PepsiCo honors bottling partners in two major recognition events. The International Bottler of the Year Award is the highest annual honor bestowed upon PepsiCo’s best bottling partner from PepsiCo Asia, Middle East and Africa; Europe; or Latin America. Finalists are nominated based on customer service, community support, volume and sales growth, quality standards, and commitment to Performance with Purpose.PepsiCo franchise teams are also recognized for excellence in business, joint planning, productivity and governance.
SMLC earned the "Bottler of the year" award in 2008 and in 2010
