Local Distributor Canada Dry Celebrates 75 Years in Michigan

The Shanker family is celebrating its 75th year as a family-owned and operated Capital region business. The Shanker’s own Canada Dry Bottling Co., a beverage distribution company.

According to excerpts from the article:

As the distributor marks its 75th year in business, taking a chance on new products and a new business model have it poised for further growth.

The family owned business, on Pierson Highway in Delta Township, now distributes 40 brands of nonalcoholic beverages to 1,000 stores in nine Michigan counties, including Ingham, Clinton and Eaton, Shanker said.

Canada Dry Bottling salesmen regularly make in- person rounds and visit each customer, showing them new products and taking orders. Trucks deliver products to stores several times a week.

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