F.E.B. Distributing Company
F.E.B. Distributing is a fourth-generation, family-owned beverage wholesaler headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi, holding exclusive distribution rights for Molson Coors, Constellation, Heineken, and Yuengling across the five-county Mississippi Gulf Coast, serving retail and restaurant customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1934
- HeadquartersGulfport, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What F.E.B. Distributing Company does
F.E.B. Distributing Company, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned beverage wholesaler headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi. Founded in 1934 as S.J. Bertucci Company and renamed in 1946, the company holds exclusive distribution rights for major national and imported beer portfolios — Molson Coors, Constellation Brands (Corona, Modelo), Heineken, and Yuengling — across the Mississippi Gulf Coast (George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, and Pearl River counties). The product portfolio spans domestic and import beers, craft beers, flavored malt beverages, hard seltzers, wine coolers, light wines, and light spirits.
The company operates a single warehouse and distribution hub at 12155 Intraplex Pkwy in Gulfport, from which it delivers to retail locations (convenience stores, grocery) and on-premise hospitality venues (restaurants, bars, hotels) across its five-county territory. A sister company, Capital City Beverage, extends distribution coverage into 18 central Mississippi counties. F.E.B. does not operate a technology platform or SaaS product; the technology footprint is limited to operational infrastructure for warehouse, fleet, and vehicle maintenance.
F.E.B. generates revenue through wholesale margins on beverage distribution, purchasing from supplier brands at wholesale cost and selling to retail and restaurant accounts at negotiated prices. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is contract-driven. Go-to-market relies on exclusive supplier relationships, multi-decade customer relationships across a fragmented SMB account base, event and venue sponsorships (Peter Anderson Festival, Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum, Biloxi Shuckers, Gulf Coast Marathon), and community/social media presence. The company has received multiple top-tier supplier awards, including Molson Coors President's Award and Bill Coors Quality Award in 2023.
F.E.B. Distributing Company firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- F.E.B. Distributing Company
- Legal name
- F.E.B. Distributing Company, Inc.
- Website
- https://febdistributing.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1934
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- F.E.B. Distributing is a fourth-generation, family-owned beverage wholesaler headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi, holding exclusive distribution rights for Molson Coors, Constellation, Heineken, and Yuengling across the five-county Mississippi Gulf Coast, serving retail and restaurant customers.
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F.E.B. Distributing Company industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Beverage Distribution
- NAICS
- Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (42481)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Alcoholic Beverage Wholesale (Beer, Wine, Spirits) (AFAIAGAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA), Bulk Beverage & Keg Distribution (AFAIAGAK)
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Where F.E.B. Distributing Company is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Gulfport
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
F.E.B. Distributing Company business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Beverage Distribution: F.E.B. Distributing purchases beverages from supplier brands (domestic beers, imported beers, craft beers, wine coolers, flavored malt beverages, light wines, and light spirits) and distributes them to retail locations and restaurants across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Revenue is generated through the margin between wholesale purchase costs and distribution sales to retailers.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
F.E.B. Distributing Company product offering
Product offeringCore offering
F.E.B. Distributing Company is a regional beverage wholesaler that purchases alcoholic beverages from major supplier brands and distributes them to retail and on-premise accounts across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. From its Gulfport warehouse, the company delivers domestic beers, imported beers, craft beers, flavored malt beverages, hard seltzers, light wines, and light spirits to convenience stores, grocery stores, restaurants, bars, and hospitality venues in five counties. Revenue is earned on the margin between wholesale purchase costs and resale to accounts.
Product overview
F.E.B. Distributing Company operates as a single beverage distribution service focused on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The company distributes a comprehensive portfolio of alcoholic beverages including domestic beers (Miller Lite, Coors Light, High Life), imported beers (Heineken, Corona, Modelo, Dos Equis), craft beers, flavored malt beverages (Clubtails, Twisted Tea, Seagrams), hard seltzers (High Noon), wine coolers, light wines, and light spirits. The company holds exclusive distribution rights for Molson Coors, Constellation Brands, Heineken, and Yuengling products in South Mississippi. A sister company, Capital City Beverage, serves central Mississippi counties. The business model centers on physical distribution from their Gulfport warehouse to retail and restaurant customers across five counties, with no technology platform or SaaS products.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Beer and Beverage Distribution Services
- Molson Coors Portfolio Distribution
- Constellation Brands Portfolio Distribution
- Heineken Imported Beer Distribution Exclusive wholesale distribution of Heineken imported beer in South Mississippi to retail and on-premise accounts, originating from the 1960 supplier appointment.
- Yuengling Lager Distribution Exclusive wholesale distribution of Yuengling Lager in South Mississippi to retail and on-premise accounts.
Companies that use F.E.B. Distributing Company
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
F.E.B. Distributing Company technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
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- API detail
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F.E.B. Distributing Company partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.
- Mississippi Gulf Coast ColiseumcoreF.E.B. Distributing is the leading beverage provider and partner of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum since 2022. The Coliseum is the largest beachfront facility of its kind in the South, hosting year-round sports and live entertainment events.
- Mississippi Gulf Coast MarathonminorF.E.B. Distributing has been a partner since the marathon's founding in 2016. The event showcases local culture with beachside runs from Pass Christian to Biloxi. F.E.B. hosts the F.E.B. Grand Slam Beer Mile and Beer Mile Relays inside MGM Stadium.
- Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts FestivalflagshipF.E.B. Distributing is the presenting sponsor of the Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival since 2010. The festival honors master potter Peter Anderson of Shearwater Pottery (founded 1928) and aids economic development in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
- Capital City BeveragecoreCapital City Beverage is a sister company of F.E.B. Distributing, serving central Mississippi counties (Attala, Carroll, Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Holmes, Humphreys, Grenada, Issaquena, Leake, Leflore, Madison, Montgomery, Rankin, Simpson, Smith, Warren, Yazoo). This relationship extends distribution coverage across Mississippi.
- Biloxi ShuckerscoreF.E.B. Distributing has been a proud partner of the Biloxi Shuckers since their inaugural season. The Biloxi Shuckers are a Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers playing in the Southern League. F.E.B. sponsors Brew Crew Tuesday (Coors Light) and Thirsty Thursdays (Pabst Blue Ribbon).
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
F.E.B. Distributing Company competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Strengths4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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F.E.B. Distributing Company leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
F.E.B. Distributing Company funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
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Investors
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F.E.B. Distributing Company M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about F.E.B. Distributing Company
What does F.E.B. Distributing Company do?
F.E.B. Distributing Company is a regional beverage wholesaler that purchases alcoholic beverages from major supplier brands and distributes them to retail and on-premise accounts across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. From its Gulfport warehouse, the company delivers domestic beers, imported beers, craft beers, flavored malt beverages, hard seltzers, light wines, and light spirits to convenience stores, grocery stores, restaurants, bars, and hospitality venues in five counties. Revenue is earned on the margin between wholesale purchase costs and resale to accounts.
Is F.E.B. Distributing Company a public or private company?
F.E.B. Distributing Company is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was F.E.B. Distributing Company founded?
F.E.B. Distributing Company was founded in 1934. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is F.E.B. Distributing Company based?
F.E.B. Distributing Company is headquartered in Gulfport, United States, in the North America region.
How does F.E.B. Distributing Company make money?
One revenue line is on record: beverage Distribution.
Does F.E.B. Distributing Company have an API?
No public API is recorded for F.E.B. Distributing Company.
What industry is F.E.B. Distributing Company in?
F.E.B. Distributing Company's product category is Beverage Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAIAGAA, Alcoholic Beverage Wholesale (Beer, Wine, Spirits), with a secondary code of CRAOAIAA, Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution. Its NAICS code is 4248 and its SIC code is 5180.