partner. Mayer Brothers supports the Food Bank of Western New York (Feed More WNY) as part of its charitable giving and community involvement.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Martinelli's: Martinelli's is a direct peer — a long-established, family-oriented apple cider and juice producer headquartered in California with national distribution across premium grocery channels. Both companies compete on fresh-pressed apple cider and apple juice positioning with similar retail customer sets.
• Tree Top: Tree Top is an apple juice and apple product cooperative based in Washington State, directly comparable to Mayer Brothers as a processor of large apple volumes into branded juice, cider, and food-service ingredients. Both companies emphasize orchard-to-package sourcing and serve food manufacturer and retail customers.
• Apple & Eve: Apple & Eve is a comparable juice and fruit beverage producer operating in the U.S. market with branded and private-label offerings, overlapping with Mayer Brothers' apple juice, cider, and co-packaging activities. Both companies serve retail grocery and private-label customers with shelf-stable and refrigerated juice products.
• Niagara Bottling: Niagara Bottling is the largest U.S. private bottled water and beverage contract manufacturer, directly comparable to Mayer Brothers' co-packing and bottled water business. Both companies produce private-label and branded bottled water for national retailers and beverage brands at scale.
• Vermont Cider Company: Vermont Cider Company (Woodchuck, Wyder's) is a regional cider producer with comparable craft heritage and apple beverage focus. Both companies emphasize regional identity, premium positioning, and apple-based beverage expertise, though Vermont Cider focuses on hard cider while Mayer Brothers emphasizes fresh-pressed non-alcoholic.

Broad incumbents

• Mott's: Mott's, owned by Keurig Dr Pepper, is a broad incumbent in apple juice and apple sauce with national distribution and significantly larger scale. Both compete directly in retail apple juice and adjacent products, but Mott's broader portfolio and marketing budget dwarf Mayer Brothers' branded presence.
• BlueTriton Brands: BlueTriton Brands (Poland Spring, Deer Park, Arrowhead, Ozarka) is a broad incumbent bottled water producer with national retail relationships. Both compete in branded bottled water categories including spring and purified water, though BlueTriton operates at substantially larger scale.
• Crystal Geyser Water Company: Crystal Geyser is a broad incumbent U.S. bottled water and sparkling spring water producer with national grocery distribution. Both compete in retail spring water and packaged water, but Crystal Geyser operates with significantly broader geographic sourcing and larger national footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MBappleprod
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Mayer-Brothers-Cider-Mill/142919994536
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mayer-bros-apple-products-inc.

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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